Manatee calves slowly hitting milestones at ZooTampa
Two of the newest members at the Manatee Critical Care Center at ZooTampa at Lowry Park are two of the youngest patients. Biscayne and Firecracker were brought in at around 60 pounds, which means the two males were newborns.
Manatee rescued from retention pond after Debby released in Oldsmar
A manatee rescued from a retention pond after Debby blew through the Tampa Bay area was released at Veterans Memorial Park in Oldsmar.
ZooTampa welcomes rare, endangered pygmy hippo
It’s a girl! ZooTampa at Lowry Park is celebrating the birth of a rare 10-pound pygmy hippopotamus.
ZooTampa welcomes adorable endangered Malayan tapir calf
ZooTampa at Lowry Park announces the birth of an endangered Malayan tapir (pronounced TEY-per) calf.
ZooTampa's Manatee Critical Care Center nominated one of best zoo exhibits in country
ZooTampa's Manatee Critical Care Center has just been nominated as one of the best zoo exhibits in the country.
Ancient predators come back to life at new ZooTampa exhibit
ZooTampa is set to captivate visitors with its latest and most thrilling exhibit – Prehistoric Predators.
ZooTampa manatees, Romeo and Juliet, 'two of the oldest living manatees' acclimating to new home
Two older manatees, Romeo and Juliet, who were moved to ZooTampa at Lowry Park from Miami last week are gradually acclimating to their new homes, the zoo reported Thursday.
ZooTampa welcomes newest arrival, baby southern white rhino
During the evening hours of Tuesday, the zoo's southern white rhino crash - the term for a group of rhinos - added a new male calf, an 80-100-pound baby.
8 rehabilitated manatees flown home to Florida to return to open waters
Eight rehabilitated manatees were flown over 1,000 miles to Florida, three of them to Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park, following more than two years of re
Endangered Komodo dragons hatch for the first time at ZooTampa
Six baby reptiles broke out of their shells at ZooTampa, increasing the population of the endangered species.
ZooTampa and HCA Healthcare victims of cyberattacks
ZooTampa and HCA Healthcare each confirmed recent cybersecurity incidents on their systems.
Bay Area heat wave: Animals ‘chill out’ at ZooTampa
It may be called the ‘dog days of summer’ but animals of all shapes and sizes are looking for ways to keep cool.
Eight manatees taken to ZooTampa critical care center showing signs of cold water exposure
ZooTampa’s Manatee Critical Care Center took in its eighth sea cow in two weeks that showed signs of cold water exposure.
ZooTampa animals warm, bundled up for cold temperatures
With temperatures dropping, most of the animals at ZooTampa will have places to warm up.
ZooTampa announces multi-year plan to expand to Hillsborough River
In newly released plans to expand its footprint in Tampa, ZooTampa officials announced a $125 million transformation of its current park that will take two decades to finish. This includes expanding its manatee rescue area and creating a new "realm" while revamping current ones to showcase animals from around the world.
Hillsborough school district invites families to ZooTampa to explore magnet school options
Hillsborough County parents and students have a unique chance to get some face time with exotic animals at ZooTampa, all while exploring the school district's magnet schools and career and technical education opportunities.
ZooTampa red wolf puppies are a ‘step in the right direction’ for species survival
Everyone loves puppies, but at ZooTampa, a special set of red wolf puppies are even more special than they are cute.
‘I love it’: ZooTampa vets treat everything from tiny birds to giant giraffes
The ZooTampa staff at the Catherine Lowry Straz Veterinary Hospital cares for all of the animals on-site whether they weigh less than 9 ounces or more than 900 pounds.
ZooTampa vets double as detectives as they treat the Bay Area's most exotic patients
ZooTampa vets are the exclusive doctors to thousands of animals at one of the most exotic locations in the Bay Area and have the added challenge of treating patients who cannot speak.
Wildlife rehabs, zoos take precautions after deadly bird flu outbreak pops up in Tampa Bay
A highly pathogenic Avian Influenza strain has been spreading in wild birds across Florida since January. The deadly bird flu outbreak has now been confirmed in the Tampa Bay area prompting wildlife rehabs and zoos to take precautions.