ZooTampa at Lowry Park had a record-breaking year, with more manatees coming through its rescue and rehabilitation program ...

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.

One rescued manatee was Mudonna, who gained more than 300 pounds during her time in rehab A Florida zoo achieved a significant milestone in 2025 — and their manatee rehabilitation program is to thank.

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. — 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 ...

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 ...