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Working in partnership with the Manatee Observation and Education Center.

Working in partnership with the Manatee Observation and Education Center, we develop programs and events that create opportunities to teach, guide, and inspire stewardship of our environment, while enjoying the natural world around us.

11/02/2026

HAPPY MANATEE AWARENESS MONTH!
November is here, and what better time to celebrate our favorite gentle giants!
While the Manatee Center continues to undergo city construction and exhibit updates, our education and conservation efforts haven't slowed down! We've been busy taking the Manatee Center beyond our walls, visiting schools, connecting with students and sharing why Florida manatees and their habitats are so important to protect. And remember, we can bring the Manatee Center to YOUR GROUP – just reach out to us!

November is packed with opportunities to learn, celebrate and help protect our Florida manatees on the Treasure Coast!

Friday, November 13 | Noon
Manatee Center Lunch & Learn with FWC - Join us at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club to learn why manatees are a keystone species and how Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responds to manatees in distress, from rescue to rehabilitation and release.

Saturday, November 14 | 10 AM–4 PM
Marine Mammal Fest at Florida Oceanographic in Stuart - Come celebrate your favorite marine mammals at this fantastic family-friendly event! Meet conservation organizations, explore educational activities and discover more about the amazing marine mammals that share our waterways.

Saturday, November 21 | 10 AM–2 PM
ManateeFest — Celebrating Moe the Manatee's Birthday! Join us at the Manatee Center as we celebrate Moe's 30th birthday and Manatee Awareness Month! Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities, conservation partners and plenty of manatee excitement! 🎂🐋

06/03/2026

Preschoolers + Lagoon learning = the sweetest combo. 🐋🌿
Manatales is one of our favorite ways to “learn at the Lagoon” with the littlest members of our community.

Expect:
✨ Story time
✨ Singing + music
✨ Crafts to take home
✨ A warm welcome (even if it’s been a rough morning)

Perfect for young families looking for a fun routine and a reason to get out of the house
Plus, there is no charge!

Visit https://vist.ly/56e5m and register for Manatales (or call us and we’ll point you in the right direction 772-429-6266 ext. 3337

Helping People Succeed

05/31/2026

🌞 Summer Hours Alert! 🌼 Join the Manatee Center from June to August,
every day from 10 AM to 3 PM. We can't wait to see you!

05/29/2026

We’re grateful for eco-partners like St. Lucie County 4H who help bring environmental education to life for local students. We love collaborating on hands-on Lagoon learning experiences like this! 🥰

05/25/2026

❤️🤍💙We are proud to be recognized as a Blue Star Museum. Active duty military personnel and their families are invited to visit the Manatee Center at no cost as a token of our gratitude for their service.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

We also extend our appreciation to veterans—please present your ID to receive a discount for your entire party. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America. For more information, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

04/25/2026

What do you wanna be when you grow up? - Elementary school teacher
- Mechanical engineer - Tattoo artist - Lawyer - I Don’t Know Yet
- Culinary - To be honest I am not sure, I just want a good job - Pediatrician
- Nurse - 3rd grade teacher - Biologist - Marine sciences - Interior design - Ultrasound tech
- Mechanic - Pilot - Health sciences

St. Lucie County’s 11th and 12th graders swung by our Manatee Center table looking for interviews, internships, job skills, and volunteer options! These students are awesome volunteers and future manatee advocates!

Shoutout to TCEED / St Lucie EDC and a big thanks to Anita Fischer for the invite!

Address

480 N Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, FL
34950

Website

https://manateecenter.org/donate/

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