Check-in
Meeting point: Manatee Lagoon – an FPL Eco-Discovery Center
6000 N Flagler Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33407
A guide of the WILD in the Palm Beaches Tour will greet you just inside the entrance to Manatee Lagoon.
What to bring: Hat, mineral sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes are strongly encouraged.
Special requirements: Each child must have at least one accompanying adult.
Restrictions: Maximum two wheelchair users per tour.
What to Expect
Manatee Lagoon – an FPL Eco-Discovery Center — Your WILD journey begins at Manatee Lagoon – an FPL Eco-Discovery Center. Participants will begin their journey with a breathtaking view of the Lake Worth Lagoon, a prime habitat for manatees, before a guided experience by a knowledgeable Manatee Master, who will guide them through the interactive educational center and outdoor observation deck for the opportunity to see manatees in the environment. With help from the underwater Manatee Cam, participants can observe these gentle giants both above and below water.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve — Then you will hop on the Wildlife Connection shuttle to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, a 20-acre haven dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of native Florida wildlife. Here, you will enjoy a boxed lunch while having an unforgettable encounter with one of the sanctuary’s animal ambassadors. These encounters not only foster a deeper appreciation for Florida’s diverse wildlife but also highlight the sanctuary’s vital role in animal rehabilitation and education. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the sanctuary’s grounds, home to over 200 animals.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center — The final stop on your WILD adventure takes you to Loggerhead Marinelife Center, renowned for its commitment to sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation. You will tour the Outdoor Sea Turtle Hospital, where you will meet sea turtles undergoing medical treatment and learn about the ongoing efforts to protect them. Through tank-side informative talks, you will gain insight into the threats facing sea turtles and the critical role of conservation in ensuring their survival. As a token of appreciation for your support of wildlife conservation in Palm Beach County, each guest will receive a 10% discount to shop at LMC’s ocean-inspired Gift Store before returning to your origin point at Manatee Lagoon.
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation on LMC’s Ocean Connection shuttle bus
- Boxed lunch
- 30-minutes of guided activity at each location and bonus time to self-explore each location before re-boarding
- Exclusive discount on retail items at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Highlights
Each wildlife conservation partner relies on donations, grants and/or program fees to support or enhance their critical work. Proceeds from each booking supports animal care and education at each organization.
FAQs
This is a small capacity program focused on providing guests with a specially-curated guided experience at each wildlife facility. There is a maximum of 25 passengers per tour.
The tour lasts 4.5 hours from start to finish. Each guest will have approximately 1-hour at each location, with at least 30-minutes of guided activity at each location and extra time to self-guide, shop, and/or use restroom facilities.
All ages are welcome on the tour, however due to the length and nature of the guided experiences, we do not recommend this tour for children under 6.
As this tour is designed for wildlife encounters and outdoor spaces, we will cancel tours in the event of severe rains, lightning or other severe weather warnings. A full refund will be offered on these occasions. Intermittent rain will not warrant cancellation, as quality wildlife encounters are still possible and the conservation work does not stop!
Each facility has both indoor and outdoor areas, but the majority of the animal encounters will be hosted outdoors with shade shelter. However, a hat/head protection, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes are strongly encouraged.
Transportation is on the Ocean Connection shuttle bus, a 28-passenger shuttle designed to provide a comfortable short ride from out partner locations. The seating is not bench-style; each passenger has their own seat. The longest leg of this multi-stop tour is 30 minutes.
Each guest will receive a boxed lunch with a sandwich, chips and a canned water. Snacks are available for purchase at each partner location or can be brought from home to enjoy throughout the tour where food is permitted.
To experience the full diversity of conservation in Palm Beach County and as the WILD in the Palm Beaches experience is exclusive to our guests, each guest is asked to participate in the entire tour. Please call 561-627-8280 x119 if you have concerns with the duration of the tour.
Yes. Registered ADA Service Animals on active duty to perform their task are permitted in all areas where guests will be taken. We kindly ask and require that animals providing emotional support or that will be off-duty at any point on the Tour be left at home.
We do not offer refunds within a 24-hour period of your booking. However, under special circumstances we may offer a booking credit at our discretion.
Cancellations may be made up to 14 days in advance. Bookings may be transferred within the 14 day non-cancellation period up to 24 hours in advance. Bookings cancelled within 24 hours are non-refundable.
