Manatee Viewing Center - Tampa Electric
Inside the environmental education building, colorful displays immerse you in the world of the manatee and its habitat. Inspect actual manatee bones and piece together puzzles. Meander through a mangrove tunnel, drift along a seagrass bed and take a dive into a spring.
Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center Reopens for Season on …
Oct 28, 2024 · About 190 manatees have been documented visiting the Manatee Viewing Center’s canal for more than 20 years – one has returned for a record 42 years! Guests can hike the nature trail and take in the vistas from the 50-foot observation tower.
Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center Reopens For Season
4 days ago · When the water temperature of Tampa Bay is 68 degrees or colder, manatees gather in the clean, warm water discharge canal of Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station, sometimes by the hundreds. About 190 manatees have been documented visiting the Manatee Viewing Center’s canal for more than 20 years — one has returned for a record 42 years.
Visitor’s Guide: TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach
Jan 28, 2024 · The TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, Florida is the perfect activity to add to your Florida winter bucket list. November through April is the best time to see manatees especially on chilly days when the Gulf water temperatures drop …
TECO Manatee Viewing Center - Visit Tampa Bay
The center is a state and federally designated manatee sanctuary. During the center’s open season, Nov. 1 through April 15, displays, interactive exhibits and more teach visitors of all ages about the life cycle of the manatee and the challenges it faces.
INSIDE LOOK: TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach
Oct 28, 2024 · The TECO Manatee Viewing Center is open from November 1, 2024-April 15, 2025 and they’re ready to welcome you to walk the boardwalks and view the Florida manatees as they seek the warm water discharge from Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in …
See Manatees at Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo …
The Viewing Center sits in the shadow of the TECO power plant where visitors can capture a view of manatees and baby manatees in the warm water. This unique manatee haven provides visitors the chance to get a look at non-captive wildlife.
Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center | GFBWT
Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center. 6990 Dickman Rd., Apollo Beach, 33572 (813) 228-4289 November 1-April 15: Daily, 10:00am-5:00pm Website. The observation platform at this popular family friendly site was constructed to allow viewing of manatees, one of Florida’s most iconic mammals.
MANATEE VIEWING CENTER - Updated November 2024 - Yelp
Stingray petting, bird viewing nature trails, manatee, tarpon, small fish and a shark! Beautiful paths, bath rooms, interactive activities for kids, a picnic area at the viewing area also--- an A plus day!
- Location: 6990 Dickman Rd Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center - Tripadvisor
The Manatee Viewing Center is a well-designed center for the protection of thousands of manatees, along with winding boardwalks leading to great manatee viewing areas that also includes many large fish.