Orlando Manatee Encounters
Journey to Blue Spring State Park, winter home to one of Florida’s largest populations of Manatee. Witness hundreds of these "sea cows" relaxing in the spring alone. Observe these creatures from a safe distance in your kayak as your Florida Master Naturalist introduces you to the flora and fauna that make up this wild area. This is a great trip for the entire family!
Options
Manatee Encounter
What's included in Orlando Manatee Encounters
(Subject to Option Inclusions)We will paddle into the park and up to the manatee refuge. The manatee leave the refuge in search of food and swim all around us and under us. We also take time to paddle to snake creek to watch manatee graze, birds fishing, and search out wildlife.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Landing and facility fees
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is no minimum age however all participants must know how to swim
- It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, waterproof camera and wear clothes that can get wet and possibly dirty
- To ensure a proper size kayak is available, please provide your individual heights and weights at the time of booking
- There is no restroom at the meeting location. There is a public restroom at Valentine Park (1511 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763) about a mile before you arrive the meeting location that we recommend you use before your tour.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Go to the very end of French Ave, 1 mile past the State Park. DO NOT ENTER THE STATE PARK!
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Children aged 7 and under must share a tandem kayak with an adult • It is recommended that you bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and sun screen) and a waterproof camera. Please wear clothes that can get wet and possibly dirty.
