Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center was voted the #2 Best Free Attraction in the country! Visit from Nov 1 – Apr 15.tampaelectric.com/manatee 6990 Dickman Rd Apollo BeachJoined August 2012
Thank you @FOX13News for covering our seagrass restoration at Big Bend. With help from @AquaTechEco, this project could restore up to 5 acres of seagrass—feeding manatees & strengthening Tampa Bay’s ecosystem. We look forward to reopening Nov. 1!
Thank you @FOX13News for covering our seagrass restoration at Big Bend. With help from @AquaTechEco, this project could restore up to 5 acres of seagrass—feeding manatees & strengthening Tampa Bay’s ecosystem. We look forward to reopening Nov. 1!
Be sure to tune in! 📺 Don’t miss Love Eat Travel with @MichValentine on June 30 as she explores the TECO Manatee Viewing Center and how a power plant helps protect these gentle giants. Watch on PBS and PBS.org!
Be sure to tune in! 📺 Don’t miss Love Eat Travel with @MichValentine on June 30 as she explores the TECO Manatee Viewing Center and how a power plant helps protect these gentle giants. Watch on PBS and PBS.org!
How to tell a manatee is in distress – floating high vs. surface resting
Sometimes a #manatee is resting at the surface. If you see an excessively buoyant manatee that has trouble submerging or that may be listing to one side, please call FWC at 1-888-404-3922.
PLS RT: 🌊 Let’s make it #1! 🌊 The Manatee Viewing Center has been nominated (again!) for Best Free Attraction in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards — and we need YOUR vote to take the top spot! ow.ly/qNT850VV7AI#10Best#FamilyFun#FloridaAttractions
Florida boaters urged to protect manatees during vulnerable spring season:
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Some good tips on how to safely boat and watch out for manatees at the same time!
Zamboni the manatee is home! Rescued from cold stress in Placido Bayou, he received care at @ZooTampa, @CMAquarium, & @MyFWC, growing from 306 lbs to 640 lbs. Now, he's thriving after being released at the TECO Manatee Viewing Center!
Thank you, @VisitTampaBay, for highlighting the @TECOmvc! We’re proud to support this special place where visitors can experience Florida’s incredible wildlife up close. We appreciate you spreading the word about this unique community treasure!
Thank you, @VisitTampaBay, for highlighting the @TECOmvc! We’re proud to support this special place where visitors can experience Florida’s incredible wildlife up close. We appreciate you spreading the word about this unique community treasure!
Morado, a young manatee estimated to be 2-3 years old, was rescued by @MyFWC on 12/24 in St. Pete. After receiving critical care at @SeaWorld and secondary care at the @BishopScienceFL, he made a strong recovery. At 670 pounds, he was ready to return to the wild.
Wicket was rescued on 1/24 as an orphaned calf suffering from a watercraft injury and cold stress syndrome, He was given a second chance thanks to the @MyFWC, @SeaWorld and @BishopScienceFL. After receiving critical and secondary care, he was released at a healthy 650 pounds.
Klondike was rescued from Bear Creek in St. Pete. on 12/23 due to entrapment and cold stress. Received critical care at @ZooTampa before moving to @BishopScienceFL to continue rehab. Estimated to be 2-3 yrs old and 640 lbs. at the time of his release, he is back where he belongs.
Klondike, Morado, and Wicket were released last week Thank you to our incredible @MRP_Manatee partners-especially @BishopScienceFL for their care during the second stage of rehab, and @ZooTampa and @SeaWorld for providing medical support.
Thank you to everyone who joined the sold-out 2025 Run for the Manatees 5K! Together, we supported manatee conservation and the @floridaaquarium. Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers for making it all possible! #RunForTheManatees
On Christmas Eve, Grizzly & Klondike, manatees rescued from Bear Creek in St. Pete, began their rehab journeys. Grizzly is now thriving back in the wild, while Klondike continues his recovery @BishopScienceFL. Huge thanks to all who helped the “Bear Boys”! Wishing them the best!
Peony’s story is one of resilience! Rescued in Bradenton on 3/4/24 at just 320 lbs, she overcame injuries and cold stress thanks to @SeaWorld Rescue. After reaching 675 lbs, she was released on 1/3/25 at TECO’s @TECOmvc, ready to thrive. Proud to support her journey!
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