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6990 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 228-4289
Hours: 

* Season: November 1 through April 15
* Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
* (closed Thanksgiving, at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Easter).

More than three million visitors of all ages since 1986 have come to Tampa Electric's environmental education facility in Apollo Beach to experience Florida-friendly butterfly gardens, vibrant displays, a 900-foot tidal walk, games, a hurricane simulator and – when Tampa Bay water temperature falls below 68 degrees Fahrenheit – manatees!

That's just the start of what you'll see at this natural-Florida destination like no other. Join us as the Manatee Viewing Center kicks off its 2011-2012 season Nov. 1, 2011. No pets, please, but service dogs are permitted. Admission and parking are free! (from http://www.tampaelectric.com/manatee/)