Orlando Manatee Encounters

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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!

Additional Info

Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Orange City, United States
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Kayaking & Canoeing



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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!

Itinerary

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.

Stop At:

• Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763-9501



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