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On Thursday, March 19, animal care staff from The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature returned Collie the manatee to the wild. Partners with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium helped with Collie’s transport and release. Collie, who had been living at The Bishop’s Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat since her arrival in December 2019, was originally rescued from the Gordon River near Naples in Collier County in June 2019. The sub-adult female manatee had been struck by a boat. Collie received initi [...]

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is temporarily closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The health of our guests, staff and volunteers is our first priority, and we will continue to rely on guidance from public officials about when to reopen. We'll make sure you still have plenty of opportunities for discovery! Watch our Facebook page for fascinating artifacts, exhibitions and stories from The Bishop. And of course, our Pathways app is always filled with virtual tours of the Museum [...]