For Florida’s manatee population and manatee conservationists around the world, 2025 was a banner year. ZooTampa’s David A. Straw, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center released 26 rehabilitated wild ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — ZooTampa at Lowry Park released 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida waters in 2025, marking a significant milestone as the highest number in its history. The Zoo’s David A ...

TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa announced it released 26 rehabilitated manatees into Florida waters in 2025, marking its highest number of releases during a 12-month period in its history. Monday, a ZooTampa ...

Titan the manatee is being treated for collapsed lungs at the zoo's David A. Straz Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center. Photo by Leah Burdick. ZooTampa at Lowry Park had a record-breaking year, with more ...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — An injured manatee and her calf were rescued in Lee County with the help of marine experts. ZooTampa said Thursday it helped transport an injured manatee and her calf. Drones ...