POWELL, Ohio -- An 18-month-old female manatee has arrived at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium from a zoo in Tampa, Florida. Columbus Zoo officials say Agua arrived Friday from Tampa's Lowery Park Zoo.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park recently achieved a significant milestone by releasing 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

POWELL, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced six manatees were successfully rehabilitated at two Ohio zoos and were sent back to Florida facilities, inching closer to being released into the ...

Six young manatees are being transferred from the Columbus Zoo to Florida for eventual release into the wild. All six manatees were orphaned and have been rehabilitated as part of the Manatee Rescue & ...

Six young manatees being cared for at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are preparing to return to Florida to complete their rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild. Zoo officials announced ...