See Manatees at SeaWorld Orlando  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Manatees at SeaWorld Orlando

One of SeaWorld Orlando’s most popular displays is a 300,000 gallon habitat made to resemble a lush tropical lagoon.

Visitors can observe manatees either from the surface or enjoy a spectacular diver's-eye view of a small manatee herd through a 126-foot long acrylic panel that spans one side of the exhibit. Tarpon, snook and other fish also share the giant tank.

Called Manatee Rescue, the tank serves as a halfway house for injured animals before being released back into the wild.

This exhibit originally opened as "Manatees: The Last Generation?" As the manatee population steadily increased, the title needed changing.

So it was, and very appropriately to Manatee Rescue. SeaWorld is internationally famous for its recovery and rehabilitation of injured manatees.

Photos taken through the acrylic panel will turn out. Cameras with built-in flash need to be held at an angle--not pointed straight at the glass--in order to prevent glare.

Contact info: Located near International Drive at 7007 SeaWorld Drive. Call 800-327-2424 or
407-351-3600. www.seaworld.com

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