Each month, the Manatee Center opens its doors to the community by waiving admission for a full day. It's our way of making coastal discovery accessible to everyone.

Start your morning with coffee, light breakfast bites, and great conversation at the Manatee Center’s new monthly gathering. Coffee & Conservation is a casual, welcoming space where visitors, locals, and conservation partners can meet, share stories, and learn more about the amazing work happening to protect the Indian River Lagoon. Stroll through, grab a cup, and join the conversation—and if we’re lucky, a manatee might swim by to say hello!