Celebrate Manatee Awareness Month with fun activities throughout November at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!
About the Event
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is celebrating Manatee Awareness Month throughout November with a monthlong lineup of interactive guest activities, special experiences and opportunities to learn more about the conservation of Florida’s beloved manatees.
Visit our two rescued manatee patients, Axle and Gilbert, in the Dr. James “Buddy” Powell Manatee Rehabilitation Center, learn about our manatee conservation efforts, and enjoy a variety of activities and special offers celebrating manatees each day of the week. Daily manatee crafts, treats and photo opportunities will also be available throughout the month.
Schedule of Activities:
Daily manatee crafts will include manatee rock painting, stickers, glitter tattoos, and other crafts. Manatee pretzels will be available for purchase at the Snack Shack.
Manatee Awareness Month – Member Giveaway!
More Visits. More Chances. One Amazing Animal Experience!
We’re celebrating Manatee Awareness Month with a special giveaway just for CMA members!
Every time you visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium during November, you’ll receive one entry into a drawing for a special CMA Animal Experience!*
The more you visit, the more chances you have to win!
How It Works:
- Visit CMA anytime November 1–30, 2026.
- Receive one giveaway entry per member, per visit.
- Each additional visit earns another entry.
- At the end of November, one lucky member will be randomly selected to win a CMA Animal Experience!
Thank you for being a CMA member and helping support our mission of Rescue, Rehab, Release!
Not a CMA Member yet? Become a member today!
*Animal Experience subject to availability and applicable restrictions. Additional giveaway terms to be finalized.
Special Events
Manatee Awareness Month Webinar on November 12
Join CMA Research Institute and partners from the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership during this educational Manatee Awareness Month Webinar. Register for the webinar or join us on November 12 at 12:30pm to watch the webinar from the Dolphin Tale Theater at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Fahlo at CMA on November 12-14
Our partners at Fahlo will be at CMA on November 13-14 with special giveaways for anyone purchasing Fahlo manatee tracking bracelets at the Rescue Store!
Manatee Rescue, Research and Conservation at CMA
Manatee Awareness Month also provides an opportunity to spotlight CMA’s extensive manatee research, rescue and rehabilitation expertise. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) conducts important research throughout Florida and internationally, including ongoing work in Cuba and Belize, to better understand manatee populations, movements, habitats and the challenges they face.
Net proceeds from every visit to Clearwater Marine Aquarium help support our manatee rescue and conservation efforts.