We traveled from the Northwest and Alaska in February to find sun and explore Florida's ecosystems. Lee County Manatee Park was on our list from earliest planning days, but we never expected to see over SEVENTY of them! The cool front that kept us from broiling, but was still 20-40 degrees warmer than home, led the manatees irresistibly to the... More

Manatee Park is a refuge for Manatees otherwise known as Sea Cows. During the winter months Manatees seek refuge in warmer water and find this location. Upon visiting the park you will view over 200 Manatees in a pond like setting. Their are many signs to read which explain the habitates of the Manatees. Their are also kayaks to rent... More

Love the nature walk, got a view of several manatee's the flowers are gorgeous...THe snack bar could be nicer, but the staff was great.

Manatee Park is one of our favorite places to visit in Fort Myers if the weather is ever on the chilly side. The manatees gather here to warm up and it's fun to see the babies with their mothers. The park also provides a fun scavenger hunt for the kids. It keeps the kids interested in their surroundings by trying... More

What a great take for the whole family. If the water is cool in the Gulf, you'll see all sorts of manatees with their families at the power plant out flow canal because their water is warm from cooling the plant generators.

I gifted my neighbors with a certificate for a 2hr,.self-guided, Kayak tour of Manatee Park and canals. We had been up there, earlier in the season for a walking tour of the Park. The gentle giant manatees love to frolick in the warm waters, there during the winter season. Do plan your visit there, before April, as the Manatees tend... More

This is a nice short visit any time of year but in the January-March period when it's a little cooler, the Manatees will be huddled up here staying warm. In April they have already headed back out to the open water but the gardens and general layout are still worth a trip to check out if you are a nature... More

We actually came here twice over 3 days, the first time was just a normal visit and we were lucky enough to see quite a few of these beautiful creatures so we decided to go back again and hire a Kayak to see if we could see some more. The kayak was in great condition and was very reasonably priced... More

This was a small, but very family-oriented, park with lots of manatees to see up close. Children would love this park, and you can easily make a day or half-day trip to it.