ZooTampa at Lowry Park released 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida waters in 2025, marking a significant milestone ...

While privately owned, the island has long been frequented by locals as a kayaking, boating and fishing spot, and it also ...

MANATEES RELEASED  According to the nonprofit zoo, the number of manatees released in 2025 is the highest in ZooTampa's ...

These graceful marine mammals are a Florida icon, but nevertheless vulnerable to being struck by boats, and displacement from ...

It was a banner year for manatee conservation at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. The institution confirmed this week that it ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Georgia Aquarium has released a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters after a devastating injury, right here in Tampa Bay. Tay Tay, the young manatee, was found injured ...

A new manatee center at Clearwater Marine Aquarium joins other places in the area to get a closer look at the gentle giants. Their first two patients in the new Manatee Rehabilitation Center at the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Three manatees have returned to ZooTampa after receiving "successful rehabilitation" in Ohio, according to a press release from the facility. Nolia, Waffles and Amethyst flew more than 1 ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — ZooTampa at Lowry Park is currently providing care and rehabilitation to 27 manatees, the most the zoo has had at one time. The David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center ...

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