SeaWorld Orlando rescues 1,000th manatee, reaching major conservation milestone

Our Orlando rescue team recently hit a major milestone – we’ve successfully reached our 1,000th manatee rescue! While we hope no manatee ever requires our assistance, this achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to protecting this iconic species.

By collaborating with organizations like the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, we’ve worked tirelessly alongside federal, state, and non-profit agencies to protect Florida’s manatee population. In the past year alone, we rescued 61 manatees and successfully returned 38 to their natural habitat.

Since 1976, our facility has been one of three critical care centers in the nation dedicated to manatee rehabilitation. Equipped with specialized recovery pools, advanced diagnostic tools and a team of expert veterinarians, we’re proud and committed to providing the highest level of care for manatees in need.

To learn more about our manatee rescue and conservation efforts, read here.