A New Manatee Has Arrived at EPCOT

A new manatee is calling Disney home. Find out more about this adorable manatee.

Disney Changes to Short-Term Care Facility

Disney has shifted its focus from a long-term facility to short-term critical care. Dr Jen, a veterinarian at Walt Disney World, stated, "As strandings increase, critical care facilities are becoming overwhelmed, so by shifting our focus, we open up space at The Seas for more of those urgent cases. This helps relieve pressure on overcrowded facilities, supports the MRP's efforts, and boosts our contribution to manatee conservation, which is what excites me most about shifting from long-term care to short-term rehabilitation."

The plan is that Manatees should only remain at Disney for six to nine months. This will have Disney guests seeing many, and even young, manatees.

You can read more about this shift to a short-term care facility HERE.

First Short-Term Manatees Arrived

manatees at epcot — Photo Credit: Disneyconnect.com

Back in February, four manatees began calling the Seabase at EPCOT their temporary home. Cider and Mino were the first two new manatees out for Guest viewing when the Seabase switched to a short-term care facility. You can read more about these manatees' arrival HERE.

The plan for all manatees who come through The Seas with Nemo & Friends is to be returned to the wild!

In March, Mermaid joined The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Find more details about Mermaid's arrival at EPCOT HERE.

New Manatee Arrives

Tanimura manatee epcot — Photo Credit: Disney

Disney shared that a new manatee is calling EPCOT her new temporary home! Tanimura is an orphaned manatee that will receive care at The Seas with Nemo & Friends.

Tanimura is the newest manatee to arrive at The Seas with Nemo & Friends.

The new manatee is young but weighs in around 300 pounds. She has joined Cider and Mermaid during her stay, while they get ready to be released back into the wild.

Have you seen Tanimura at The Seas with Nemo & Friends? Will you be visiting Tanimura on your next trip to EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to share this post with your friend!