TAMPA, Fla. — It's a girl! ZooTampa staff announced they welcomed a brand new Eastern bongo calf on Jan. 24. Millie the calf, ...

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is starting the year on a high note with the arrival of a special bundle of joy! On January 24, ...

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A Siamang, an endangered gibbon species named Ketiga, was born at ZooTampa in late October. Siamangs are fan favorites ...

This immersive exhibit will allow guests to learn about the role these dinosaurs played in their ecosystems and discover ...

ZooTampa implemented cold weather protocols to keep animals safe from the frigid temperatures. Matthew Perry Gifted Lisa Kudrow the ‘Friends’ Cookie Jar in 2004. She Found the Note He Left ...

Susan B. Barnes Spanning nearly 60 acres, ZooTampa at Lowry Park boasts natural habitats, educational shows and interactive animal encounters, water play areas and a handful of rides, all about 5 ...

Enzo, named after the winter storm, was found near the USF campus in St. Pete while suffering from cold stress. But on Friday ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As temperatures drop to the 30s in Florida, ZooTampa at Lowry Park has implemented cold weather protocols to protect the animals against the cold. Some animals at ZooTampa ...

Manatees are classified as threatened, though many environmentalists wish they would return to their former status of endangered. Fish and Wildlife reported 565 manatees dead in 2024. Three years ...

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillsborough families seeking the best educational options for their children can do so in a one-of-a-kind setting at the School Choice Safari, hosted by ...

Animals get cold, too. Fortunately, Florida zoos know what to do. Most of ZooTampa’s animals have heated night houses and they're loaded up with extra bedding such as hay and blankets.