The Manatee County nonprofit—born in a driveway—has secured more than $750,000 to expand its oyster work and restore the ...

Boat collisions, habitat loss, cold stress, and limited food can all threaten the species.

Spot manatees from land in Florida at warm-water springs, wildlife refuges, viewing centers, and parks, from Crystal River to ...

Manatee County School District will start the year short 12 bus drivers. All routes will be covered, but some students may ...

The US Fish and Wildlife Service's repeal of the Endangered Species Act's blanket rule could impact Florida manatees, ...

A heartwarming underwater encounter captured the special bond between a mother manatee and her tiny calf as they peacefully ...

Florida manatees and panthers are suddenly much more vulnerable, environmentalists say, thanks to the Trump administration’s ...

The Trump administration has made several changes to the Endangered Species Act, which environmentalists warn could harm ...

ZooTampa at Lowry Park welcomed several newborn animals this year, including a rescued manatee's calf and a critically endangered Eastern bongo.

When the West Indian manatee first earned endangered species protection in the early 1970s, the gentle and sociable marine mammals were critically close to extinction, with only a few hundred of the ...

On April 19, 2026, Manatee County released an update that could push for environmental policies, such as prioritizing habitat protection and water quality. According to Casey Zemple, Communications ...

During In Depth with Kristine Bellino, Wildlife Wanderer Curtis Dvorak and Interpretive Specialist Emily Gmitter shared updates on the zoo's conservation work, upcoming events, and introduced viewers ...