Apollo Beach, Florida -
Power Station Manatees
Manatees hang out along the warm water discharge canal from Big Bend Power Station when the bay water gets too cold.
- Address:
- 6990 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, FL
- Directions:
- Manatee Viewing Center Big Bend Power Station. I-75 Exit 246, west on Big Bend Road/CR 672, go 2.5 miles west to curve intersection of Big Band and Dickman Rd.
- Hours:
- Season Nov 1 - Apr 15. 10 am - 5 pm. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 813-228-4289
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Power Station Manatees The Manatee Viewing Center is along the warm water discharge canal from Tampa Electrics's Big Bend Power Station. The manatees gather here when the temperature of bay water falls below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. [T S, 03/09/2010]
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