The nomination highlights the zoo’s continued dedication to conservation, education and positive experiences for its visitors ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a finalist for USA TODAY's "Best Zoo in the United States" award. The ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission had a busy weekend full of rescuing sick and injured manatees this past ...

Plus, for those that didn't spot any animals at Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center, you're in luck: the zoo is home to Florida's first nonprofit acute care manatee hospital, which means it's ...

We have some good news for manatee lovers! The Seas with Nemo and Friends at EPCOT now have two new manatees staying at the rehab center in the Seabase Aquarium. They are named Mino and Cider. Mino is ...

Jackknifed tractor-trailer closed all but 1 lane on I-75 near Sarasota ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

3:52 New activities and animals at Zoo de Granby A zoo in Quebec says it had to say goodbye to a 45-year-old white rhinoceros, the first one born on Canadian soil, calling her the “star animal ...

Smoky River Manatees Swim Club will be hosting its annual general meeting at Ecole Heritage on March 6 at 6:30 p.m., welcoming all new children to come check out their club. “As an association ...

Speed limit cameras will no longer monitor Manatee County school zones outside of posted hours for reduced speeds in response to complaints from motorists surprised by tickets sent to their mailbox.