Volusia County Manatee Education

Manatee outreach programs
Our manatee education coordinator is available to conduct manatee outreach programs for any age group.

Choose one of the following manatee topics:
Manatees as mammals
Manatee threats
Manatee habitats

*Or, talk with our educator to create a program on the topic most interesting to your group.

The webpage has learning resource for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning about one of Florida’s most endangered marine mammals. The Florida manatee is a state and federally listed endangered species, and public knowledge and awareness is one of the key factors for its survival. This page contains lots of fun and educational activities for students, including a detailed look at manatee habitat, eating habits, and anatomy. You can even make your own manatee puppet.