Manatee Viewing Center opens in Apollo Beach for the season
Manatee Viewing Center opens in Apollo Beach for the season
Nov 1, 2023
fox13news.com
The Manatee Viewing Center is now open! Manatees flock to the warm waters outside TECO's Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach by the hundreds when the temperature drops, and it's free to visit! DETAILS: http://bit.ly/2zuctWZ | FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay
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The Manatee Viewing Center is now open! Manatees flock to the warm waters outside TECO's Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach by the hundreds when the temperature drops, and it's free to visit! DETAILS: http://bit.ly/2zuctWZ | FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay
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🥰Manatees EVERYWHERE! Tis the season at the @manateeviewingcenter in Apollo Beach. This is one of the coolest FREE adventures we have in Tampa Bay. 🤙 It is open from 10am-5pm everyday, but just a heads up the main parking lot is kind of small, I parked on the street almost half a mile away on a Wednesday! You can see the manatees from two boardwalks and there is also a lovely nature trail with a few trail options, the longest one being just shy of 1-mile (one way). There is a 50 foot viewing t
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🥰Manatees EVERYWHERE! Tis the season at the @manateeviewingcenter in Apollo Beach. This is one of the coolest FREE adventures we have in Tampa Bay. 🤙 It is open from 10am-5pm everyday, but just a heads up the main parking lot is kind of small, I parked on the street almost half a mile away on a Wednesday! You can see the manatees from two boardwalks and there is also a lovely nature trail with a few trail options, the longest one being just shy of 1-mile (one way). There is a 50 foot viewing t
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Best place to see manatees in Tampa Bay area
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Best place to see manatees in Tampa Bay area
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Did you know manatees migrate here every winter for warm water? 🐋 This is the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach—one of Florida’s best FREE wildlife experiences. It’s manatee central in winter Hundreds of manatees gather here during cold months because they’re drawn to the warm water discharged from the nearby power plant. The best viewing is usually November through March. #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #foryoupage #manatee #momtok
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Did you know manatees migrate here every winter for warm water? 🐋 This is the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach—one of Florida’s best FREE wildlife experiences. It’s manatee central in winter Hundreds of manatees gather here during cold months because they’re drawn to the warm water discharged from the nearby power plant. The best viewing is usually November through March. #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #foryoupage #manatee #momtok
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Manatee viewing center in Apollo Beach
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Manatee viewing center in Apollo Beach
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MANATEE VIEWING CENTER | FREE | APOLLO BEACH, FL #manatee #ManateeViewingCenter #manatees #Florida #floridawildlife | Florida Springs Passport
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MANATEE VIEWING CENTER | FREE | APOLLO BEACH, FL #manatee #ManateeViewingCenter #manatees #Florida #floridawildlife | Florida Springs Passport
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Discover Manatees at Apollo Beach, Florida
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🐋✨ Manatee magic in Apollo Beach, Florida ✨🐋 Every winter, these gentle giants travel here for a reason. Manatees are very sensitive to cold water, and when temperatures drop, they seek out warm-water refuges to survive. The warm water released near Apollo Beach creates a safe haven where manatees can rest, conserve energy, and stay warm through the winter months. You’ll often see them floating peacefully, surfacing for air, sometimes gathered together in families — moms and calves included 💙
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Apollo Beach Manatee Viewing Area is a must-do in the Tampa area. Every year, hundreds of manatees migrate to the warm waters from the TECO power plant and winter in the inlet. #florida #manatee #apollobeach #seapotato
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Baelo Travels on Instagram: "Apollo Beach manatee viewing center 📍 The Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach offers a free, seasonal opportunity to observe Florida manatees gathering in the warm discharge waters from Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station. Open daily from November 1 to April 15 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), it provides boardwalks, educational exhibits, and a designated sanctuary for viewing these endangered marine mammals."
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The TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach is finally back open for the season after being closed for 19 months due to the pandemic. This is such a wonderful outing for the family--the boardwalks are stroller friendly, there are plenty of picnic tables for an al fresco lunch, and of course...the manatees! Also--did you know November is Manatee Awareness Month? As the temperatures drop, manatees seek the warm waters of our local springs and sanctuaries like the Big Bend Power Station in Apol
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Come See The Majestic Manatees At The Manatee Viewing Center In Apollo Beach, Florida! 🐋🌿
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Nicole McGahee on Instagram: "The Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, Florida is a fun, free activity for families. Each winter, manatees gather in the warm waters near Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station, giving visitors a rare chance to see them up close. Along the boardwalks, you may also spot tarpon, sharks, rays, and other wildlife. The center offers educational exhibits that highlight how Tampa Electric helps protect Florida’s natural habitats — all with free admission and parking.
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Winter days in Florida hit different 🦈❄️ The Apollo Beach Manatee Viewing Center is FREE and it’s so much more than just manatees. Inside, there’s an interactive education & discovery center, a café, and a fantastic gift shop. There’s even a Florida Aquarium sponsored experience where you can get up close with stingrays. Outside? Sharks and stingrays cruising the warm waters & we were lucky enough to watch sharks barrel rolling & putting on a full-on show 🤯 The day we visited, there were 100–2
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Closed for over a year, Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach finally reopens
Nov 1, 2021
fox13news.com
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Winter is the best time to see manatees at TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach. When the Gulf waters drop below 68°F, manatees gather in the warm, clean water discharged from Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station. The area is a state and federally designated manatee sanctuary, and on cold days, hundreds of manatees can be seen resting in the canalTampa Electric.The Manatee Viewing Center has been open since 1986 and welcomes visitors from November through mid‑April. Admission and par
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As promised, here’s additional info and pics from our visits to the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach. While 50 - min from St Petersburg, our family always enjoys! Video includes the walk from overflow parking to the main center and then onto the Tidal Walk. Can also opt for the shuttle. The Manatee Viewing Center was voted the Number 2 free attraction in the country by USA Today for 2023, 2024, and 2025! 📍6990 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach ⭐️ 4.7/5 with 10,000 reviews Hours: Daily from Nov 1 -
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Looking for a totally fantastic (and FREE!) way to experience Florida’s wildlife? The Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach is the perfect spot to see adorable sea cows up close! 🥰 During the cooler months, these gentle giants gather in the warm waters near the Big Bend Power Station, making it a must-visit for nature lovers. Plus, there’s a boardwalk, an education center, and even a butterfly garden! 🦋✨ Who’s ready to meet some manatees? #ManateeViewingCenter #SeaCowSpotting #visittampabay |
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