West Palm Beach, Florida: Manatee Lagoon
Industry and Nature, working together. A lagoon heated by discharge from a power plant became popular with manatees; now it's been turned into an official viewing area, complete with a gift shop.
- Address:
- 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL
- Directions:
- North edge of the city. From US-1/FL-A1A turn east (no stoplight) onto 58th St. Drive two blocks to the stop sign, turn left onto N. Flagler Drive, then make a quick right at the Manatee Lagoon sign.
- Hours:
- Daily 9-4. Most manatees Dec.-March. Gated off-hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 561-626-2833
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm every day.
[Lynn Hahn, 03/08/2023]Manatee Lagoon
The Manatee Lagoon is temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
[PWarren, 01/16/2021]Nearby Offbeat Places
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The Lagoon reopened to the public in 2022.