5/5 grlenamored 1 year ago on Google
We
had
an
amazing
experience
at
the
Manatee
Viewing
Center!
Be
prepared
to
do
a
lot
of
walking
as
there
are
many
beautiful
walking
trails.
We
pretty
much
walked
the
entire
property
(about
5
miles).
There
is
a
shuttle
on
site
if
needed.
I
recommend
getting
there
at
opening
as
the
place
tends
to
get
crowded
and
the
parking
area
closest
to
the
entrance
fills
up
fast
(there
is
over
flow
parking
in
the
back).
Definitely
put
on
your
walking
shoes
as
the
roads
are
paved
with
seashells
throughout
the
trails.
Maybe
even
pack
some
snack
if
you
have
toddlers/infants
and
definitely
stay
hydrated!
Sunscreen
is
a
good
idea
too.
This
is
a
well
maintained
property
with
lots
to
offer.
The
viewing
pier
gets
a
bit
crowded
but
luckily
manatees
gather
on
all
sides
so
everyone
has
a
chance
to
see
them.
There
is
also
a
fishing
pier
as
you
get
further
into
the
property.
We
also
visited
the
Aquarium
where
they
have
rescued
turtles.
There
is
also
an
education
building
that
offers
lots
of
FREE
brochures/booklets
on
wildlife
and
sea
life
as
well
as
interactive
things
for
the
kiddos
while
in
there!
Staff
at
the
gift
shop
was
very
helpful
and
friendly.
Restrooms
are
kept
clean
and
stocked.
You
have
the
option
to
donate
and
support
via
CHECK
only.
I
wish
this
was
something
I
knew
ahead
of
time
but
I
will
definitely
be
ready
on
the
next
visit.
And
get
this,
the
Manatee
Viewing
Center
is
FREE
to
the
public!!
Overall,
I
think
this
is
a
great
place
to
check
out
and
we
will
definitely
be
visiting
again
at
the
end
of
the
year.
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