Title: Manatee Park in Fort Myers | Expedia.co.uk [Manatee Park Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Manatee-Park-Hotels.0-l6065693-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Fort Myers](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Fort-Myers.d602729.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Fort Myers](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Fort-Myers.d602729.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Manatee Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Manatee-Park.d6065693.Car-Hire-Guide)[Fort Myers Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers.d602729.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Manatee Park ![Manatee Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66173-Manatee-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manatee Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66167-Manatee-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manatee Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/241000/241960-Manatee-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manatee Park featuring outdoor art and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66175-Manatee-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manatee Park featuring a garden and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66169-Manatee-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Manatee Park Activities [Fort Myers travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers.dx602729) --- --- #### Watch Florida’s most famous marine creature, the manatee, swim in its natural habitat at this non-captive park on the Orange River. Located on the Orange River, a small tributary of the Caloosahatchee River, Manatee Park is a serene getaway for both manatees and humans. Visit this park to see some of the state’s most famous creatures in a non-captive refuge. This 17-acre (7-hectare) park is a haven for large groups of manatees. During winter, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico get a bit too chilly for manatees. As a byproduct of power generation, Florida Power and Light pumps heated water into canals along the Orange River. This turns the canals into a manatee’s version of a hot tub the creatures flock here to enjoy the warm water. Stop at one of the park’s many riverside vantage points to watch them leisurely swim around. At an average of 10 feet (3.05 metres) long and 1,000 pounds (453 kilograms) in weight, these gentle giants are special sights to see in their natural habitats. If you want to see the manatees on the river, put your canoe or kayak in at the park’s boat launch. You can find a boat to rent here. Throw your line into the water at the fishing pier be sure you have a Florida fishing license. The park offers enough amenities to stay here for the entire day, if you wish. Enjoy lunch at one of the picnic tables or take a shady rest under the pavilion. Take younger members of your group to the playground. In addition to its manatees, the park is known for a brilliant butterfly garden. Stroll through the lovely demonstration landscape. The best times to view the manatees are between the months of November and March, when cooler Gulf of Mexico temperatures force the animals into the canal. During hot summers, many manatees seek refuge in cooler Gulf waters. They have no specific breeding season, so you have a good chance of seeing a manatee calf any month of the year. The park is open year-round, every day until sunset. Except for a small parking fee, there is no entry fee. Visit the gift shop and visitors’ centre on-site. ## Plan a trip to see Manatee Park Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/850000/848800/848740/d8bd559a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers Villas £914 per person 14 Mar - 21 Mar found 1 day ago Return flight included Glasgow (GLA) to Fort Myers (RSW) 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) It was a nice stay. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 ![Naples Grande Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15900/15898/65da812e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Naples Grande Beach Resort Pelican Bay Save 100% on your flight £2,266 per person 25 Mar - 1 Apr found 10 hours ago Return flight included London (LON) to Fort Myers (RSW) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,914 reviews) Nice property. Nice rooms. The beach was easy to access. 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