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Three New Manatees Now Swimming in Manatee Springs at the Cincinnati Zoo
Nolia, Amethyst, and Waffles settle in after long journey from Tampa Three orphaned manatees arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo & […]
Big Manatee Moves
Eight Rehabilitated Manatees Flown from Ohio Zoos Back to Florida Facilities to Prepare for Release Back into Home Waters Intricate […]
It’s Time for Zoo Babies!
Zoo Babies Class of 2023 Features Youngsters that are Tall, Small, and Shaped Like a Ball Zoo Babies come in all […]
Manatee Madness!
Happy Manatee Appreciation Day!! The Cincinnati Zoo has cared for 23 manatees since joining the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership in 1999 […]
Manatee Awareness Month
Welcome, November, and happy Manatee Awareness Month! Manatees, of which there are three species, are also known as sea cows. […]
Manatee Rehabilitated at Cincinnati Zoo Released in Ft. Meyers, Florida
CINCINNATI (October 23, 2020) – Female manatee Daphne was released into her native Florida waters earlier this week. After being rescued by SeaWorld […]
Grants Awarded for Wildlife Conservation Projects Worldwide!
African Painted Dog, Animals, Birds, Conservation, Elephants, Field conservation, Manatees, News, Orangutans, Primates,
Guest blogger: Christi Nakajima, AmeriCorps Visitor Engagement Member Every year, staff at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden can submit […]
Striving for Animal Excellence: Florida Manatees
At the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, we’re continuing our pursuit towards optimal animal welfare, or what we like […]
Florida Manatees and Red Tide
Thus far, 2018 has been a tough year for manatees in the state of Florida. Between January 1st and August 18th […]
What’s for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner? The Manatee Menu
Our resident Florida Manatees – Pippen, Miles and Matthew are currently fed three times each day, early-morning, midday and mid-afternoon. And […]
Saving Manatees in Puerto Rico
The island of Puerto Rico was struck by Hurricane Maria on September 20th, 2017. So devastating was the storm that virtually […]
Our Global Reach: Making a Difference for Lions, Keas, Burying Beetles and More
African Painted Dog, American burying beetle, Animals, Birds, Conservation, Elephants, Gorillas in the Congo, Invertebrates, Lion Conservation, Manatees, News, Plants, Primates, Saving Species, Scarlet Macaw, Sumatran Rhino, Tigers,
Did you know that the Cincinnati Zoo supports more than 30 field conservation projects around the world? From tigers in Malaysia […]
Abigail the Manatee Returns to the Wild
Co-written by Shasta Bray & Winton Ray Manatee Appreciation Day seems like an appropriate time to celebrate the release of […]
Rehabilitated Manatees Head South
Six Institutions Move Five Manatees in Three Days! CINCINNATI (October 14, 2013) – One rehabilitated manatee from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden […]
Manatee Wooten arrives safely in Florida
Wooten, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 630-pound Florida manatee has arrived in Florida, safe and sound! After arriving […]
Manatee “Wooten” is Heading Back to Florida
CINCINNATI (October 16, 2012) – Wooten, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 630-pound Florida manatee will soon be heading home! After arriving […]
Cincinnati Zoo’s “Illusion” Headed Home
Rescued Manatee to be Released Back to the Wild Illusion, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 978-pound Florida manatee […]
Sea-Cow Shuffle at the Cincinnati Zoo
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden animal care staff has been quite busy the last 48 hours – moving nine manatees, […]
Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes Back Manatees
Two New Manatees Scheduled to be on Display Thursday, April 1 CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is excited to […]