ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Meet manatees, elephants, giraffes and rhinos across a 63-acre zoo that also runs a hospital for injured manatees.

1101 W Sligh Ave · Tampa, FL

About ZooTampa at Lowry Park

ZooTampa covers 63 acres and is home to more than 1,300 animals. Florida Waters, a new area, shows manatees, otters, jellyfish and reptiles, while the Africa section has elephants, giraffes and white rhinos. You can get in the water at Stingray Shores or book a behind-the-scenes rhino encounter. The zoo began in 1957 as Tampa Fairyland and runs a nonprofit hospital for injured, sick and orphaned manatees.

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The closest stops to ZooTampa at Lowry Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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Family Favorite
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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Museums
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Family Favorite
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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