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Manatee Viewing Center
Scenic Lookout, Other Great Outdoors, and Zoo
Apollo Beach
"Amazingly awesome!! Came to see manatees and I wasn't disappointed!"(17 Tips)
"The best place on earth saw so many manatees!!!"(3 Tips)
"likely to see hundreds of manatees."(2 Tips)
"center and a gift shop."(3 Tips)
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Jan SundströmDecember 31, 2017Can't believe this is totally free of charge. Great view of the manatees, and a nice modern exhibit inside. Make sure you take the tidal walk too.
Dede ClinchNovember 3, 2013This place is amazing!! Beautiful surroundings and Manatee's for the viewing. Also an educational center, gift shop and snacks. They are only open November to April.
Claudia Flores-GrisalesJanuary 20, 2015Come and see the manatees, relaxing in the warm water. Scenic view. Variety of birds & fishes. We saw blue crabs too! There's a small gift shop. Also, there's a energy generator plant (contrast).- Kate SchreckJanuary 26, 2016Amazingly awesome!! Came to see manatees and I wasn't disappointed! Got a good education as well which was a major bonus! Such a fantastic hidden gem!
- Samantha WoodMarch 15, 2019Manatees flock here when the water is cold in the Gulf! Open from November until mid-April, it's free to visit. Even if the manatees are elsewhere, they have a stingray touch tank & great trails.
- Gregorio B.February 27, 2017If you go and visit between Dec.-March you're likely to see hundreds of manatees. This popular spot is free and definitely worth the trip.
Julie AlejosFebruary 3, 2014SO neat. Lots of manatees to see & opportunities to see other wildlife. Good walking too.
John PaterakisFebruary 4, 2018An abundance of manatees. A great place to spend an afternoon, and absolutely free!
Peanut McKenzieJanuary 25, 2016Walk out in the viewing platform! It's well worth it! The Manatees are enjoying the warm water off the #TECO cooling towers on this brisk January day!
Love it here just enjoying seeing the manatees and being by the water makes my day
Jane SchildrothApril 6, 2014Check their web site in advance so you will know whether or not to expect the stars of this show to be present.
Nick SonstebyFebruary 20, 2020If you have an electric vehicle, they have two ChargePoint charging stations very close to the entrance.
Josie RossDecember 28, 2014This place is pretty cool if you happen to fun yourself in Orlando, I suggest you come!
Jeannie SparksJanuary 30, 2014Be sure to check out the indoor exhibit all about Tampa Electric. Very interesting!
Michael O.April 4, 2016Only open until April 15...warm too warm after that--manatees wander off...Hurricane Simulator is 45 seconds and a waste of $2.00
- Manatee Viewing CenterJanuary 7, 2014Check out our Web cams at
Laura MichaelFebruary 1, 2015We were here the first weekend of February and there were SO many manatees!!
Sarah StollMarch 28, 2010January and February are the times to go as there are literally hundreds of manatees here
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When Tampa Bay reaches 68 degrees or colder, manatees seek out the refuge of the Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach.
Open Nov 1 - April 15
Closed until 10:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(813) 228-4289
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