Can you see manatees in Silver Springs?

If you’re lucky, you can see manatees during your paddling adventure at Silver Springs State Park! If you’re lucky, you can see manatees during your paddling adventure at Silver Springs State Park!

How do manatees get to Silver Springs?

SILVER SPRINGS: In winter, manatees often hang out in the Silver River near the springhead in this fabulous state park in Ocala. The manatees travel a long way to get there — through the locks at the Rodman Dam on the Ocklawaha River, up the Ocklawaha and then up the Silver.

When can you see manatees in Florida?

The peak season for observing manatees is November through April, and the local manatee population swells to its largest size between December and February. You can spot manatees in our waterways all year round, but the population is much smaller during the summer months.

Are there alligators in Silver Springs Florida?

Alligators sun themselves along the waters of Silver Springs. When the park service takes over operations at Silver Springs, the rides and the reptile farm, with its two albino alligators, will be gone. But the signature attraction of the springs — its famous glass-bottom boats — will remain.

Are there manatees at Blue Springs now?

Please Note: Manatee Season is over at Blue Spring State Park. The above-water and underwater webcams are currently showing highlights videos.

Can I touch a manatee?

Look, but don’t touch manatees. If manatees become accustomed to being around people, they can alter their behavior in the wild, perhaps causing them to lose their natural fear of boats and humans, which may make them more susceptible to harm. Never poke, prod or stab a manatee with your hands, feet or any object.

How do you see the monkeys in Silver Springs?

Monkeys are frequently seen within the Silver Springs State Park, which offers glass-bottom boat rides. Kayakers can now launch near the head spring in Silver Springs State Park. Kayak rentals (including clear-bottom kayaks) are available starting at $20 for one hour. The cost of a full-day tandem rental is $45.