# Manatee Lagoon: Free FPL Eco-Discovery Center & Winter Wild Manatee Haven > Place to go for families in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily during winter manatee season (Nov 15–Mar 31) 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Closed… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 - Ages: All ages welcome; 100% stroller-friendly with elevator access to the second-floor observation deck; toddler-specific discovery nooks - Price: 100% Free admission and free on-site parking - Schedule: 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 - Organizer: Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) - Official page: https://www.visitmanateelagoon.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/manatee-lagoon-free-fpl-eco-discovery-center-and-winter-wild-manatee-h--listing-93b417cb931b2666b8342328 ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Miami - [Hayride and Bonfire — Parkland Equestrian Center](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/hayride-and-bonfire-parkland-equestrian-center--listing-3d4dffb8cccac1922da21c55) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Parkland Equestrian Center at Temple Park · From $7 · checked Oct 20. 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