Zamboni
- Patient Status
- Transferred and Released by ZooTampa
- Arrival Date
- July 30, 2024
- Rescue Date
- January 25, 2024
- Rescue Location
- Placida Bayou, Pinellas County, Florida
- Reason for Rescue
- Cold Stress
Zamboni’s Story
Zamboni was rescued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and ZooTampa for cold stress in Placida Bayou, Pinellas County, Florida on January 25, 2024. He was 200 centimeters long and weighed 306 pounds at the time of his rescue. Zamboni was transported to ZooTampa at Lowry Park for critical care and transferred to Clearwater Marine Aquarium for continued rehabilitation.
Updates
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Did you know? Manatees consume 10-20% of their body weight daily depending on age and size. At CMA, our manatee patients are constantly snacking on fresh romaine, endive, and escarole. With your support, we can rehabilitate these animals back to a healthy weight so that they can be released back into the wild.
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