Florida’s cutest resident indeed 🥹🫶🏼 Winter in Florida is such a special time of year! With temps in the 30s, we were in for a treat. Florida’s freshwater springs stay at a warm 72 degrees year round, so during cold winter temperatures the manatees will make their way from the ocean and into the springs. If you want to experience Florida manatees, I highly recommend: ✨ A paddle tour with @ecoventurefl at Silver Springs ✨ Swim with manatees at Crystal River w/ @birds_underwater ⚠️ Manatees are federally protected!! DO NOT TOUCH, DO NOT PET, DO NOT CHASE, DO NOT FEED! It is illegal! They are wild animals and having them associate positive things with humans leads to them getting too close to boats. Humans & boat strikes are their only predators in the wild! #outdoors #wildlife #outdooradventure #florida #manatees #adventure #travel