Manatee Snorkel Encounter
Come along for an exciting day as we focus on Florida’s Gentle Giant, the West Indian Manatee. Our destination is Citrus County, “The Nature Coast.”
In the morning, outfitted with wetsuits, masks, snorkels, and fins, we will take a pontoon boat to locate manatees in the cool, spring-fed waters. During our manatee encounter, we’ll observe first-hand these sociable, endangered mammals. We’ll study them "up close and personal" in their natural habitat and discover what they look like, what they feel like, how they breathe, what they eat, and more! We’ll also learn what threatens the manatee’s survival and what we can do to help.
We’ll spend time in the afternoon at Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, a showcase for native Florida wildlife. At this 166-acre park located at the headwaters of the Homosassa River, we’ll visit the Children’s Education Center and also see many examples of Florida wildlife (some endangered or threatened) such as gators, crocodiles, snakes, deer, Florida black bear, bobcats, otter, Florida panthers, manatees (underwater viewing), and a variety of birds including endangered whooping cranes.
Cost includes pontoon boat ride, rental of wet suit, mask, snorkel, fins and tips for boat captains, as well as entrance to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. Departure time is very early so we can get out on the water to see more manatees. Our day as a group will end at Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park at approximately 3:00 PM. You may stay on your own until the park closes at 5:30 PM.
PLEASE NOTE:
Minimum number: 20
Maximum number: 45
Minimum age: 6 years.
Cost: $65 for 6-12 years and $70 for 13 years and over.
BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE
It is best to schedule this adventure during winter months for best manatee viewing opportunities. Creation Adventure Field Trips are usually scheduled on Fridays, but there are a limited number of other open dates listed on the web site calendar. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are generally unavailable due to weekly homeschool science classes. One Friday each month is also unavailable due to monthly high school Marine Science at SeaWorld classes. To visit our website calendar and check for available dates or currently scheduled trips, click here.
CONTACT MERILEE CLIFTON at 407-331-3427 or sciencepartners@cfl.rr.com with any questions
PLEASE NOTE:
Minimum number: 20
Maximum number: 45
Minimum age: 6 years.
Cost: $65 for 6-12 years and $70 for 13 years and over.
BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE
It is best to schedule this adventure during winter months for best manatee viewing opportunities. Creation Adventure Field Trips are usually scheduled on Fridays, but there are a limited number of other open dates listed on the web site calendar. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are generally unavailable due to weekly homeschool science classes. One Friday each month is also unavailable due to monthly high school Marine Science at SeaWorld classes. To visit our website calendar and check for available dates or currently scheduled trips, click here.
CONTACT MERILEE CLIFTON at 407-331-3427 or sciencepartners@cfl.rr.com with any questions
Join our next Manatee Snorkel Encounter Friday, January 13, 2012.
Open to everyone. Reserve your space today!
Download the registration form below. You will need a PDF reader (free) such as Foxit Reader or Adobe Reader.
Download the registration form below. You will need a PDF reader (free) such as Foxit Reader or Adobe Reader.
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