Manatee Conservation Celebration 2026

Manatee Conservation Celebration 2026

Sat, May 2, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM

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Family Friendly

Join us on Saturday, May 2 at ZooTampa’s first-ever Manatee Conservation Celebration, a special event dedicated to raising awareness and support for Florida’s iconic sea cows. The family-friendly event blends education and entertainment, offering guests the chance to learn about one of our state’s most cherished species. Enjoy kid-friendly activities, interactive presentations, local vendors, and live music. Plus, meet some of the partners of the ManateeRescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, a cooperative of organizations working together to rescue, rehabilitate and save manatees. The event also features exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the Zoo’s new Manatee Rescue and world-renowned ZooTampa David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center, where more than 600 sick, injured, and orphaned rescued manatees have received care with the majority released back to the wild. Don’t miss it! Mark your calendar for May 2 for an unforgettable day of manatee love, family fun, meaningful education, and conservation! Click here to learn more.   Funding made possible in part by

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Zoo Tampa

Experience amazing species & join us on our mission to save wildlife. Up-close encounter with our stingrays. https://zootampa.org/encounters