Georgia Aquarium returns rehabilitated manatee to Florida waters

Georgia Aquarium returns rehabilitated manatee to Florida waters

ATLANTA (WRBL) — After eight months of rehabilitation at the Georgia Aquarium, Lorenzo the manatee has been released back into Florida waters. According to Georgia Aquarium officials, in June 2025, the aquarium welcomed two manatees, Lorenzo and Alfredo, to its off-site facility after being found stranded and emaciated. As a part of their rehab process, [...]

After Years In Ohio, These Manatees Are Finally Swimming Free

Seven manatees that once called Ohio home are officially back where they belong. After years of rehabilitation at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the gentle sea cows were recently released into Florida waters through the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership. For animals that arrived as tiny, vulnerable orphans, it is a pretty incredible full-circle moment. Most of these manatees were rescued between 2022 and 2025, many suffering from cold …