EPCOT Lou the manatee and three dolphins being relocated from EPCOT

[wdwmagic]

EPCOT's Manatee Exhibit Reopens with New Residents and a Focus on Rehabilitation​

EPCOT's Manatee Exhibit Reopens with New Residents and Shifts to Short-Term Rehabilitation

EPCOT's Manatee Exhibit Reopens with New Residents and Shifts to Short-Term Rehabilitation

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[Moth]

I mean, five manatees is better than two....

 

[JohnD]

Because of short term, either manatees will overlap and guests will always see at least one manatee on exhibit as they arrive or are transported elsewhere when their rehabilitation ends. Or they may be between periods of having additional manatees and the exhibit will be temporarily closed awaiting the next set. It is what it is.

 

[DCBaker]

The Cast Member we spoke with today said a fifth, named Mermaid, is expected to arrive soon.

Mermaid has arrived and Disney shared this update:

Weighing in at approximately 525 pounds, Mermaid was rescued north of Tampa from the Homosassa River in February after needing critical care. Through Disney’s collaboration with the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, our skilled animal care team is working to help her regain strength and weight. This partnership and the care Mermaid will receive at The Seas is the next stop on her journey as she prepares for her eventual return to the wild. As a leader in wildlife conservation, we are honored and look forward to aiding Mermaid, and other manatees in the next stage of rehabilitation, as we continue to do our part in addressing the manatee crisis in Florida.

 

[DCBaker]

Dr. Mark Penning shared a new manatee, Tanimura, has joined Cider and Mermaid at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT.

Here's what he had to say:

Meet Tanimura – while she may be small, she is mighty! She is a young, orphaned manatee in need of care at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Weighing around 300 pounds, she joins manatees Cider and Mermaid as they prepare for their eventual release back into the wild. This is part of Disney’s collaboration with Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (FWS).

 

[castlecake2.0]

Side note but coral reef has a new sign

 

[DCBaker]

Dr. Mark Penning shares how the animal care experts at Disney assisted in the release of Mermaid back into the wild - use the > on the right to swipe through the carousel: