(WFLA) — With Tampa Bay in the grip of a cold snap, local wildlife is feeling the impact. In particular, manatees ... sound counterintuitive, but the zoo said they release them to warmer ...

Vacationers appreciate a little break in their itineraries to see manatees swimming in the waters around the Tampa Electric water plant, and they don't have to pay an arm and a leg for the privilege.

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in ...

Plus, for those that didn't spot any animals at Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center, you're in luck: the zoo is home to Florida's first nonprofit acute care manatee hospital, which means it's ...

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Crews in southwest Florida found a manatee suffering from a "recent watercraft wound," according to FWC. The manatee was taken to ZooTampa for treatment. No further details on the manatee's ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) – The David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center at ZooTampa has been nominated for USA Today’s Best Zoo Exhibit of 2025, recognizing its dedication to rehabilitating ...

The manatees at the refuge need the warm water of the springs in order to survive the cold winter. The Crystal River area, which is about 80 miles north of Tampa, is the only area in Florida where ...