Hi, Brenda!
It sounds like your daughter is in for a real treat on her golden birthday!
Manatees are so awesome! My family always loves to visit
Sea Base in Epcot's Future World and most of our time is spent at the manatee rehabilitation center there. We love watching and learning all about these majestic creatures. There are Marine Mammal Researchers that conduct presentations all throughout the day and you can find the topics and times listed on the
Daily Activities Board just outside of the Observation Deck.
While I don't see a behind-the-scenes tour covering this exhibit specifically, there are many tours held in this part of Epcot as it is such an amazing location and there is lots to learn! Please be sure to click the link I put in above that will take you to some of the different experiences you can book for a very special birthday treat for your daughter!
Thanks so much for stopping by the Moms Panel, Brenda! Please don't hesitate to write back in if we can help with any additional questions you have.
Wishing you and your family a Pixie Dusted vacation!
~Jackie