The Teco Manatee viewing center is open from November 1st through April 15th. It is only 8 minutes away from Sunset Cove Apollo Beach. It is a great place to see Manatees and plenty of the fish, sharks and rays that inhabit the Tampa Bay area. Best of all it is free!

There is much more than just the Manatee viewing center and canal walk. You can pet a ray in the touch tank, walk among the Mangroves, and land being restored to it’s natural habitat, and see a great view from the Observation tower.

Manatee canal
A Ray in the canal
Manatees coming up for air
Playtime!
Manatee
Redfish in the backwaters
Tampa Bay from the tower
A paddling trail
Birds from Observation tower
The observation tower
Jack Crevalle
Redfish at viewing center
TECO Manatee Viewing Center
address:6990 Dickman Road, Apollo Beach, Florida
Hours:10am-5pm
Open Season:November 1 through April 15