Orphaned Manatee Soleil Enters Short-Term Rehab at EPCOT’s The Seas

Overview

• Disney announced the intake of Soleil, a young orphaned manatee, for short-term critical care at The Seas with Nemo & Friends.
• Soleil is sharing the habitat with Cider and Tanimura as animal care experts closely monitor her condition.
• Her treatment includes a high-calorie, lettuce-based diet designed to help her regain strength.
• Visitors can currently see Soleil swimming in the SeaBase aquarium, with views available from both levels of the pavilion.
• The Seas recently released a rehabilitated manatee named Mermaid after seven months of care, highlighting the pavilion’s active role in preparing animals for eventual return to the wild.