Sleep with the Manatees

Fall asleep with Manatees circling your feet!

This program focuses on biodiversity, human interactions, and highlights the endangered Florida manatee.

Who can participate?

• 5th grade and up. Adults also welcome.
  

How much does Sleep with the Manatees Cost?

• $35.00 per participant (*Teachers bringing school groups are free)
  

Where will you sleep?

• Sleep with the Manatees sleeps in the Manatees Springs building.
• Minimum group size is 15 participants, including chaperones.
• Maximum group size is 60 participants, including chaperones.

What will you learn?

On your overnight, you will:

• Biodiversity, where it can be found and how we play a significant role in protecting it
• Eco-regions, specifically the Florida Everglades, and how relationships within make them so significant
• The Florida manatee, discover why it is endangered and what you can do to help
• Human impact to biodiversity

Overnights apply to school standards. Learn More >

Questions or to register contact the Education Department at (513) 559-7767 or email registrars@cincinnatizoo.org

For further questions about the overnight programs, contact our Program Coordinator at (513) 559-7725.