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UPDATED Jul 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Jul 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
ZooTampa manatee calf birth marks conservation milestone
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ZooTampa welcomed Beatrix, a rescued manatee calf, plus other newborns, highlighting ongoing conservation wins.
WHO: ZooTampa at Lowry Park; the rescued manatee mother; ZooTampa animal care staff
WHAT: A rescued manatee calf was born at ZooTampa, alongside other newborn animals including a critically endangered Eastern bongo.
WHEN: Jul 23, 2026 at 12:47 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: The manatee calf was born after a watercraft injury left the mother in critical condition, and the newborn is now bonding with her.
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