Swimming with Manatees? Why not! Swimming with the manatees is one of the most incredible things to do in Florida. Manatees also known as Sea Cows are very playful aquatic mammals that visit the springs in Citrus County year round. The average adult manatee is roughly 10 feet long and weighs somewhere in between 800-1,200 pounds! The springs in Citrus County maintain a 72 degree temperature which gives the manatees a perfect place for swimming. Citrus County is the only legal place that you can swim with these magnificient creatures, so if you have never seen a manatee up close, nows your chance!

Florida’s Nature Coast Charter Co. is one place that offers year round manatee tours as well as other great ways to spend a hot day in West Central Florida. It is conveniently located on West Fort Island Trail in Crystal River, Florida. Swimming with these ‘gentle giants’ could be a once in a lifetime opportunity, take advantage of it!