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Manatee Park

10901 State Road 80 (Palm Beach Blvd), Fort Myers, FL 33905
239 690 5030
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Ranked #7 of 47 attractions in Fort Myers
Type: Parks
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Traveler Description: Visit Manatee Park today and really enjoy seeing the manatees. One suggestion for photos is a polorizer lens on your camera. Just like sunglasses the... more »
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Springfield, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

The manatee park is very nice. There is a small visitor center, and playground for the kids, and then several nice areas to view the animals in a canal. We were told that the best times to see the manatees are from November through March as the water in the canal is warm, and it draws them in. However, we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

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

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Port Charlotte, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

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

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North Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

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.

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Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

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

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Fort Myers, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

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.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

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

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Tampa, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

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

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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

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

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Richmond, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

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.

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