Apollo Beach - Manatee Viewing Center Attractions

A manatee sanctuary is located across from a Tampa Electric power plant. The manatee are drawn here by the warm water produced by the power plant and can sometimes be seen in very large numbers. They are most prevalent when the surrounding water temperatures are cold, dipping below 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

Visitors will find a tidal walkway showcasing a variety of Florida plants and birds, butterfly gardens as well as an observation platform for the manatee. The Manatee Viewing Center is also home to an educational building that features the power plant and the manatee.