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Best Time to See Manatees in the Everglades

Gator Weston 7/31/2026 3:49pm

Just got back from a trip to Shark River Slough and saw some amazing manatee activity - been doing this for years but still love trying to figure out when they'll show up. Usually see 'em between December and March, but have heard it's best to go in January if you can make it. Anyone else have any experience with timing their trips around the manatees?

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