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Happy World Wildlife Day! 🌎💚 From gentle manatees to playful otters, Weeki Wachee is home to some of Florida’s most incredible wildlife. Every paddle, every splash, and every quiet moment on the river is a chance to witness nature up close.

Let’s protect it, respect it, and keep it wild.

As coastal waters cool in the winter months, manatees will move further inshore in search of warmer waters. 🌊 ❄️

Consistently warm temperatures often draw the creatures to Florida’s natural springs and spring-fed rivers, including Weeki Wachee Springs, where wild manatees are even known to share the stage with Weeki Wachee Springs Mermaids from time to time. 🧜

✨ Let's cherish our gentle manatees and keep the Weeki Wachee River beautiful for generations to come!

#FLAdventureCoast #Manatee #WeekiWachee #ProtectManatees #LoveFL

Spotted: A gentle giant gliding through the springs 💙

🌊 Who’s ready for manatee season? 💙 These gentle giants typically start arriving in late November when the weather cools down! 🍃🐾

Pro tip: Early morning paddles are your best bet for spotting them gliding through the crystal-clear springs. 🛶✨

📸 Don’t forget your camera and your sense of wonder!

✨ Discover the magic of Florida’s Adventure Coast! ✨

From crystal-clear springs 🌊 to forest trails 🌿 and golden shorelines 🌅, beauty is around every corner. Treat these places with care—just like a local 💙—and help keep them amazing for everyone.

Adventure is calling… are you in? 🧭
👉 Check out the link in bio for more info + tips!

#FLAdventureCoast #WeekiWachee #LoveItLikeALocal #ExploreFlorida #DiscoverFL #FamilyTravel

Manatees are more than seagrass munching marine mammals - they're are iconic, beloved symbols of natural Florida!

Some Other Little-Known Facts About The Marvelous Manatee Include:

🌊They have a typical lifespan of 40 to 60 years in the wild.

🌊Manatee mothers typically have one calf every two to five years, with the calf nursing from under Mom’s flipper for two years.

🌊Air-breathing mammals, manatees typically poke their nose up for air every few minutes. But if they are resting, they can remain under water for up to 15 minutes.

#ManateeAppreciationDay #WeekiWachee #LoveFL #FLAdventureCoast #Manatee #Mermaid

It's the official start of manatee season on Florida's Adventure Coast! 🌊

If you encounter a wild manatee, it is an unforgettable and extraordinary experience of Florida’s natural wonders. However, human interaction can potentially alter the behavior of manatees and put the gentle creatures at risk.

✨ Give them plenty of space, do not touch them and remember that it is illegal to harass them in any way.

#FLAdventureCoast #Manatee #WeekiWachee #Florida #wildflorida #hernando #realmermaid #manatees #wanderlust

Happy #ManateeAppreciationDay! 🌊 From time to time these OG sirens are a show-stealer at Weeki Wachee Springs, and the mermaids do not mind one bit! 🧜‍♀️

👉 Ready to spot Manatees this spring? Help protect them with these tips from FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute:

🔹 Go slow and look out below! Sport some polarized sunglasses to reduce glare (and increase your cool factor). Shades and a slow speed will help you better spot manatees, other wildlife and even other people in the water.

🔹 Bring a buddy! Friends or family can be the designated lookout for manatees and other wildlife. Pro-tip: have them scan for sea cow snouts and manatee “footprints” – circular patterns on the water’s surface.

🔹 Know your zones! From April 1 – Nov. 15, seasonal manatee zones require boaters to slow down in designated areas to prevent collisions with manatees.
🔹 Boat on! More manatee-friendly tips: https://myfwc.com/.../7327/boaters-guide-living-manatees.pdf

If you spot an injured, entangled, orphaned or dead manatee, please report it as soon as possible to our Wildlife Alert Hotline: 888-404-FWCC (3922).

#FLAdventureCoast #WeekiWacheeSprings #weekiwachee #manatees #mermaid #florida #wildflorida #lovefl #wanderlust

The best part of travel is meeting the friendly locals! 🌊⁠
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As cool temps brings manatees into the warm waters of Weeki Wachee, it's a perfect time to catch a sight of these marvelous creatures.⁠
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The best way to enjoy their company is to observe from a distance, giving them plenty of space to move freely in their habitat. ✨️ Have you seen any manatees in Weeki Wachee?⁠
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📸 credit: @andrewjamesferris and @innovationbound⁠
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#FLAdventureCoast #WeekiWachee #HernandoCounty #manatee #manateeseason

It's always amazing to see manatees on the river! 🌟🌊 Watch from a distance and protect these precious mermaids.⁠
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📸: @supweeki⁠
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#FLAdventureCoast #weekiwachee #manatee #weekiwacheespring #floridaspring #loveFL #florida #sunshinestate #hernandocounty