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So Happy It's Tuesday!

Started the day with a visit to ZooTampa. Florida is back to typical weather, i.e., warm.

Today's Wordle was just a methodical par, getting more positive information on each turn.

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February 10, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Not all of Tampa Bay's residents can reach for the mittens and hot cocoa during a winter storm. Here's how animals at ZooTampa are braving the weather. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/snuggles-zoomies-how-zoo-tampas-animals-ride-out-icy-weather/
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Florida panther dies at ZooTampa while treated for injuries

https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/138081/

An injured three-year-old Florida panther died Thursday while being treated at ZooTampa. The male panther was rescued the…
Florida panther dies at ZooTampa while treated for injuries - Florida News Beep
An injured three-year-old Florida panther died Thursday while being treated at ZooTampa.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Florida panther dies at ZooTampa while treated for injuries

https://www.rawchili.com/nhl/436905/

An injured three-year-old Florida panther died Thursday while being treated at ZooTampa. The male panther was rescued the…
Florida panther dies at ZooTampa while treated for injuries - NHL
An injured three-year-old Florida panther died Thursday while being treated at ZooTampa.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:04 PM
ZooTampa releases record-breaking number of rehabilitated manatees in 2025

https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/122735/

Titan the manatee is being treated for collapsed lungs at the zoo’s David A. Straz Jr. Manatee Critical…
ZooTampa releases record-breaking number of rehabilitated manatees in 2025 - Florida News Beep
ZooTampa at Lowry Park had a record-breaking year, with more manatees coming through its rescue and rehabilitation program than ever before. Last year, the
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January 18, 2026 at 12:20 PM
“Critically Endangered Eastern Bongo Calf Born at ZooTampa” — USA Today

#EndangeredSpeciesNews #EndangeredSpecies #Zoo
January 17, 2026 at 4:17 PM
ZooTampa Celebrates Birth of Critically Endangered Eastern Bongo Calf

https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/120212/

TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Eastern bongo calf, born on Jan.…
ZooTampa Celebrates Birth of Critically Endangered Eastern Bongo Calf - Florida News Beep
TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Eastern bongo calf, born on Jan. 9, marking the zoo’s first animal birth of the year.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:20 AM
ZooTampa celebrates its first animal birth of 2026

https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/118158/

TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa at Lowry Park on Wednesday announced that it is celebrating the birth of a critically…
ZooTampa celebrates its first animal birth of 2026 - Florida News Beep
TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa at Lowry Park on Wednesday announced that it is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered eastern bongo calf, the zoo’s first
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January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Baby born in Tampa could help save a species

https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/118119/

ZooTampa welcomed an Eastern Bongo calf. There are fewer than 100 Eastern Bongos left in the wild. TAMPA,…
Baby born in Tampa could help save a species - Florida News Beep
ZooTampa welcomed an Eastern Bongo calf. There are fewer than 100 Eastern Bongos left in the wild.
www.newsbeep.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:20 PM
ZooTampa at Lowry Park celebrated its first animal birth of the year on Jan. 9, helping to bring an Eastern bongo calf into the world.
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/zootampa-celebrates-its-first-animal-birth-of-2026-with-endangered-eastern-bongo-calf/ 
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
ZooTampa celebrates its first animal birth of 2026

https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/117962/

TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa at Lowry Park on Wednesday announced that it is celebrating the birth of a critically…
ZooTampa celebrates its first animal birth of 2026 - Florida News Beep
TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa at Lowry Park on Wednesday announced that it is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered eastern bongo calf, the zoo’s first
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January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“ZooTampa celebrates its first animal birth of 2026 with endangered Eastern bongo calf” — WFLA

#EndangeredSpeciesNews #Zoo #Endangered
January 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
@zootampa.bsky.social’s manatee rehab center announced it had released 26 manatees in 2025, the highest number of rehabbed manatees returned to the wild in any single year since the facility opened in 1991. #ZooTampa #manatees #seacows #conservation #Trichechusmanatus
Florida Zoo Hospital Rehabs Record Number of Manatees — Manuela Hoelterhoff
ZooTampa’s manatee rehab center announced  it had released 26 manatees in 2025, the highest number of rehabbed manatees returned to the wild in any single year since the facility opened in 1991.
www.manuelahoelterhoff.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:09 AM
#ManateeMonday

ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record

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ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record
These graceful marine mammals are a Florida icon, but nevertheless vulnerable to being struck by boats, and displacement from habitat loss.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
January 12, 2026 at 3:13 PM
ZooTampa released a record 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida waters in 2025, highlighting the growing impact of its $2 million-a-year rescue program as the state continues to see high manatee deaths from boat strikes and habitat loss.
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Major Good News Updates!!
Some good news to start Sunday morning.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:58 PM
ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record www.goodnewsnetwork.org/zootampa-rel...
ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record
These graceful marine mammals are a Florida icon, but nevertheless vulnerable to being struck by boats, and displacement from habitat loss.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The zoo’s David Straz Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center has cared for over 615 manatees since 1991, with most returned to the wild.
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ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record
These graceful marine mammals are a Florida icon, but nevertheless vulnerable to being struck by boats, and displacement from habitat loss.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
January 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM
well everyone this zoo in #Florida did some amazing work in 2025 with these animals😇
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ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record
These graceful marine mammals are a Florida icon, but nevertheless vulnerable to being struck by boats, and displacement from habitat loss.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record

https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/395259/

Mudonna the manatee on route to the wild – credit, ZooTampa 2025 was a big year for one…
ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record - Canada News Beep
Mudonna the manatee on route to the wild – credit, ZooTampa
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January 8, 2026 at 3:30 AM
ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record

https://www.newsbeep.com/us/393648/

Mudonna the manatee on route to the wild – credit, ZooTampa 2025 was a big year for one…
ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record - United States News Beep
Mudonna the manatee on route to the wild – credit, ZooTampa
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January 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
According to ZooTampa, it released a record 26 rehabilitated manatees back into the wild in 2025, marking the most in its history.
ZooTampa marks record year for manatee care with largest release in history
According to ZooTampa, it released a record 26 rehabilitated manatees back into the wild in 2025, marking the most in its history.
www.tampabay28.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM