Lifespan
60 to 70 years
The oldest manatee under human care was 69 years old
Lifespan
The oldest manatee under human care was 69 years old
Diet
Habitat
and coastal waters
Range
and the Gulf of Mexico
Meet and greet our adorable manatee family, get to know each of their quirks, partake in their training and even have a go at hand feeding them during meal time!
*Ages 3 to 12
Whenever a baby is born, our aquarists keep a close watch for 48 hours to ensure it is suckling well. Sadly, scientists are seeing more orphaned calves in the wild. Separated from their mothers by human disturbance, these calves have been found stranded on coasts and left to fend for themselves.