Date and Time
Sunday Jan 23, 2011
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Location
Valentine Park in Orange City On West French Ave, off Hwy 17-92 (off I-4, Exit 114, Follow signs to the festival)
Description
Join the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as they partner with the Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Valentine Park in Orange City. The Manatee Festival will offer live entertainment with great shows from local performers, animal ambassadors from the Zoo, along with presentations by Zoo staff. There will also be loads of arts and craft booths and kids games, so everyone will find something to spark their interest. And, just when you get tired of that New Year's diet, there will be plenty of festival foods available to purchase. Take the shuttle to Blue Springs State Park to see the magnificent manatees in their natural setting. Typically 100 or more manatees grace the festival goers each year by visiting the springs. So join the Zoo as we enjoy some good ole festival fun and check out the manatees at the Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival. $8 for Adults, $2 Children 4-10 (Children 3 and under free!)To learn more go to www.themanateefestival.com.
