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This is a 6,300-acre Florida wildlife refuge, named for Jay Norwood Darling, who is a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and pioneer environmentalist. There are over 200 species of birds that live in the wildlife refuge, some 50 types of reptiles and 32 different kinds of mammals. The park has both biking and walking paths, wonderful spots where you can watch the birds as well as canoe trails that wind through the park. If you prefer stay in the comfort of your air conditioned car, they also have a scenic four mile drive. There is an Education Center and an observation tower where all the lush greenery of the park can be appreciated. This greenery includes red mangrove, wax and salt myrtles, seagrape, cabbage and sabal palms, and other plants native to the area. The scenic drive is open Saturday through Thursday, while the Education Center is open daily; although the best time to visit is at low tide, when all the birds feed. There are also tram tours, by reservation, through the sanctuary.

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