Wildlife For Kids
Fun facts, activities, and explorer guides for our youngest sailors!
Welcome, Junior Explorers!
Are you ready for an adventure? The Indian River Lagoon is like a giant, underwater jungle filled with amazing animals. Here are some fun facts to learn before you set sail with us!
🐬 Awesome Dolphin Facts
- 1They have names! Dolphins give themselves a specific whistle (like a name) so their friends know who is calling.
- 2Half-asleep! When dolphins sleep, they only close one eye and turn off half their brain so they don't forget to breathe.
- 3Super sonar! They use echolocation (making clicking sounds that bounce off objects) to "see" fish hidden in the muddy water.
🌊 Marvelous Manatee Facts
- 1Mermaid myths! Long ago, sailors thought manatees were mermaids. (They must have needed glasses!)
- 2Eating machines! Manatees eat up to 100 pounds of seagrass every single day. That's like eating 400 salads!
- 3Elephant cousins! Even though they live in the water, their closest relatives on land are elephants.
Junior Explorer Printables
Print out our Animal Spotting Checklist and Wildlife Bingo Card to bring on your sailing trip! See how many animals you can find.
* Downloads coming soon!
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