Manatee Appreciation Day

FWC officials: Be on the lookout for manatees as the head to warmer water FWC officials: Be on the lookout for manatees as the head to warmer water

By Kristy Knight

March 26, 2025 at 6:01 pm EDT

IT’S MANATEE APPRECIATION DAY!!

..it happens on the last Wednesday in March each year!

The 3 species of manatees are all considered gentle giants (sea cows) and spend most of their time eating, sleeping, and traveling.

Aww!

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