If You Go Egrets stand motionless in the water, then pounce on fish. It tells where and when to find dozens of species and has maps and 80 color photos. Citrus County, the only area where you are allowed to swim with manatees, is 90 miles west of Orlando and 75 miles north of Tampa. Seven Citrus County outfitters offer guided manatee tours in the Homosassa and Crystal Rivers. The Fishbowl Observatory at Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park offers can't-miss manatee viewing.
Many parks have rental cabins.