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Save the Manatee Club Save the Manatee Club was established in 1981 by Jimmy Buffett and FL Gov Bob Graham
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In order to accomplish our objective and goals we concentrate our efforts on reducing the negative impacts to manatees and their aquatic habitat caused by human activity through:

*Increasing public awareness and education.
*Sponsoring research, rescue, rehabilitation, and release efforts.
*Advocating for strong protection measures, such as boat speed zones and sanctuaries.
*Taking legal action when appropriate

We also assist scientists and educators in the Wider Caribbean, South America, and West Africa with their conservation efforts.

Live, Love, Clank 🩵🦭River Ambassador (RA) Val spotted Clank the Manatee at a recent eco-paddle event. What a sighting! C...
10/16/2026

Live, Love, Clank 🩵🦭
River Ambassador (RA) Val spotted Clank the Manatee at a recent eco-paddle event. What a sighting! Clank was rescued as an orphaned calf and rehabilitated. Once he reached a whopping and healthy weight of 725 lbs (328 kg), he was released into Blue Spring in 2024 and outfitted with a satellite tracking device so researchers from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute could monitor him for the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership to make sure he adapted to life in the wild.
GPS tracking devices and freeze brands help researchers track released manatees to monitor their adaptation back into the wild. Val quickly identified Clank using Save the Manatee Club's scar chart.
Recently, high water levels have led more manatees to use the Wekiva River. Remember to report sightings of healthy manatees to 🔗 savethemanatee.org/sightings and sightings of any distressed or injured manatees directly to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 1-888-404-3922.
If you encounter a manatee while in the water, admire from afar and keep your paddles out of the water! Let's all make sure to take care of our gentle giants 🦭🩵

10/16/2026

💙🌊 ¡Gracias a Save the Manatee Club por continuar apoyando nuestra misión!

Su compromiso con la conservación de los manatíes y el respaldo que nos han brindado significan muchísimo para nuestro equipo y, sobre todo, para los manatíes bajo nuestro cuidado. 🩺🩻💉💊

Gracias por creer en nuestro trabajo y por ayudarnos a seguir rescatando, rehabilitando y brindándoles una segunda oportunidad de regresar a su hábitat natural.

¡Gracias por ser parte de esta misión y por seguir caminando junto a nosotros! 🤝🏼🇵🇷

Featured Manatee 5K Sponsor: Florida Dive Company We are so excited to have Florida Dive Company on board to sponsor our...
10/16/2026

Featured Manatee 5K Sponsor: Florida Dive Company

We are so excited to have Florida Dive Company on board to sponsor our Manatee 5K at the Manatee Sponsor level!

"Florida Dive Company provides guided snorkeling, scuba diving, and Try Scuba experiences at Blue Spring State Park, focusing on education, conservation, and responsible recreation.

As the park’s exclusive approved provider of these underwater experiences, our guides help guests explore Blue Spring while learning about the spring’s history, freshwater ecosystem, wildlife, and the importance of protecting Florida’s natural resources.

Our goal is simple: create memorable adventures that inspire a deeper appreciation for Blue Spring State Park, its ecosystem, the wildlife that calls it home, and our shared responsibility to protect it.

Visit floridadivecompany.com/pages/blue-spring-state-park-dive-snorkel-tours to learn more and book your tour today!"

➡ Interested in becoming a sponsor or donating a giveaway item for our race in November? Visit SaveTheManatee.org/5K-sponsor to learn more about how you can get involved.

👉 Less than 1 month until the in-person Manatee 5K at Blue Spring State Park!We have less than 50 spots left open and th...
10/16/2026

👉 Less than 1 month until the in-person Manatee 5K at Blue Spring State Park!
We have less than 50 spots left open and they are going fast, so sign up now at savethemanatee5k.org to join 700+ other participants!🏃‍♂️
Virtual option is still open too!

👋Come see us this Saturday!👋Join us on Saturday, October 17th, at Lagoon Fest in Melbourne to learn about the importance...
10/15/2026

👋Come see us this Saturday!👋

Join us on Saturday, October 17th, at Lagoon Fest in Melbourne to learn about the importance of the Indian River Lagoon.

Environmental exhibitors will be present to showcase a variety of restoration projects, educational efforts, available citizen-science projects and volunteer activities. Enjoy food trucks, live music, arts and craft vendors, a bounce house, games and other family friendly activities. If you're attending, be sure to check out Save the Manatee Club's booth to learn about our mission to protect manatees and their habitats for future generations.

🎟Admission to this even is free!

10/15/2026

How do you transport a between different facilities?!
A number of manatees were transfered between different rehabilitation facilities this week as part of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership. Watch a short video to learn more!

10/14/2026

Our partners at Brevard Zoo welcomed 3 new manatees for rehabilitation as part of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership!

Our partners at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed 3 new manatees for rehabilitation as part of the Manatee Rescue & Reh...
10/14/2026

Our partners at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed 3 new manatees for rehabilitation as part of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership!

Virtual Save the Manatee 5K!🏃🥇We love to see our virtual participants! Thank you Terri for sharing your photos with us c...
10/14/2026

Virtual Save the Manatee 5K!🏃🥇
We love to see our virtual participants! Thank you Terri for sharing your photos with us completing the virtual Manatee 5K in North Carolina!
There's still time to sign up and join the fun! Complete any activity of your choice at a location of your choice! Sign up at savethemanatee5k.org

Wanting to join in person? We have less than 100 spots left open for our November 15th event at Blue Spring State Park!

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317 Wekiva Springs Road
Longwood, FL
32779

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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