Manatee - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Manatees are the roly-poly “teddy bears” of the sea. They are also known as sea cows, but despite this nickname, they are more closely related to elephants. These large, gray aquatic herbivores have rotund bodies that taper to a flat, paddle-shaped tail, …
Florida Manatee - Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Manatees are aquatic mammals, meaning they are warm-blooded and breathe air. They are excellent swimmers that maneuver quite gracefully in the water. They typically travel at a speed of about three to five miles per hour.
Discover 10 Amazing Zoos and Aquariums With Manatees
2024年1月20日 · Manatees are gentle, peaceful animals that have no natural predators and are mostly herbivorous. Although they’re fully aquatic, their closest relatives are elephants! There are precious few zoos and aquariums where you can see a manatee in person.
Manatee Conservation at ZooTampa
Opening in early 2026, Manatee Rescue will offer unforgettable moments of eye-level viewing of Florida’s aquatic wildlife – manatees, fish, and graceful jellies floating weightlessly with the current, and an all-new riverbank oasis for playful otters.
Explore the Zoo - ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Our Florida realm is an immersive area that features unobstructed and sprawling views of Florida panthers, black bears, manatees and more. Witness life-saving care of majestic manatees, come nose-to-nose with native Florida species, and learn how you can safely live alongside the many species that share our state’s diverse ecosystem.
Manatee Conservation Center Tour | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Discover all aspects of long-term manatee rehabilitation while exploring the rich diversity of species that share their habitat. Enjoy an exclusive glimpse into the dedicated care provided to pelicans, fish, rays, our cherished resident sea turtle, and, of course, the manatees themselves!
Big Manatee Moves - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
CINCINNATI (Oct. 2, 2023) – Eight manatees were flown more than 1,000 miles back to their temporary Florida homes over the weekend, the successful culmination of more than two years of rescue work by four zoological/marine institutions to save the beloved sea cows.
Florida Manatee | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Florida manatees inhabit the most northern limit of sirenian habitats. There are four recognized subpopulations of the Florida manatee, termed the Northwest, Southwest, Atlantic Coast, and St. John's River populations.
Florida Manatee - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Also called the sea cow, the manatee is the only herbivorous mammal specially designed to live its entire life in the water. The Florida manatee is at home in saltwater, as well as fresh water, but needs access to fresh water frequently. Its forelimbs are reduced to simple paddles for swimming yet are flexible enough to bring food to its mouth.
Viewing Manatees | Save the Manatee Club
Learn and look out for telltale signs of manatees in the area, such as a swirl or flat spot on the water created by the motion of the manatee’s tail, or a break in the water created by a manatee’s snout, back, tail, or flipper. Keep away from posted manatee sanctuaries and always remain a safe distance away if you encounter a manatee.