Exciting in-person festival and virtual activities invite all ages
to learn about and show appreciation for Florida’s favorite marine mammal
WHAT:
Marking its sixth anniversary since opening in 2016, Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® is hosting its annual ManateeFest, where it will celebrate the iconic marine mammals. It’s been a challenging year for manatees, whose primary food source, seagrass, has been compromised due to algal blooms in various waterways. Experts and family-friendly programs will be presented throughout the day to educate visitors on the importance of protecting manatees and what we can all do to help. For the first time ever, ManateeFest will be a hybrid event where visitors can be inspired by beloved sea cows, explore the wonders of Lake Worth Lagoon, and learn about environmental conservation either live in-person or virtually online.
The free, family-friendly event will offer a large variety of activities, including food trucks, conservation-themed vendors, environmental booths and live music performances. In-person attendees will enjoy a KidsFunZone featuring a beach cleanup and Recycling Relay Race, a Conservation Pledge station, educational Coastal Chats, photo opportunities with Mia the Manatee and special friends, marine life face painting, arts and crafts stations, local and state environmental exhibitors and much more.
The fun doesn’t stop there – in addition to an interactive photo booth and downloadable coloring sheets, online ManateeFest guests will have the unique opportunity to visit local small businesses by clicking through a virtual storefront from 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 26 through midnight on Sunday, March 27 and a chance to win prizes by playing an online trivia game.
WHEN:
Saturday, March 26, 2022
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE:
Online at www.VisitManateeLagoon.com/ManateeFest
In-person at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco Discovery Center®
6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
COST:
Free admission and parking. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Katie Kiselewski, [email protected], 561-371-7655
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