We educate our 80,000 annual visitors through community support and involvement.

Would you like to help support our educational programs to protect manatees and conserve our ecosystems?

In addition to educating numerous people who visit us from around the world, we have planned curriculum for school children and are developing ecotours for families and adults.

Private support, gifts and donations make all of our education possible.

You can help by:

Memberships

Would you like to become a member of the Manatee Observation and Education Center? Your tax deductible membership contribution enables us to educate thousands of people about the endangered manatee and more!

As a member, you will receive free admission to the center, a 10% discount in our gift shop, a quarterly newsletter with regular updates about activities at the Center, and advance notice of special events.

Click here to become a member!

For more information about becoming a member, contact Camille Yates, Curator (772) 466-1600, ext. 3071, manatee@manateecenter.com

Sponsorships

Do you want more exposure for you business or just want to contribute to our educational projects? Then become a sponsor.

Sponsors are recognized in our newsletters, radio and newspaper advertisements, on plaques at the Center and much more depending on your level of sponsorship. The Center has over 80,000 visitors per year, so sponsors get a lot of exposure.

Become an annual sponsor of our Brown Bag Lunch Lectures, Newsletter, Naturefest or our Aquariums for $1,000.

Endow the Manatee Observation and Education Center and receive infinite recognition. Donate stocks or other valuables and you may be eligible for a tax deduction.

For more details, call (772) 466-1600, ext. 3071 or click here for our sponsorship form and we will contact you by email or phone.