ZooTampa's Manatee Critical Care Center nominated for 'Best Zoo Exhibit' by USA TODAY — here's how to vote
ZooTampa's Manatee Critical Care Center has been nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Award for “Best Zoo Exhibit.”
ZooTampa's Manatee Critical Care Center has been nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Award for “Best Zoo Exhibit.”
ZooTampa prepares animals for cold snap with heat lamps and warm shelters
Whether it’s animals at the zoo or plants in the yard, Tampa Bay residents spent Thursday preparing for colder temperatures.
Whether it’s animals at the zoo or plants in the yard, Tampa Bay residents spent Thursday preparing for colder temperatures.
Critically endangered Eastern bongo calf born at ZooTampa, marking first birth of new year at zoo
ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced the birth of a critically endangered Eastern bongo calf, marking the first animal birth at the zoo in 2026.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced the birth of a critically endangered Eastern bongo calf, marking the first animal birth at the zoo in 2026.
ZooTampa welcomes rare baby monkey
An Angolan colobus monkey was born at ZooTampa last week, marking the first birth of this species at the zoo since 2018.
An Angolan colobus monkey was born at ZooTampa last week, marking the first birth of this species at the zoo since 2018.
ZooTampa celebrates the birth of two Komodo dragons
Two Komodo dragons have hatched at ZooTampa.
Two Komodo dragons have hatched at ZooTampa.
Manatee ‘exhausted from mating’ rescued off Redington Beach
The FWC and ZooTampa rescued a manatee that was found beached off Redington Beach on Thursday morning.
The FWC and ZooTampa rescued a manatee that was found beached off Redington Beach on Thursday morning.
ZooTampa euthanizes beloved clouded leopard
ZooTampa is mourning the loss of its 14-year-old clouded leopard Malee that was diagnosed with a severe illness and was humanely euthanized on Monday morning.
ZooTampa is mourning the loss of its 14-year-old clouded leopard Malee that was diagnosed with a severe illness and was humanely euthanized on Monday morning.
Endangered Florida panther dies at ZooTampa
ZooTampa is mourning the loss of an endangered Florida panther named Walter.
ZooTampa is mourning the loss of an endangered Florida panther named Walter.
ZooTampa baboon fully recovers from life-changing oral surgery to treat rare dental condition
A baboon at ZooTampa has been given a clean bill of health after receiving oral surgery last summer from doctors who normally treat humans.
A baboon at ZooTampa has been given a clean bill of health after receiving oral surgery last summer from doctors who normally treat humans.
Newborn eastern bongos vital additions at ZooTampa
At ZooTampa, three newborn eastern bongos are vital additions to the critically endangered species.
At ZooTampa, three newborn eastern bongos are vital additions to the critically endangered species.
ZooTampa welcomes a baby Siamang as officials say 'they are in trouble'
Ketiga, a three-month-old baby Siamang at ZooTampa, fills a critical need for the species.
Ketiga, a three-month-old baby Siamang at ZooTampa, fills a critical need for the species.
ZooTampa animals are bundling up during Tampa's cold front
The Bay Area is experiencing a cold front, with temperatures dipping into the high 30s and low 40s over the last week.
The Bay Area is experiencing a cold front, with temperatures dipping into the high 30s and low 40s over the last week.
ZooTampa rescues 2-year-old manatee likely displaced by Hurricane Helene's storm surge
ZooTampa at Lowry Park sent their Manatee Rescue Team to Dixie County to help save an entrapped manatee last week.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park sent their Manatee Rescue Team to Dixie County to help save an entrapped manatee last week.
ZooTampa welcomes endangered baby ape
An endangered siamang baby was recently born at ZooTampa.
An endangered siamang baby was recently born at ZooTampa.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 is set to captivate visitors with its latest and most thrilling exhibit – Prehistoric Predators.