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FAQs

Most of the information about Manatee Lagoon activities and programs can be found by browsing this website. Here are some additional answers to questions you might have about our facility. What is the Cost of Admission? Manatee Lagoon is free to visit and free onsite parking is available. Guests can visit the facility during our …

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Lionfish are Beautiful Invaders

What is an invasive species? A beautiful threat. Native to the Indo-Pacific, lionfish are a nonnative, invasive species to Florida, including in Lake Worth Lagoon. Lionfish were first reported offshore Florida’s coast in 1985 near Dania Beach. Since then, they have become established in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and throughout the Caribbean Sea. As …

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Self-Guided Tour

EXPLORE AND LEARN AT YOUR CONVENIENCE About the Exhibit: No matter what time of day you visit Manatee Lagoon, now you have the option of taking a self-guided tour! Learn from Manatee Masters through fun, educational videos that teach you about a wide variety of topics, including manatee biology, an explanation of why we don’t …

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MANATEES AND SEAGRASS

WONDERFUL WORLD OF SEAGRASSES About the Exhibit: Come explore our new Seagrass Exhibit at Manatee Lagoon- An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®. Learn about how important seagrasses are, not only for our manatees, but the entire Lake Worth Lagoon Ecosystem! Seagrass is the main food source for manatees and the only flowering plant that lives completely underwater. …

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Photo Exhibit

LEARN ABOUT LAKE WORTH LAGOON Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management presents an educational photographic nature display from the organization’s 2024 wall calendar. The photo display showcases wildlife above water and under and beautiful environmental scenery around Palm Beach County. The exhibits can be found in the downstairs hallway near the exit at …

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Featured Exhibits

Coming Soon New Seagrass Nursery Under Construction Learn about its benefits Learn about Lake Worth Lagoon Discover its nature Wonderful World of Seagrasses Learn More Artificial Reefs Matter Dive into fun facts Learn More Self-Guided Tour Learn More Lionfish Lionfish are Beautiful Invaders Learn More Artificial Reefs Matter Dive into fun facts Learn More Self-Guided …

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Autism Friendly Resources

At Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center, we are proud to be a certified autism friendly business by the Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our visitors, including those with autism and their families. To achieve this, we offer sensory kits, sensory-friendly …

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Fun Facts

About Manatees The Florida manatee is the largest of all the world’s manatees. In fact, the most gigantic can weigh more than 3,500 pounds! Measuring up to 12 feet from snout to tail, most adult manatees tip the scales at more than 1,200 pounds. That’s four times the weight of the black bear, Florida’s next-largest …

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Contact Us

You can email us with questions at info@visitmanateelagoon.com Our phone number is: 561-MAN-ATEE Our Address is: 6000 N. Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33407