Manatee Lagoon: Free FPL Eco-Discovery Center & Winter Wild Manatee Haven
Visit on your scheduleDec 1 – Feb 28 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Open daily during winter manatee season (Nov 15–Mar 31) 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Manatee Lagoon6000 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 · 70.4 mi approx. from MiamiDirections
All ages welcome; 100% stroller-friendly with elevator access to the second-floor observation deck; toddler-specific discovery nooks
Free100% Free admission and free on-site parking
About this adventure
When winter cold fronts sweep into South Florida and coastal water temperatures dip below 68°F, dozens of wild Florida manatees seek refuge in the warm-water outflows of the FPL clean energy center along the Lake Worth Lagoon. Manatee Lagoon—an FPL Eco-Discovery Center in Riviera Beach—is an educational facility built specifically for the public to observe these gentle 'sea cows' in the wild without admission charges. The 16,000-square-foot waterfront center features a spacious 50-foot observation deck overlooking the warm-water canal, hands-on interactive marine exhibits, toddler storytimes, Junior Aqua Lab science activities, and daily educational talks by marine naturalists. The entire two-story facility, outdoor boardwalk, and shaded pavilion are 100% stroller- and wheelchair-accessible with complimentary on-site parking.
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