My second time coming here, a nice place to take friends or family when they come by for a visit. No one has left disappointed.

Originally I wanted to visit to see the manatees, but this visit was in the summer and mostly they have moved out from the springs, odd ones had been spotted in the morning but I missed those, it's a very beautiful area just to have...More

Great place to bring the family. Park workers really polite and knowledgeable. Low cost adventure. Great for all ages.

You can choose to take a boat ride or the tram ride--boat ride is longer (20 min) but much nicer! The refuge is enjoyable. Nice selection of animals, well kept, great habitats for them. Walking into the aviary is fun. The underwater observatory for the...More

The manatees head north during the summer. You’ll still find some, they are renovating the main site. It’s you’re patient it’s fun during the summer

This is another great spot to swim with Manatees. You have to keep control of you kids so they do not chase the Manatees.

We took the pontoon boat to the park which was well worth the it. Taking the tram is an option but the boat has an electric engine and the trip was very serene. The park has a 1.1mile walking loop....mainly shaded and many park benches....More