Georgia Zern
gzern@co.volusia.fl.us(386)736-5927, ext. 2839 (DeLand) Whether traveling or living in Florida, you and your family have the opportunity to see a truly unique species of marine mammal that inhabits Florida's waterways. The manatee is a federally listed endangered species and is protected by federal and state laws. Manatees can be viewed in the wild at the following locations during the winter months:
Blue Springs State Park - Orange City
(386) 775-3663
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - Crystal River
(386) 563-2088
Fanning Springs State Recreation Area
(386) 488-3701
Marinella Gardens Park - Port Everglades
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Brevard County (407) 861-0667
Moore's Creek - Fort Pierce
(561) 466-1600 ext. 3071
Orange River - Fort Myers
(941) 693-1434
Tampa Electric Company - Apollo Beach
(813) 228-4161
Wakulla River & the St. Marks River
(386) 925-5412Manatees can be viewed in captivity year-round at the following locations:
Epcot - Orlando (407) 824-4321
Homosassa Springs State Park (386) 628-2311
Lowry Park Zoo - Tampa (813) 932-0245
Miami Seaquarium - (305) 361-5705
Sea World - Orlando (407) 363-2613
South Florida Museum - Bradenton (941) 746-4131back to: manatees natural resources em home
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