TAMPA, Fla. (September 19, 2019)- The critically acclaimed Creatures of the Night event returns to ZooTampa at Lowry Park with more spooky scares and creepy frights for ghouls and goblins of all ages. On Fridays and Saturdays from October 4-26 the Zoo stays open late as a colorful cast of mystical characters, fearsome animals and …

Run with the Wildlife! ZooTampa has joined forces with IRONKIDS- affiliated with the acclaimed IRONMAN series of global athletic events- to bring young athletes a fun and unique opportunity to share in the excitement of competition while enjoying up-close interactions with some of the Zoo’s iconic animals. The inaugural event features four races from a …

Animal care team welcomes first koala baby born at the Zoo   TAMPA, Fla. (May 22, 2019) – A koala joey has started to peek out of its mother’s pouch for the first time at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. The joey is the first koala baby born at the Zoo in its history. Once an …

After receiving care at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, a former manatee care patient named Roomba is healthy and once again living on his own in native Florida waters. The Zoo’s lead manatee veterinarian, Lauren Smith, D.V.M. facilitated Roomba’s successful release to the wild in partnership with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Roomba, a male …

The signature black-tie event supports the Zoo’s mission of conservation and education   TAMPA, Fla. (MARCH 28, 2019) – Karamu: A Night in Key West, the prestigious annual gala at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, returns Saturday, April 13th with a lavish tropical evening inspired by Key West’s sunsets and Mallory Square. In its 31st year, …

Specialized care center and Zoo team fill critical need TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 21, 2019) – After extensive renovations to its David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center, ZooTampa at Lowry Park is again supporting manatees in need of care. The center is the first nonprofit acute care facility for injured, sick and orphaned wild …