Manatee Park Friends

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Manatee Park Friends Welcome to the Friends of Lee County Manatee Park. Watch for updates on the arrival of manatees when they come to warm up in our canal.

Open 8am to sunset every day of the year. Parking Fees apply: December 1st - March 31st $2.00 per hour or maximum of $5.00 per vehicle, per day. April 1st - November 30th $1.00 per hour or maximum $5.00 per vehicle, per day.

$20.00 per tour bus per visit
$10.00 per tour van per visit

If you're vacationing in Florida this winter, here are some places for manatee viewing! 😎😎
09/16/2026

If you're vacationing in Florida this winter, here are some places for manatee viewing! 😎😎

02/13/2026

Great manatee viewing 2/13. The water in the Gulf is still too cold for manatees. Better hurry! Once the ocean is consistently above 68 degrees, they won't come all the way up the river to the park.

https://www.visitfortmyers.com/webcamsThere are a lot of manatees at the park this week! Also, watch for even colder wea...
01/28/2026

https://www.visitfortmyers.com/webcams
There are a lot of manatees at the park this week! Also, watch for even colder weather this weekend. That's when they will huddle up in the lagoon; perfect for viewing👀.
Check out the web cam before you come 😉.

We wish you were here, but exploring our islands, beaches and neighborhoods with live webcams is the next best thing.

12/12/2025

Manatee Park is ramping up its winter program this week! Stop by and be greeted by one of our Park Ambassadors that will answer questions about the park or manatees. You can catch the 2:00 All About Manatees program in the amphitheater. Kayak rentals are always popular, as well as plenty of activities for youngsters. Stop by and check us out 🙂

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09/16/2025

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The countdown is ON! ⏲️ Just two months until our Manatee Season Kickoff on Nov. 15, 2025! 🎉

As the temperature drops, gentle giants make their way to Manatee Lagoon’s warmer waters, and it’s our chance to protect them when they need us most.

Join us in raising awareness and celebrating manatees this season.
Learn more: http://spr.ly/6180ffMw8

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10901 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL
33905

Telephone

+12396905030

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