manatee viewing area
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A seasonal attraction open during the winter months when manatees come to warm themselves in the discharge waters of the TECO Big Bend power plant. They are free to come and go as they please. When we were there we counted more than thirty "just chillin" with their friends. Some were floating on their backs, others seemed amused that so many people were looking at them. It is a wonderful thing that sanctuaries like this exist to educate we humans and conserve a little bit of nature. Free with plenty of parking and volunteers to help you understand everything that is going on. A worthwhile visit.
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Tampa Electric has constructed a very nice, family friendly area for viewing the manatees that come to their warm water discharge canal while the water is cold in the surrounding area. Manatees like their water at 68 degrees or above so from around November 1 to the middle of April there are a great number of them swimming around just outside of the water discharge pipes at the electric power generating plant. If you go, you will usually see a number of manatees swimming around. However, remember this is not Sea World and these are wild animals who are not fed and are not performing on a man-made schedule. With that said, it is a great place if you catch it right and I think you have better than a 60% chance of seeing something. The facility that Tampa Electric (TECO) has built and for which they charge zero, including plenty of free parking is great. They also have an education center with some interactive things that the kids will enjoy so this is a good thing to do and will be a success as long as you remember it is not Sea World.
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I was expecting some trashy road-side stop but was pleasantly surprised when we arrived. We saw the sign on the highway and decided on a whim to stop. It feels a bit corporate-do-goody because it is located right next to a factory, but we were able to see many manatees and the crowd flow was manageable.
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It was amazing to see so many manatees just congregating at Apollo beach, just lazing around . It seemed as though there were over 50 plus babies.Fabulous.
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Visiting from New York and went with our son who live in Tampa. Great free viewing of manatee. There were only a couple of manatee. They were pretty close and got some good pics and views. Also saw some incredibly large tarpon fish. From the pier/walkway you can see many fish. Even saw some dolphin. Great for kids of all ages. Looks to be handicapped accessible.
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I really enjoyed our visit at the manatee viewing center. There were plenty of docile, playful manatees right below the boardwalk.The powerplant is easy to get to and both the parking and access to the center are free of charge.I would definitely recommend a stop here if you are in Tampa area or even if you are just driving on I75, it is only a few minutes away.
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This is one of those attractions that can only be found in Florida. A free viewing area next to the power plant that provides the fresh warm water desired by the manatees.With the cold weather of the past few days we were able to view over 100 manatees just playing in the water. An attractive boardwalk makes for a great viewing area. If you are nearby during the cooler winter months don't miss this.
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The manatees cooperated. We saw a couple dozen of them. Slow beautiful creatures. They tell us that Jan/Feb. is the best time to come when the water temperature is below 60. Then there are usually over 200 in this small lagoon supported by Tampa Power. Free parking and free admission. What a novelty. Worth a visit until mid March.
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In the shadow of Tampa's Electricity Power Station, (which is the reason they are there), the Manatees can be viewed from elevated boardwalks, in their natural habitat. The parking is well organised, but the Gift Shop does get very crowded - a small price to pay for a FREE facility.
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This is a great place to see the Manatee. We have been a few times. The park is very nice, lots to do, lots to see, nice gift shop.