On the second day of rain we stopped here looking too entertain the kids. Just like everyone else we were out in 10 minutes. Nothing really to see and the touch tank was pretty smelly.

Kind volunteers, touch tank, life-size soft manatee to climb on, turtles galore on display, and a butterfly atrium - love it! Although small and clearly not as well-funded as the Darling Wildlife Refuge, this preserve has a wonderful education center. We picked up several coloring packets with information about turtles etc. There were fish in aquariums as well as many... More

and to get out of the sun. We love the animal displays (including live turtles / terrapins and snakes). Staff members were wonderful; two of them took time out of their other responsibilities to answer our questions and to teach us about some of the local animals. There are great nature trails and excellent programs - a whole variety.

We took one of the shorter trails and enjoyed a quiet pristine walk through the area. They've done a great job in making it easy to walk through but keeping it wild. The small museum is also excellent.

We enjoyed exploring this area. The conservation area has forests and well marked paths that go along a bank. We saw many varieties of plants and several ospreys. They have a good information center as well on the species of plants and animals you may see. We will go again on our next visit.

As we returned from Ding Darling..we biked into the Conservation Foundation...the $5 donation was worth it to see the nursery and native plants they provide for the island along with the indoor exhibits and small butterfly house. We also took the small hike to the observation tower and climbed it to view the landscape. Noticed the area had quite a... More

Peaceful,clean.You can actually fish along the way.Nice overlooks to see more open water ways. Police do patrol, keep all safe and secure.Pull your car over when there is alot of people,there probably is something neat to watch.

Great wildlife presentations! Each time we come we look foward to learning more about the various wildlife on Sanibel/Captiva. We have learned so much about various species. Keep up the great work!

How wonderful that so many people have devoted their resources to preserving Sanibel. We really enjoyed the excellent exhibits, and walking the trails. The butterfuly exhibit was interesting as well. Everything was well cared for and the signs that explained things were very well done. Thanks for all of your hard work!