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Tarpon Bay Explorers Inc.

Name: Tarpon Bay Explorers Inc.
Address: 900 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Telephone: +12394728900
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

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Eco-Tour & Rental Concession to J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
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The Mission of Tarpon Bay Explorers is to be a successful eco-tour business by providing excellent customer service and quality educational tours, rentals and merchandise all while furthering the goals of the US Fish & Wildlife Service at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and encouraging superior stewardship of our unique natural environment.

11/05/2026

It’s a gorgeous day today! Don’t miss out on paddling in Tarpon Bay! Rentals are available first come, first serve from 8am to 3pm!

Guided tours also available:

Sealife and Nature Cruise at 11am and 1:30pm

Refuge Tram Tour at 1pm

Sunset rookery paddle at 3:30pm

Evening Nature Cruise at 4:15pm

Reserve online or call to book your spots!

11/03/2026

Join us on our Nature Cruises! Today we have the Sealife and Nature Cruise at 11am and 1:30pm and our Evening Nature Cruise at 4:15pm.

These cruises offer a different view of Tarpon Bay and the wildlife that lives here! Your Naturalist will help spot and identify wildlife for you and gives some background to the environment and the history of the area.

Book online or call to make your reservations!

11/02/2026

Ever feel like wildlife is looking back at you? This Coyote was spotted off Wildlife Drive recently, just observing before disappearing back into the mangroves.

Guided Tours today:

Refuge Tram Tour at 10am and 1pm

Guided Kayak Tour at 10am and 1pm

Make your reservations online or call to book your spots!

10/31/2026

Come to Tarpon Bay Explorers today for a scary good time!

Guided Tours:

Guided Kayak Tour at 8:30am

Refuge Tram Tour at 10am and 1pm

Sealife and Nature Cruise at 11am and 1:30pm

Evening Nature Cruise at 5:15pm

Call to book your spots or reserve online! All treats, no tricks! 🎃

10/28/2026

Come sail away on our Evening Nature Cruise! Evenings have been spectacular lately! Evening cruises are great for anyone especially interested in birds, but many species of wildlife are possible to spot!

Other Guided Tours:

Refuge Tram Tour at 10am and 1pm

Sealife and Nature Cruise at 11am and 1:30pm

Evening Nature Cruise at 5:15pm

Call to make your reservations or you can book online!

10/24/2026

Don’t skip the small stuff! These Fiddler Crabs can be found on the ground near bodies of water where they dig small burrows. The males grow these incredibly large claws that can be the length of their whole bodies! They use these large claws to attract mates and to defend their territories from other males. Keep your eyes peeled to spot some!

We have some awesome tours available today!

Guided Kayak Tours at 8:30am and 10am

Refuge Tram Tours at 10am and 1pm

Sealife and Nature Cruise at 11am and 1:30pm

Evening Nature Cruise at 5:30pm

You can call to reserve your spots or book from our website!

10/23/2026

Come celebrate the weekend aboard Explorer V! Our Sealife and Nature Cruises and the Evening Cruises are a great way to get on the water, enjoy the scenery, and learn about the environment. You never know what you’ll see!

Offered Tuesdays, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays

Sealife and Nature Cruise at 11am and 1:30pm

Evening Nature Cruise at 5:30pm

Call to make your reservations or book your spots on our website!

10/22/2026

This Great Blue Heron was spotted sunning themselves. This pose, which looks a little silly, is to maximize their surface area to the sun which can help them thermoregulate or it may help reduce their parasite load. Whichever the reason is, we love to see it!

Don’t miss our amazing guided tours today!

Guided Kayak Tour at 8:30am

Refuge Tram Tour at 10am and 1pm

Sealife and Nature Cruise at 11am and 1:30pm

Sunset Rookery Paddle at 4:45pm (weather permitting)

Evening Nature Cruise at 5:30pm

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10/21/2026

An unusual visitor to Tarpon Bay showed up this week- a very large moon jellyfish! Moon jellies can be found in bodies of water across the world and are considered mostly harmless, with their sting having a mild effect to most humans.

With strong winds this week jellyfish are likely to get blown onshore, so keep an eye out on the beaches and never touch them- they can sting even after they die!

Join us on a Guided Tour today!

Guided Kayak Tour at 8:30am and 11:30am

Refuge Tram Tour at 10am and 1pm

Call to book or reserve your spots online!

10/20/2026

We are seeking a Gift Shop Sales Associate! The ideal candidate will have retail experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for customer service. Part time or full time available! There’s not many offices that overlooks

Come join our amazing team at Tarpon Bay Explorers!

Address

900 Tarpon Bay Road
Sanibel, FL
33957

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12394728900

Website

http://www.tarponbayexplorers.com/

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