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‘I love it’: ZooTampa vets treat everything from tiny birds to giant giraffes

‘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.

June 4
ZooTampa vets double as detectives as they treat the Bay Area's most exotic patients

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.

June 4
Wildlife rehabs, zoos take precautions after deadly bird flu outbreak pops up in Tampa Bay

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.

April 27
3D-printed beak saves ZooTampa's great hornbill resident from skin cancer

3D-printed beak saves ZooTampa's great hornbill resident from skin cancer

One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.

March 29
ZooTampa donates to campaign to help Ukrainian zoos

ZooTampa donates to campaign to help Ukrainian zoos

When zookeepers around the world, and at ZooTampa, saw the devastation in Ukraine, they were immediately concerned for the animals and wanted to help.

March 23
ZooTampa guests witness live birth of baby orangutan

ZooTampa guests witness live birth of baby orangutan

The newest orangutan born at ZooTampa made her grand entrance into the world last month, much to the delight of those visiting the park.

March 12
ZooTampa's Stingray Bay will return with 'reimagined' touch tank after stingray deaths

ZooTampa's Stingray Bay will return with 'reimagined' touch tank after stingray deaths

In May of last year, ZooTampa had to shut down its Stingray Bay after the sudden and tragic deaths of all 12 of its rays. Now, officials are preparing to reopen the attraction in the coming months.

February 8
Veterinarian at ZooTampa finds joy in making sure baby animals stay healthy

Veterinarian at ZooTampa finds joy in making sure baby animals stay healthy

Dr. Nau has been with ZooTampa for four years. Her most memorable moments occurred last summer when Ruby, a southern white rhino, was born. The doctor side of me is watching to make sure everything is OK, but the other side of me is just absolutely in awe."

February 8
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19

2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19

The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms. 

January 6
ZooTampa releases rehabilitated manatee into Gulf of Mexico after treating for red tide toxicity

ZooTampa releases rehabilitated manatee into Gulf of Mexico after treating for red tide toxicity

ZooTampa has released a manatee back into the Gulf of Mexico after treating the sea cow for red tide toxicity for two months.

December 16, 2021
‘Christmas in the Wild’ returns to ZooTampa this week

‘Christmas in the Wild’ returns to ZooTampa this week

The holiday-themed tradition ‘Christmas in the Wild’ is returning to ZooTampa this week. The family friendly event kicks off Friday, November 26, the first of 18 nights through December 30.

November 22, 2021
ZooTampa at Lowry Park begins vaccinating animals against COVID-19

ZooTampa at Lowry Park begins vaccinating animals against COVID-19

ZooTampa started administering a special COVID-19 vaccine to animals. 

October 14, 2021
Rescued baby manatee gets bottle-fed by ZooTampa staff around the clock

Rescued baby manatee gets bottle-fed by ZooTampa staff around the clock

Rescuers saved this tiny orphaned manatee calf off the coast of southwest Florida and brought him to ZooTampa. He weighs just 45 pounds, and is one of the smallest manatee patients the zoo has ever treated.

October 6, 2021
Baby manatee is the smallest rescued orphan calf ZooTampa has ever treated

Baby manatee is the smallest rescued orphan calf ZooTampa has ever treated

A baby manatee is being cared for at ZooTampa, and zookeepers say she's the smallest rescued orphan calf the facility has ever treated.

August 30, 2021
Rescued manatee being treated for red tide at ZooTampa

Rescued manatee being treated for red tide at ZooTampa

When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.

August 3, 2021
ZooTampa is having a major baby boom

ZooTampa is having a major baby boom

ZooTampa’s maternity ward is filling up. Guests can meet these new babies when they visit the zoo.

July 30, 2021
Summer at ZooTampa: Visit baby animals and keep cool with Frosty Fusions

Summer at ZooTampa: Visit baby animals and keep cool with Frosty Fusions

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is bringing summer fun to Tampa. Visitors can see some adorable baby animals and grab a new frozen treat.

July 1, 2021
ZooTampa stingray deaths blamed on 'supersaturation;' tank will be redesigned and rebuilt

ZooTampa stingray deaths blamed on 'supersaturation;' tank will be redesigned and rebuilt

ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

June 15, 2021
ZooTampa welcomes baby southern white rhino

ZooTampa welcomes baby southern white rhino

A female southern white rhino was born early June 6 at ZooTampa. She is the 8th southern white rhino calf born at the zoo. 

June 12, 2021
ZooTampa sends water, tissue samples to German lab as investigation into stingray deaths continues

ZooTampa sends water, tissue samples to German lab as investigation into stingray deaths continues

ZooTampa officials said tissue and water samples were sent to different labs, including one in Germany, as they investigate why all of their stingrays were found dead last month.

June 9, 2021
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