Manatee Masters, our educational docents, guide visitors on walking tours of Manatee Lagoon’s exhibits, providing insight about “all things manatee” and the Lake Worth Lagoon ecosystem. Tours are open to all ages.
All About Manatees Tour
Dive into the world of manatees with our engaging 45-minute tour, perfect for all ages! Led by our knowledgeable Manatee Masters, you’ll start by exploring manatee skeletons and discovering their unique adaptations and migration patterns. See a real satellite tag up close and learn how researchers track these gentle giants. Finally, find out about the threats manatees face and how you can make a difference in protecting this threatened species. Join us daily at 2 PM for an unforgettable experience!
Date: Daily, excluding the second Sunday of each month, unless otherwise noted on the calendar
Time: 2:00 p.m.; the program typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Registration: Opens 45 days in advance of each event and is requested for planning purposes.
Location: The walking tour will meet at the manatee skeletons inside the building’s entrance. Limited seating is available throughout the tour.
Cost: Free
Private Tours
Can’t make our daily 2:00 p.m. public tour? No problem! Our private guided tours offer the same exceptional experience at a time that works for you.
Choose from our pre-selected timeslots to enjoy a personalized guided tour of our complete exhibit space. You’ll receive the same expert commentary and educational insights as our popular public tour, but with the flexibility to select the perfect time for your schedule. While the content mirrors our acclaimed 2:00 p.m. tour, you’ll have the added benefit of selecting a convenient time from our available slots.
During the program, attendees will dive into the world of manatees with our engaging 30 to 45-minute tour, perfect for all ages! Led by our knowledgeable Manatee Masters, you’ll start by exploring manatee skeletons and discovering their unique adaptations and migration patterns. See a real satellite tag up close and learn how researchers track these gentle giants. Finally, find out about the threats manatees face and how you can make a difference in protecting this threatened species.
Book your private tour today and discover the wonders of Manatee Lagoon on your terms – same great experience, your preferred time.
Important information for all group visits:
- All group visits are by reservation only.
- Registration closes 14 days in advance of each tour
Group Size: Maximum 60 attendees
Date/Time: Every day, unless otherwise noted on our calendar starting at 9:15 a.m.. 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., or 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 minimum covers up to 25 guests / $5 per each additional guest
Are you a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or governmental agency? We’re pleased to offer complimentary private tours for qualifying organizations. Please email your official documentation (tax-exempt certificate, government agency verification, etc.) to info@visitmanateelagoon.com to receive your tour at no cost. Our team will review your documentation and reach out to you directly to coordinate scheduling for your tour.
- Picnicking – picnic tables are available on the Manatee Lagoon grounds on a first-come basis. Manatee Lagoon is not able to store lunches or coolers for visiting groups, and for security purposes, large coolers are not permitted in the building and may not be left unattended on site.
- Personal items – it is recommended that personal belongings (e.g. backpacks, water bottles) remain in the group’s vehicles to allow the children’s hands to be free and to minimize the potential of items being left behind.
- Please arrive on time. We reserve the right to shorten or cancel the program if a group arrives more than 10 minutes later than scheduled.
Manatee Lagoon reserves the right to cancel or end a program if participants do not abide by center or program rules.
Important Attendance Policy: Please arrive with the exact number of attendees you registered and paid for at the time of booking. Manatee Lagoon reserves the right to turn away unregistered attendees.
No-Show Policy: No refunds will be provided for registrants who do not show up on the day of their scheduled tour. Please ensure all registered attendees can attend your selected date and time.
Cancellation Policy: Groups who cancel 14 days or more prior to the scheduled visit will receive a full refund. Any requests for cancellations within 14 days of the scheduled visit will not receive a refund. However, groups can request to reschedule for a different date and transfer the payment to that reservation. The rescheduled date must be within the same calendar year and is based on Manatee Lagoon’s availability. If there are no available summer camp group visit sessions for the remainder of the summer, the group will not receive a refund. In the event that the scheduled visit is cancelled by Manatee Lagoon staff, a full refund will be issued within seven to ten business days unless the cancellation occurs more than 120 days after registration, in which case refund processing may take up to 45 days. To cancel or request a change in your reservation, use the confirmation email you received to modify your visit information as soon as possible. If you cannot find your confirmation email, please email us at info@visitmanateelagoon.com. Your confirmation email will come from scheduling@squarespacescheduling.com.
Self-Guiding Group visits
If you are a large group (10 or more people) interested in visiting Manatee Lagoon to self-guide without a tour or program reservation, please contact us and provide at least two week’s advance notice of your plans, including preferred date and time, number of visitors and mode of transportation. We may ask groups to adjust their plans to help manage visitation and parking levels to provide everyone with the best visitor experience.
