Baby bongo born at ZooTampa helps sustain critically endangered species
ZooTampa welcomed a baby Eastern bongo female at 2:30 a.m. on May 1.
ZooTampa vaccinates animals against COVID-19
People are not the only ones who can contract COVID-19; animals can also become infected with the virus, too.
ZooTampa may begin vaccinating animals against COVID-19 this summer or fall
With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?
Manatee deaths prompts 'unusual mortality event' investigations
Manatees are dying across Florida at an alarming rate. In just the first three months of the year, more than 600 have been killed -- nearly seven manatee deaths a day, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
'Popcorn-scented' family of binturongs make public debut at ZooTampa
A family of binturongs is making its debut at ZooTampa. The trio, Sully, Melati, and baby Katrika, are moving from their behind-the-scenes living space to the Asia realm of the zoo.
Rare, endangered birds go back on public display at ZooTampa
Many people will never get a chance to take a trip across the world to see a rare shoebill stork in its native habitat. But ZooTampa is home to three of only four shoebill storks in the United States.
Animals that like the cold weather
Some people enjoy the cold and others live here in our area.
Animals that like the cold weather
Some people like cold weather and others do not. The same applies to animals. Some become much more active when the temperatures drop. FOX 13 Photojournalist Jason Wright introduces us to the ones who like it when the mercury dips below fifty degrees.
At ZooTampa, some animals do not like the cold
The beginning of winter brought a true cold snap for the Tampa Bay area.
Animals that do not like the cold
The beginning of winter brought a true cold snap for the Tampa Bay area. ZooTampa takes the cold seriously as they care for their animals. Just like most Floridians, they have some residents that do not care for the cold at all. FOX 13 Photojournalist Jason Wright stops by the zoo to see which animals don't like the cold.
Animals that do not like the cold
The beginning of winter brought a true cold snap for the Tampa Bay area. ZooTampa takes the cold seriously as they care for their animals. Just like most Floridians, they have some residents that do not care for the cold at all. FOX 13 Photojournalist Jason Wright stops by the zoo to see which animals don't like the cold.
Rare Bornean orangutan born at ZooTampa
The yet-to-be-named baby boy was born Nov. 15 to first-time mom Randee.
‘Creatures of the Night’ returns to ZooTampa
"Creatures of the Night" at ZooTampa at Lowry Park is back during the month of October with spooky scares and eerie frights for ghouls & goblins of all ages.
‘Creatures of the Night’ come out at ZooTampa during family-friendly haunted event
ZooTampa is ready with its annual ‘Creatures of the Night’ event, and they've taken the extra precautions to keep people safe while visiting a "scary" venue.
This new ZooTampa sculpture will melt in a few days
The wax sculpture of a momma panther and her cub will completely melt in a few days. It's to draw attention to climate change and how Florida’s rising heat affects our wildlife.
Orphaned otter pup finds new home at ZooTampa
There's a new resident at ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa: an otter pup.
ZooTampa offers sneak peek at what goes into feeding more than 1,000 animals a day
The meal prep is an important part of the everyday care of every animal.
Orphaned manatee on the mend after being spotted by good Samaritans
Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.
Step back in time at ZooTampa’s Dino's Alive exhibit
Now that you can escape the quarantined isolation from the past three months, every experience can seem new again, even if it's 65 million years old.
ZooTampa welcoming back visitors Friday
Starting Friday, a Tampa zoo will reopen its doors, but with some restrictions.