Sleep with the Manatees

Fall asleep with Manatees circling your feet!

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

*Our resident Manatees, Lil' Joe and Slip left the Zoo in October, 2009 and will soon will be released to the wild. Manatees will return to the Zoo in March, 2010. Book your Sleep with the Manatees overnight now for Spring 2010 while space is still available!

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 explore:

• 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

Standards for Schools

Sleep with the Manatees - OH Academic Standards (PDF)

Sleep with the Manatees - KY Academic Standards (PDF)

Sleep with the Manatees - IN Academic Standards (PDF)

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