Sunshine Wildlife Tours

"We have taken our family on the sunset tour with Captain Nancy. It’s a wonderful and educational experience for grown ups and kids alike. Captain Nancy serves light refreshments and is so knowledgeable about the ecological system in the Indian River Lagoon, especially about the desperate plight of the threatened manatees. Watching the birds come home to roost is unforgettable. Very highly recommend this trip!"

"Fabulous tour with Captain Nancy, an experienced conservationist and activist! She takes you on a journey through the Indian River Lagoon estuary, pointing out the wildlife and giving the reasons the area should be protected from further damage from humans. Given that is is the most biodiverse estuary in North America, this is very important! The people that build houses on the estuary in this beautiful location need to be more educated on flood mitigation strategies that do not negatively impact the wildlife that share the space. The reasons that people move to Florida often include boating and fishing, but more needs to be done to preserve the manatee population from harm by boat strikes and an effort made to preserve the sea grass beds that sustain manatees. A little education can go a long way and the bottom line, as Nancy points out, is that if Floridians want to continue to enjoy nature around this estuary, they need to be educated and understand why it is important to defend the area and live there in an ecologically responsible way. You will feel that you understand these issues and want to help after taking this tour with Captain Nancy. She also takes you to an incredible ecologically protected Bird Island, that is fabulous! You will witness many bird species interacting together...especially the pink Spoonbills. Enjoy!"

"Captain Nancy is extremely knowledgeable about the current ego system and was eager to share her knowledge. The boat was clean, comfortable, and safe. We saw a beautiful pod of dolphin, a glance at a manatee, several different bird species, and different types of mangroves."

"We arranged the eco tour with Captain Nancy last minute and she was very flexible to pick us up on very short notice! We learned a lot about the ecosystem of the bay from her, explanations were interesting and detailed. We were fascinated by the microscopic view of the plankton she fished from the water and the variety of life we discovered in it! The pontoon boat is nice and has plenty of space. We recommend Captain Nancy’s tour to everybody who wants to learn about the area’s ecosystem and how to protect it!"

"Captain Nancy was unbelievable! She was beyond knowledgeable of the lagoon and surrounding ecosystem. The tour was fun, informative, and exceeded everything that I expected. We saw all sorts of birds on Bird Island and, while it's not a guarantee every time, a family of manatees. I even saw a loggerhead turtle on our way back to port. We brought our 4 yr old and 18 mo old, and Capt Nancy went out of her way to be accommodating and ensure that everyone had a great time."