Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE), the official concessionaire of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, will operate on a limited schedule from May 4 through August. The facility will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with rentals available until 3 p.m. The launch area will be closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Tram Tours will be offered one to two times per week on a rotating schedule, including Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Reservations for Tram Tours are recommended.
In addition to Tram Tours, TBE provides a variety of outdoor rentals and activities, including kayak tours, bike rentals, paddleboard rentals, Hobie fishing kayak rentals, pontoon rentals, and fishing charters.
For reservations or additional information, visit www.tarponbayexplorers.com or call 239-472-8900.
Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at 900 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel.