Address: 6990 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572, USA
Phone: +18132284289
Sunday: 10AM–5PM
Monday: 10AM–5PM
Tuesday: 10AM–5PM
Wednesday: 10AM–5PM
Thursday: 10AM–5PM
Friday: 10AM–5PM
Saturday: 10AM–5PM
Rebecca Jackson
Yesterday was the second time that I got to experience and enjoy the Manatee Viewing center. The first time in February I got to see tons of manatees because they were kind of wintering there. Yesterday in April 2020 we took the time to walk the many nature trails there and go to the 50 foot high look-out observation tower! It was beautiful and worth the walk. I would suggest though taking a trail map if there is one because there are multiple trails and things to see. Well worth the trip! Highly recommend seeing this. Especially in the winter months, but really anytime. The educational center was really nice and great for children also the butterfly garden and other exhibits there as well!
Kyle Morrow
Brought a family of 7. We all had a great time. Unfortunately it was too hot the day we went, the manatees were not visible, in the shade to stay cool. No issue, there a lot of other attractions to occupy all age groups. Walked the long pier to the water, where all the weather instruments are, saw the butterflies, touched a stingray, saw a lot of different birds, went in the hurricane wind speed machine, and had an ice cream!! Parking and entry to view all attractions are free!! We all had a great time. Definitely will be back!
Renee “Renee B” Bertschinger
This is always a great place for families. A favorite for adults and kids. Interactive Stingray tank, great volunteers with lots of knowledge. Always fun to see the manatees in their natural environment. Walkway is beautiful, saw lots of fish, birds and manatees. It was crowded, but this did not take away from the experience. Photos compliments of our visiting family!
Anna Buccafuri
We had so much fun at the Manatee Viewing Center! We saw LOTS of manatees, sharks, fish, rays, and even birds. They have a really pretty nature trail that leads to the viewing area, as well as a little stingray tank where you can touch the rays. It’s a cool place to see wildlife, take photos, and learn about the animals. Although we didn’t have time to check it out, they did have a gift shop and a Kona Ice Truck on the property, as well as lots of photo ops. The only thing we wished was different is that most of the manatees are on the side closer to the power plant, so they were a bit hard to see from far away, but other than that we loved it. This is a fun place for people of all ages, and is a must-see in Tampa!
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Should be, with the current cold temperatures.
They're seasonal business. The colder the weather the more manatees you'll see.
There is a lot of walking and they have wheelchairs for you to use. The staff are excellent in helping. The attendant in the parking area will get the wheelchair for you. The whole area is handicap accessible.
No pets. Only service animals. They must be ADA compliant service animals, no “emotional support”, “emotional support” animals are not ADA service animals
Yes, went here last Friday and they were very active. So much more to do here as well besides just see the manatees
Very equipped.There are wooden walk ways
A few. Go to Teco power plant manatee viewing area near Tampa. There were over 100 manatees there on Friday
There were about 8 to 10 manatees there and 6 or 7 sharks swimming around
There still there but you have to walk out on the sidewalk that goes throgh the middle of the center...not the main viewing area. We saw about 20 really good out there about a week ago but none from the main area.
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