Interactive educational exhibits, solar trees and opportunities for selfies are featured at a waterfront attraction in Riviera Beach. Entry to Manatee Lagoon is free. Parking is free.

It’s an ideal idea for a free excursion with the family.

Manatee Lagoon includes

• interactive educational exhibits
• augmented reality 3D animated solar tree exhibit
• lagoonside presentations focusing on information about manatees, usually at 2 p.m.
• waterfront deck overlooking Lake Worth Lagoon with opportunities to watch wildlife, including manatees usually during winter
• picnic area
• gift shop
• free yoga for adults, usually 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays & and 8 a.m. Saturdays, registration is required, 561-626-2833
• Wonderlands of the Lake Worth Lagoon Watershed photo exhibit from Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management
• live webcam

Manatee Lagoon is at 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, 561-626-2833, website

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