Waves of Success for Manatees

Here's the latest splash-worthy news from the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP)! After several years of dedicated teamwork from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, SeaWorld Orlando, Brevard Zoo, Georgia Aquarium, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, Save the Manatee Club, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, five rehabilitated manatees were recently released in their native Florida waters at Blue Spring State Park, a protected warm water site. These manatees were originally rescued as orphans by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Three of the manatees—Lizzie, Squirrel, and MaryKate—spent part of their rehabilitation journey in the care of the devoted Columbus Zoo team! Watch the video to learn more about the manatees’ triumphant return home, thanks to this important collaborative effort.