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Meet Mermaid the Manatee: A New Face at The Seas in EPCOT
There’s a gentle new arrival making waves at EPCOT! Say hello to Mermaid, the newest manatee to join the crew at The Seas with Nemo & Friends—and yes, she’s just as magical as her name suggests.
Rescued from Florida’s Homosassa River back in February, Mermaid needed urgent medical care and a safe space to recover. Now, she’s settling into her temporary home at The Seas, where Disney’s animal care experts are helping her rebuild her strength and gain weight. Mermaid currently weighs about 525 pounds and sports a unique split tail, which charmingly resembles—you guessed it—a mermaid’s tail.
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Mermaid isn’t the only manatee at The Seas. She’s joined by Cider and Mino, who arrived earlier this year:
- Cider, who currently weighs 850 pounds, was orphaned in 2023 but later adopted by a mother manatee before needing care. She made her way to EPCOT in early February.
- Mino, weighing in at 480 pounds, was orphaned in June 2022 and arrived just one day after Cider.
Guests can catch glimpses of all three manatees from both the first and second floors of the SeaBase Aquarium. On the upper level, there’s even a chalkboard filled with manatee facts, and friendly Cast Members are nearby to share more about each animal’s story.
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In a big shift, The Seas has recently transitioned from a long-term manatee care facility to a short-term rehabilitation center, now focusing on helping manatees like Mermaid recover and prepare for a return to the wild.
So if you’re visiting EPCOT soon, take a peaceful detour into The Seas—you might just fall in love with Mermaid and her fellow sea cows while witnessing Disney’s ongoing commitment to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
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