Comments on: Three extraordinary Manatees arrive at Xel-Ha

By: rmillan

rmillan — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:24:58 +0000

Please rest assured that Xel-Ha’s manatee program is helping these specimens in the most adequate manner possible. Bu’ul is still a very young specimen, and will need constant care and vigilation from his mother before he can choose distinguish proper foodstuffs for himself.

Furthermore, manatees in mangrove ecosystems tend to grow algae on their skin, which helps them avoid predators in the wild despite their slow movement, much like the moss on sloths. We have indeed received several queries as to why their appearance differs from aquarium manatees, and its principal cause is the nitrous-rich water of the natural estuary habitat.

Thank you for visiting, and once again, I hope your doubts rest reassured.
R. Millan
Copy Editor

By: Roger

Roger — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:47:43 +0000

These animals look horrible now! I can’t believe Xel-Ha would keep these animals confined in that tiny holding cage! Xel-Ha needs to pull itself together and help these animals.

By: Connie

Connie — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:45:38 +0000

I am so excited and can’t wait to visit your park!!! My family and I swam with these wonderful mammals in Florida in their environment and they are so awesome! My husband and I visited Xcaret about 10 years ago and were so impressed with their grounds and the excitement of saving the turtles I can only imagine the care and excitement that your staff will be providing these great creatures! Best of luck to you and to them for helping you to learn more about them!