At the Manatee Viewing Center, there are opportunities to share with visitors information about the protected manatee as well as the diverse plant life and amazing wildlife that inhabit Florida's coastal habitats and Tampa Bay waters.

2024年1月28日 · 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 and manatee congregate in warmer waters.

Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center. TECO has two cams set up for viewing manatees, Nov. 1 to April 15. Links: MVC Cam East and MVC Cam West . Florida Power and Light Riviera Beach. The most ideal manatee viewing opportunities at Manatee Lagoon occur when cooler temperatures are sustained over a period of two to three days with minimal cloud ...

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.

2024年11月1日 · Visitors can wander along boardwalks overlooking the warm-water area where manatees gather; visit a newly remodeled education center to learn about the plant-eating, warm-blooded “gentle giants;” and even get a bite to eat at the Southshore Café.

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.

2025年1月9日 · The Manatee Viewing Center, a designated state and federally protected sanctuary offers an unforgettable experience. Visitors can watch manatees from observation decks and along scenic trails while learning about ongoing conservation efforts to protect these endangered mammals.

2024年10月28日 · 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 …

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.

2023年11月3日 · If you would like to visit TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center, it is located at 6990 Dickman Road in Apollo Beach and admission is free. The center is open every day through April 15 from 10 a.m....