Manatee Lagoon
NatureFree

Manatee Lagoon

6000 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

3 mo–16 yrs

45–90 min

morning · afternoon

Stroller friendly Restrooms

Manatee season ≈ Nov 15–Mar 31 (cold snaps are best); closed Mondays — check site

Free waterfront education center where manatees gather in the warm-water outflow on cool days (roughly Nov 15 – Mar 31), with an observation deck and exhibits.

Why kids love it

Free, stroller-easy, and on a good winter day the manatee viewing is unforgettable — a perfect cool-season day trip.

West Palm Beach · West Palm Beach area

🎒 Packing list

  • • Bug spray
  • • Water bottles
  • • Sunscreen
  • • Hat
  • • Closed-toe shoes
  • • Wipes

Safety notes

  • ! Stay on boardwalks and trails — this is gator country
  • ! Never let a toddler approach the water's edge
  • ! Check for ticks after grassy trails

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