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Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center — Apollo Beach, Florida
Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free admission.
Address6990 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
HoursSEASONAL, open November 1 to April 15 only: daily 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (trails close at 4:00 p.m.); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Easter; closes 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve (tampaelectric.com)
PricesFree admission
Price notesAdmission and parking are both free (Tampa Electric). The center operates only during manatee season (Nov 1-Apr 15), when manatees gather in the power plant's warm discharge canal.
Age notesFree viewing attraction; no age tiers (Tampa Electric).
BookingWalk-up; no tickets or reservations (Tampa Electric).
Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours
ParkingFree on-site parking (Tampa Electric).
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