Community Outreach

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Program assistant, Amanda Sheehy, educating the local public on manatee facts using a manatee skull for visual representation.

Community outreach is an important part of our mission in training. Our program visits local schools, camps, and festivals/events, to educate the public on aquatic animal facts, artifact identification, common conservation issues aquatic species are facing, and information about our program opportunities. We have something for all ages and it is our goal to make learning fun!

We have a variety of games and interactive activities. Some events that we participate in are UF CVM Open House, The Jacksonville Right Whale Festival, 4-H Camps, Career day at local schools, and so many more.

If you are interested in having us attend your event please contact any of the following: Program Email, Amanda Sheehy, or Laurie Adler.

Our “Manatee Hospital” demonstration set up. Kids learn about how to properly rescue a stranded animal and what happens when it is taken to a rehabilitation facility for medical assistance.

manatee hospital

Our “Whats in my Tummy? Match Yucky and Yummy.” matching game allows kids to learn about what aquatic animals eat. For an extra challenge, they can guess what similar-looking harmful pollution these animals may accidentally eat instead. © Aquatic Animal Health Program

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Our UF Marine Animal Rescue Stranding truck demonstrating how we lift heavy animals using a hoist system.

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Our “Marine Life” game is similar to the game of “Life”. Players live the life of a marine animal while learning facts and conservation issues these animals face throughout their lives. ©Aquatic Animal Health Program

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As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and UF Health, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.

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Animal Hospitals

Need animal care? Visit the UF Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. From dogs, cats, birds and exotics to horses, cattle, llamas, pigs and many other large farm or food animals, our experienced veterinarian staff is ready to assist.

Animal Airwaves

Syndicated Podcast

Animal Airwaves

Animal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health, ranging from insights into animal behavior to veterinary patient care breakthroughs and trends.

Animal Airwaves