ZooTampa releases record number of rehabilitated manatees into Florida waters in 2025

ZooTampa releases record number of rehabilitated manatees into Florida waters in 2025

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

2025 Had A Record Number of Rehabilitated Manatees Back Sent Back To The Wild

Talk about ending the year on a positive note. ZooTampa knows just how to end the year with a bang. At the end of 2025, they announced that they had successfully released 26 rehabilitated manatees back into the waters. Now, they are enjoying the Florida waters where they belong in the new year. 2025 Had A Record Number Of Rehabilitated Manatees Returned To The Wild Getty Images A Florida zoo ended the year with nothing but smiles at its massive …

ZooTampa marks record year for manatee care with largest release in history

According to ZooTampa, it released a record 26 rehabilitated manatees back into the wild in 2025, marking the most in its history.The zoo said it still has 19 manatees currently receiving critical care at the David A. Straz Jr. Critical Care Center, the largest nonprofit facility of its kind in the United States. Since opening in 1991, the center has cared for more than 615 manatees in need. Experts said their work is crucial as manatees in Flor…

Local Wildlife (01/05/25): ZooTampa releases manatees back into wild

TAMPA – ZooTampa at Lowry Park released a record 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida waters in 2025. Its David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center has cared for over 615 manatees sin…