Visitors come to this warm water viewing center to see manatees, an endangered species of marine mammals. Open Nov 1 - April 15
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Dec 4, 2024
First time there today and can’t say enough good things about it. Clean all around. Wheelchair access! Cafe. Lots of sitting and parking. Nice gift shop! Great viewing area set up. And FREE! Employ… Full review by Molly L
Nov 26, 2024
On November 3rd, I went to this place with my son from Boston, and we saw the nose of 1 Manatee. I took my great niece and nephew to this place on Nov 24th, to see if any arrived. Was I surprised! … Full review by Kevin M
Nov 24, 2024
This was a very disappointing visit for us. We tried calling numerous times to get more information but you could not get a live person on the phone. The whole phone system was automated. There were … Full review by 922dlp
Wondering if it’s a long walk from the parking area to the viewing area. One of us has a very bad ankle
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It depends on the parking you get. They do have lots of handicap parking which is very nice. If you don’t have that you will park somewhere on the road wherever you find a …
It depends on the parking you get. They do have lots of handicap parking which is very nice. If you don’t have that you will park somewhere on the road wherever you find a place. Of course day of the week you go will make a big difference if it’s a school day or weekend.
is this not open in summer because the manatees go elsewhere?
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The Manatees leave the warm water of the Power Plant and head out to the cooler waters of the bay and beyond. During the winter months they come into the power plant outlet …
The Manatees leave the warm water of the Power Plant and head out to the cooler waters of the bay and beyond. During the winter months they come into the power plant outlet canals to warm up. You can see a couple of Manatees at Mott Aquarium in Sarasota also.
We are going to be in the area Mar 11 to 15; are the manatees typically still hanging out near the electric plant this time of year? I read all the great reviews and it seems really nice!
As others have said, I don't think dogs are allowed. The viewing platforms aren't very large, there is a lot of foot traffic with people moving among the railings, and the visitor's center …
As others have said, I don't think dogs are allowed. The viewing platforms aren't very large, there is a lot of foot traffic with people moving among the railings, and the visitor's center is small.
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