SeaWorld Rescues Two Baby Manatees
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Orlando, FL — FEEDING TIME! SeaWorld Orlando animal care specialist Nik Ricci bottle- feeds a baby manatee, rescued this past Saturday. Two orphaned manatee calves were rescued from Central Florida waters over the weekend and taken to the park for care until they are ready to be released back into nature. SeaWorld’s Animal Rescue Team is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days year, to rescue, rehabilitate and release hundreds of endangered animals each year. Rescued manatees are cared for in a specially designated rehabilitation area at SeaWorld.