The water was very clear.

A mana “tee” heading for the bridge.

This one looks like he was covered in hairs.

Tourists swimming with the manatees.

Lots of manatees were close to the bridge in the park.

Coming up for air.

Through the glass at the underwater viewing area.

This big guy should be under water. He was warming himself up as the sun was hitting the gravel.

A few pictures from my annual winter trip to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Life Park. An hour north of Tampa, this park has a lot of fun animals including tons of manatees that head into the warm springs to stay warm for the winter.  You can take a boat out and swim with the manatees or just walk over them on a bridge. You can get up close here without getting wet. The park is full of birds, both wild and permanent residents that are injured.  More on those later.