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Join Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® to celebrate the start of manatee season with a free kickoff event on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year’s event focuses on “Safe Boating” to promote conservation efforts and raise safety awareness, including guidelines to keep manatees safe. Bring the whole family to enjoy face painting, cornhole, marine-themed vendors, and a sweet treat food truck! The first 200 visitors will receive a free waterproof phone pouch with information on how to report a distressed manatee in the wild.
“We hope visitors enjoy the event and also learn about manatees in the wild,” said Zack Greenberg, senior operations manager of Manatee Lagoon. “Our goal at Manatee Lagoon is to inspire people to preserve and protect Florida’s environment and wildlife for future generations. Manatees are an iconic part of our local ecosystem and by promoting safe boating practices, we aim to further protect these gentle creatures and ensure their safety in their natural habitats.”
Aside from celebrating the start of manatee season, there are even more reasons to visit Manatee Lagoon! The enhanced facility features new exhibits and programs, including a brand-new seagrass nursery exhibit, Florida mangroves exhibit and Manatee Tales Story Time.
Now in its eighth year of promoting manatee education and environmental conservation, Manatee Lagoon remains a popular community destination and an ideal place to learn about these beloved Florida mammals. FPL established Manatee Lagoon in 2016 as part of its environmental mission to educate the public about manatees.
To learn more about Manatee Lagoon at visitmanateelagoon.com.
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About Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®
Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® is a free Palm Beach County educational attraction with a dedicated area to view manatees up close. The 16,000-square-foot center features engaging, hands-on exhibits for visitors to learn all about the unique creatures as well as the natural wonders of the surrounding Lake Worth Lagoon. During the colder winter months, the facility’s observation deck is the ideal spot to view manatees basking in the clean, warm-water outflows from Florida Power & Light Company’s adjacent Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center. Manatee Lagoon also offers digital resources and educational virtual content for manatee fans near and far on its website: VisitManateeLagoon.com.
The center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for major holidays, until Nov. 15, 2024, which marks the beginning of manatee season. Nov. 15 through March 31, 2025, the center will be open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
