Florida Manatee Tours, Crystal River

Crystal River Watersports guides whisk sightseers off on scenic boat tours through the Crystal River State Park. While aboard, they point out the park's vibrant coastline while guests snap photos of ancient Indian mounds and luscious greenery. As for the wildlife, the tour guides ensure camera-wielders stay on their guard, calling attention to indigenous species like wild pigs, otters, white-tailed deer, and of course, manatees.

The company provides complimentary snorkeling gear for guests who wish to swim among Florida's most magical aquatic creatures. All the while, the guides divulge to those listening the most fascinating manatee facts (see below for a few!).

About Manatees

• Their diet: consists primarily of sea grasses and they consume 10% of the body weight daily, chowing down for near 1/2 the day.
• Their size: Also known as the sea cow, they can weigh up to 1,200 pounds.
• Their closing living relative: elephants