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Established in 1983 to protect the Florida Manatee, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is home to approximately 600 manatees when they migrate here during the winter. There are several different places throughout the park where visitors can see the manatees, but the most popular is the Three Sisters boardwalk, which can be reached by taking a shuttle from the Three Sisters Springs Center. Once here, visitors can admire the manatees from the boardwalk, rent a kayak to paddle around on the river, or even join a guided tour to snorkel among the gentle giants.
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge , 1502 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429, Phone: 352-563-2088
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