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Manatee Park

Manatee Park
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Type of Attraction
Theme Parks, Zoos, Aquaria, Sports & Recreation, City Parks & Gardens, Outlying Areas, Beaches, Lakes, Rivers
Neighborhood
North
Interests That Apply
Outdoors, Sports & Recreation
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs Waterways
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Manatee Park

Save the Manatees


Family Time Off The Beaten Path

Address: Phone:
10901 State Rd. 80
Fort Myers, FL 33905
+1 239 694 3537

Description

Manatee Park is not your average nature park. Along with three manatee-viewing decks on the Orange River, the park has special polarized filters and a hydrophone that allows visitors to listen to the manatees "talking" to each other; a cow and her calf are said to be particularly verbose. The park also has educational exhibits, a canoe launch, an interpretive center, and also doubles as a manatee rescue and release facility, where formerly injured rehabilitated manatees are cared for before being returned to their homes in the ocean.





Times & Dates

Open Hours: 8am-dusk, daily
Visit Time: 30min-2hr
Best Time to Visit: November through March
Why Best: That's when the manatees come into the park for warmth.
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Notes: $.75 per hour


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