6990 Dickman Road Apollo Beach, FL , 33572 Website This nature area is operated by the Tampa electric utility, and is located about 10 miles south of Tampa on the Gulf of Mexico. Admission and parking are free. The center is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., November 1st through April 15th (closed on major holidays).
The hand-crank machine in in the upper level near the gift shop. The penny machine costs $0.51 per design.
This location has 2 Mold-A-Rama machines, which cost $5 per design. These machines are located downstairs around the bend towards the restrooms and the seating area.
Designs are: all designs say Manatee Viewing Center Apollo Beach FL.
1) Manatee
2) 2 Pelicans
3) 2 Manatees
4) a Snook (Fish)
Gift shop sells generic penny collector books.
11/3/25: Machine still upstairs, is around the corner to the left of the snack shop. Rolling really well on zinc!! |