ZooTampa released a total of 26 rehabilitated manatees in 2025. Boat strikes and loss of seagrass, a primary food source, are two significant factors that cause manatee sickness and injury. The Zoo is ...

The recent cold weather snap wasn't just hard on Floridians who are used to mild winter weather—it affected our sea life, as well. Mote Marine Laboratory is currently caring for three young, ...

A young female manatee washed up alone on a beach in Tortuguero National Park early on January 5, sparking a coordinated effort by local authorities to save the animal. The calf, identified as a ...

As the weather turned frigid in February with surprising zeal, one of Florida’s most beloved creatures sought salvation in warm water refuges hewn by nature and those that are the byproducts of man.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is caring for three cold-stressed manatees and 25 cold-stunned sea turtles. Sudden drops in water temperature can make marine animals lethargic and unable to find ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Visitors who want an up-close look at the manatees being cared for at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens won’t have to travel far from the zoo’s new entrance to see them.