Southern Ray Gives Birth To Pups At Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium is proud to announce the arrival of five new Southern stingrays. One of the aquarium’s original residents, Rosanne Barb, a 15-year-old Southern stingray located in the lower lobby touch tank gave birth to five pups early this morning, Tuesday, September 9.

Rosanne, who is four feet wide and more than 6 feet long, is one of the most popular animals at the aquarium. The lobby touch tank was built in partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays in conjunction with the touch tank installed beyond their center field wall two seasons ago.

The five pups are all healthy and doing well.

Photo Captions:

 Baby_Ray: One of Rosanne Barb’s five pups, this baby Southern stingray is about the size of the palm of your hand and is born fully developed and ready to survive on its own.

Diana_Churchill: Florida Aquarium Biologist Diana Churchill, holds one of the five new Southern stingray pups in the lower lobby touch tank. Roseanne Barb, one of the aquarium’s original residents, is the mother of the new pups and is more than 6 feet in length.

The Florida Aquarium is a non-profit organization whose mission is entertain, educate and inspire stewardship towards the natural environment.