This Columbus Zoo manatee mom has raised 39 orphans
- Posted on May 8, 2026
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This Columbus Zoo manatee mom has raised 39 orphans
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's most celebrated mom won't be resting much this Mother's Day weekend. She's raised 39 kids so far — and there's always more work to do. Why it matters: Stubby the manatee has taken orphaned calves under her flipper for 16 years, helping ensure the survival of a federally protected species. The big picture: Columbus and Cincinnati's zoos are the only Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) facilities...
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