u/ConsciousClue3883

I visited the Dallas World Aquarium today and was so disturbed by the experience I stayed about 5 minutes, saw the Manatee in person and left.

This place is disgusting. Mostly land animals in small cages. No employees providing any kind of educational value. Tons of people packed in. And the manatee tank was very small for her size.

I think she has been there 8, 9 maybe over 10 years, and my understanding is she is supposed to be there for rehab and release.

The owner of this place seems like a total scumbag

https://newrepublic.com/article/121184/daryl-richardsons-dallas-world-aquarium-causes-zoo-controversy

I’m guessing the reason she is there still is because if they let her go they won’t have a manatee anymore and that will hurt business.

Does ANYONE know the situation at this place.

I took this yesterday from the manatee cam. Is this the same manatee (assuming it is) that has been carrying around this log for years? I thought they were rehabbing her to release her? Can someone give me more info on this sweet lady?