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Manatee Lagoon Learn about manatees and marine life and explore free interactive exhibits at Manatee Lagoon! 💙🌊 to 4 p.m. Out of manatee season we are closed on Mondays.
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Come see what’s new at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Disovery Center®! During manatee season (November 15 - March 31) we are open seven days a week, 9 a.m. Visit our educational building, upper and lower observation decks, a new augmented reality solar 3D exhibit, and tropical grounds with outstanding views of the picturesque Lake Worth Lagoon. While spotting manatees is not guaranteed, Manatee Lagoon is an ideal location to see them during cooler weather when they congregate near the clean, warm-water outflow of the adjacent FPL Rivera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center. The likelihood of seeing a manatee increases during manatee season, which begins November 15th. FACEBOOK COMMENTING GUIDELINES

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Sorry, our calendar is full. Our plans for the next 30 days? Counting down until Manatee Season begins November 15!Who e...
10/16/2026

Sorry, our calendar is full.

Our plans for the next 30 days? Counting down until Manatee Season begins November 15!

Who else has it marked on their calendar? 👀

We NEED to sea you there! Mark your calendars for our Manatee Season Kickoff on Saturday, November 21.Learn more at the ...
10/14/2026

We NEED to sea you there!

Mark your calendars for our Manatee Season Kickoff on Saturday, November 21.

Learn more at the link in comments, and stay tuned for more details. 👀

Dive into the mysterious world beneath the waves! 🌊🔦Join us for Lectures at the Lagoon on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. as b...
10/12/2026

Dive into the mysterious world beneath the waves! 🌊🔦

Join us for Lectures at the Lagoon on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. as biologist and underwater photographer Andrea Whitaker takes us on a South Florida blackwater dive.

Discover the incredible nightly migration of billions of tiny marine creatures from the deep, and see stunning macro photography revealing fascinating animals smaller than 2 inches in extraordinary detail. 🦐🐙📸

Come explore a side of our ocean that few ever get to see! Register now at the link in comments.

Join us for a Lecture at the Lagoon, where you will have the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of environmental experts. These knowledgeable speakers specialize in sharing captivating stories about a variety of fascinating topics, from the octopus population under the Blue Heron Bridge in Riv...

How many did you get right? Share this with a friend and see if they can beat your score!
10/07/2026

How many did you get right?

Share this with a friend and see if they can beat your score!

If manatees could house hunt, their dream home would look a little something like this...This World Habitat Day, let’s a...
10/05/2026

If manatees could house hunt, their dream home would look a little something like this...

This World Habitat Day, let’s appreciate the places manatees call home and do our part to keep them healthy, safe, and thriving 🩵

Stop by Manatee Lagoon to learn more.

October has officially swum in. 🎃Who else is excited for spooky season?
10/02/2026

October has officially swum in. 🎃

Who else is excited for spooky season?

🌊 Vendor and exhibitor applications for ManateeFest 2027 are now open! Join us on Feb. 6, 2027, for Manatee Lagoon's big...
10/01/2026

🌊 Vendor and exhibitor applications for ManateeFest 2027 are now open!

Join us on Feb. 6, 2027, for Manatee Lagoon's biggest event of the year as we celebrate 11 years of manatees, marine life and environmental education.

We're looking for:
🌱 Environmental exhibitors
🎨 Arts & crafts vendors
🍴 Food vendors

💲 Early bird pricing ends Oct. 31, 2026 and registration rates increase in Nov. 1, 2026!

📅 Apply by Dec. 18, 2026. Don't wait to reserve your spot!

Last year we welcomed over 10,000 guests celebrating manatees, marine life and our beautiful Lake Worth Lagoon! Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible community event.

Ready to dive in? Visit our link in comments!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MANATEE LAGOON’S 11TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! ManateeFest 2027 is a joyous celebration marking Manatee Lagoon’s 11th anniversary! This FREE, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of manatees, the Lake Worth Lagoon, and environmental con...

Send this to a friend who is cute AND interesting!
09/29/2026

Send this to a friend who is cute AND interesting!

09/26/2026

Do you hear that? 🎶

It's the sound of our favorite season getting closer. Only 50 days to go!

Who else is counting down with us?

09/25/2026

Can you think of a better Saturday? ☀️

Visit the link in comments to plan your next trip to Manatee Lagoon.

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6000 N. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL
33407

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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(561) 626-2833

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