The Ocean's Gentle Giant?!

Manatees at Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens enjoy new river habitat

If a Manatee rises up for a breath near you, Freeze and Float! Take in the moment and don’t move a muscle, the extra sensory hairs on that manatee know where you are and how to avoid you! As they pass by in the close of proximity, it’s possible they’re even feeling your heart beat in the water! Wow!🤩 Our Gentle Giants come up the surface for a breath every 3-5 minutes when actively swimming about or munching on grass. While sleeping, it has been seen that they can stay down 10-15 minutes at a t