Florida Aquarium Stingrays Safely Relocated After Hurricane Milton
The cownose stingrays returned to their aquarium habitat after enduring the storm at Tropicana Field's touch tank.
Overview
- Tropicana Field's fabric roof was destroyed by Hurricane Milton, but the stingrays remained unharmed.
- The stingrays, a popular attraction during the MLB season, were cared for by aquarium staff at the stadium.
- Craig Johnson, associate curator at The Florida Aquarium, confirmed the stingrays handled the storm well.
- The Florida Aquarium, undamaged by the storm, also relocated other animals and corals to safer locations.
- Assessments of the stadium's damage will take weeks, with the next scheduled game in March 2025.