Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to come have fun with art and science on Saturday afternoons at Manatee Lagoon. Registration for each Artful Learning class will open one week in advance at 3pm – spots fill quickly so we recommend signing up as soon as you can. Manatee Lagoon requires that parents stay on site. Seating, as available, as well as free Wi-Fi. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of class. At 12:50, any open seats will be offered to other guests.

Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center, is a new, FREE Palm Beach County educational attraction with a dedicated area for viewing manatees up close. The 16,000-square-foot center features engaging, hands-on exhibits for visitors to learn all about these endangered and unique creatures as well as the natural wonders of the surrounding Lake Worth Lagoon. On cold winter days, the facility’s observation deck is the ideal spot to view manatee herds basking in the warm-water outflows from Florida Power & Light Company’s adjacent Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center.

*Please note; the upstairs space and observation decks will be closed during private events. Thank you for your understanding, as the proceeds from these events help offset Manatee Lagoon’s operating expenses and allow us to further support our mission.

Mia the Manatee is our water-loving friend from the shallow Florida waters, sharing manatee facts and inspiration for all land and sea creatures. Explore Mia’s migration adventure as she travels from north to south and learn something new about manatees every day. Take a look around to learn about our favorite gentle giant and track the best places to spot manatees yourself! Kids, parents, educators and visitors to Florida can join Mia and her friends on Facebook at Facebook.com/ManateeLagoon and Instagram at @ManateeLagoon, for daily facts, photos and fun!