Save the Manatee Club

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 wh

en appropriate

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

After eluding the sighting network for a few years, adoptee Bama was finally spotted while she was wintering in Florida!...
06/23/2026

After eluding the sighting network for a few years, adoptee Bama was finally spotted while she was wintering in Florida! Read the update from our partners at DISL's Manatee Sighting Network

The team at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Manatee Sighting Network (DISL/MSN) received their first sighting report of the season on April 3 in Mobile Bay, Alabama.

AMAZING we have all 50 US states on board for our virtual Save the Manatee 5K!!!🎉🙌In addition, we have participants from...
06/23/2026

AMAZING we have all 50 US states on board for our virtual Save the Manatee 5K!!!🎉🙌
In addition, we have participants from Canada, the UK, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Switzerland, Finland, Austria and Sweden!

Sign up to join the fun and represent your state or country (or participate in our in-person event at Blue Spring State Park in FL on November 15th.

The virtual option can be completed on your own time from anywhere doing an activity of your choice!
➡savethemanatee5k.org

Join Save the Manatee Club for the 23rd annual Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring State Park on Sunday, November 15th, 2...
06/23/2026

Join Save the Manatee Club for the 23rd annual Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring State Park on Sunday, November 15th, 2026!🏃
Registration is open at savethemanatee5k.org - each race packet includes a shirt, finisher medal and bib all featuring manatee adoptee "Gator"!🐊
‼️Sign up today to guarantee your spot as this event will sell out!

06/22/2026

Featured adoptee: Lily!
Lily is one of the few adult females to regularly winter at the Blue Spring State Park. She has returned each year since 1974 and has had at least 11 calves. Learn more about Lily and adopt her at https://savethemanatee.org/adopt-a-manatee/lily/

We have ALL US states on board for our 2026 virtual Save the Manatee 5K EXCEPT for Wyoming!Sign up at savethemanatee5k.o...
06/21/2026

We have ALL US states on board for our 2026 virtual Save the Manatee 5K EXCEPT for Wyoming!
Sign up at savethemanatee5k.org to represent your state!

Each race packet includes a bib, shirt and medal and you can complete the event at any time, from anywhere doing an activity of your choice!

Happy ! Celebrate the day by sending a fun (& free) manatee e-card! Check them out at savethemanatee.org/ecards
06/21/2026

Happy !
Celebrate the day by sending a fun (& free) manatee e-card! Check them out at savethemanatee.org/ecards

06/20/2026

Visiting a spring on a hot summer day? Remember to respect the locals and be a responsible visitor by keeping a few quick tips in mind!

Sponsors Needed for our 2026 Save the Manatee 5K!Applications are now open at savethemanatee.org/5k-sponsor (you can fin...
06/20/2026

Sponsors Needed for our 2026 Save the Manatee 5K!
Applications are now open at savethemanatee.org/5k-sponsor (you can find both our sponsorship packet and intake form here). We are looking for monetary, as well as in-kind sponsors and those who would like to donate an item for our giveaway!
Various levels are available, so check it out!

Address

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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