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Island Bay
National Wildlife Refuge
Island Bay National Wildlife is CLOSED to the public.
C/O J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Sanibel, FL 33957-3032
Sanibel, FL 33957-3032
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Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The majority of the lands in these refuges are nesting and roosting islands. The entire complex is approximately 8,000 acres. The Refuge Complex headquarters is located at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957
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For emergencies: 911
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About
Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge provides loafing and feeding sites for shorebirds, gulls, and terns, while surrounding waters support manatees and sea turtles. Established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the refuge was later designated a Wilderness Area in 1970. The site features large mounds built by the Calusa Indians who historically inhabited the coastal area of South Florida.
