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Seasonal free manatee viewing site at Tampa Electric's Big Bend plant in Apollo Beach, where manatees gather in warm discharge water in winter; boardwalks, exhibits and a wildlife tower.
Claim this listing $8 passportEach winter, manatees crowd into the warm-water canal next to Tampa Electric's Big Bend Power Station, and the Manatee Viewing Center lets visitors watch from boardwalks and platforms. The center opens only during manatee season, November 1 to April 15, and admission and parking are free. Pets are not allowed.
Map pin: 27.79273, -82.39993
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Sources (editors): OFFICIAL ; https://www.tampaelectric.com/company/mvc/ ; FLAG: Free, seasonal - not ticketed. Closed until Nov 1, 2026 reopening. Touch tank and butterfly garden from general knowledge - verify. ; pin: US Census Geocoder ; county: Census check OK