If you haven't been to Manatee Lagoon in a while, here's the perfect time to visit. This information has been updated for 2025. Exhibits include three life-sized manatee statues, a seagrass exhibit and a Florida mangroves exhibit. Entry to Manatee Lagoon is free. Parking is also free.
Recurring events
Manatee Rescue Adventure
When: Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: The program is located on the exhibit floor, near the classroom.
Cost: Free
Features: Younger guests get to experience a simulated manatee rescue.
Manatee Tales: Adventures with Mia & Friends
When: Every few weeks, on Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is a kid-friendly story time program that fosters curiosity that children have about marine life. Advance registration required. Visit this