It's "Manatee" viewing time in Florida State Parks

Although 70 degree waters might feel a bit chilly to humans, it's warm for manatees.

Manatees at Blue Springs State Park

Through March, manatees tend to seek warmer water temperatures and Florida's springs are one of their favorite destinations. With several springs located within state parks, visitors can easily view the manatees, which sometimes congregate by the dozens, in a number of locations.

Some of the most popular spring gathering locations among the wintering manatees include those found at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Homosassa, Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park south of Tallahassee, Fanning Springs State Park in Fanning Springs and St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park in Fellsmere.