Manatee Viewing Center

Can'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.

This 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.

Come 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).

Amazingly 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 !

Manatees 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 .

If 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.

Dozens of manatees are the main attraction , but there's also a 900-foot nature walk, a learning center and a gift shop . The Short List: one of our top 5 attractions you've probably never visited. Read more

SO neat. Lots of manatees to see & opportunities to see other wildlife . Good walking too.

An abundance of manatees . A great place to spend an afternoon, and absolutely free!

Loved this!! Can't wait to go back and spend more time.

Walk 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!

Check their web site in advance so you will know whether or not to expect the stars of this show to be present.

Love it here just enjoying seeing the manatees and being by the water makes my day

So awesome!!! Free and so much nature. The new observation tower is nice!!

If you have an electric vehicle, they have two ChargePoint charging stations very close to the entrance.

This place is pretty cool if you happen to fun yourself in Orlando, I suggest you come!

Great place! Make sure you go on the peer through the mangroves!

Awesome ! So many manatees and even sharks jumping out of the water !

This manatee (sea cow) was a beauty!!

Be sure to check out the indoor exhibit all about Tampa Electric. Very interesting!

Great spot to stop and see manatees

Come on a cold day at high tide.

Only open until April 15...warm too warm after that--manatees wander off...Hurricane Simulator is 45 seconds and a waste of $2.00

What's not to enjoy at this cost?

It's a great day to see manatees !

Nice day for Manatee migration. Pretty cool!

So pretty! Very kid friendly . Kudos to TECO for doing this.

Totally awesome place to see. And free = automatic win

Everything

The best place on earth saw so many manatees !!!

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Take a walk out in the viewing platform ! It's well worth it!

We were here the first weekend of February and there were SO many manatees !!

Amazing juxtaposition of nature and industry!

Cool to see these creatures. Not born performers , though.

Go online for camera view

Didn't see a manatee , but saw this huge tarpon.

Very cool!

Get there early-limited parking !

January and February are the times to go as there are literally hundreds of manatees here

Awesome fun

Open for the season

Closed until November 1

Lots of manatees !!

Coole Idee von dem Energieunternehmen. Manatees sind toll!