Paddy Doyle
Paddy Doyle was named by researchers after the famous “fighting Irishman,” as he was one of the feistiest manatees at the park. He passed away in April 2025.
Lucille
Lucille was born in 1980, had her first calf at an early age, and became a grandmother in 1993. Lucille has not been seen at Blue Spring since March 2022.
Lesley
After suffering a boat hit in 2015, Lesley needed several surgeries and nearly three years in rehabilitation to recover. She passed away in February 2023.
Electra
Rescued in 1998, park staff said that Electra was spunky and liked to follow her own path despite her injuries. She passed away in August 2020.
Ilya
Ilya famously traveled to Cape Cod, Massachusetts in 2009. He passed away in July 2018 in the Florida Keys due to fatal injuries from a watercraft collision.
Lorelei
Lorelei was the first manatee born and raised under human care in Florida. Lorelei passed away peacefully on April 23, 2018.
Robin
Researchers know Robin was born on April 15, 1980, since his mother was being monitored at the time of his birth. Robin was last seen in February 2016.
Rosie
Affectionately called “The Matriarch” by the park staff, Rosie acted as a surrogate mother to many injured and orphaned manatees. She passed away in 2015.
