- Who
- Snooty
- What
- 69:2 year(s):day(s)
- Where
- United States (Bradenton)
- When
The oldest manatee in captivity ever was Snooty (USA, b. 21 July 1948), aged 69 years 2 days when he passed away on 23 July 2017. Snooty lived at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton, Florida, USA.
Snooty lived at the museum for 67 years, until he passed away in 2017.
Born on 21 Jul 1948, Snooty the manatee became a star attraction at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton, Florida, USA. “Baby Snoots” was transferred there in 1949, and went on to greet more than a million visitors. In 1979, he was made Manatee County’s official mascot. Sadly, Snooty died on 23 Jul 2017, aged 69 years 2 days.
