ZooTampa gets $75M in county funding for major expansion and upgrades
ZooTampa is preparing for a major transformation after Hillsborough County commissioners approved a $75 million investment in the zoo's capital improvement plans.
ZooTampa is preparing for a major transformation after Hillsborough County commissioners approved a $75 million investment in the zoo's capital improvement plans.
ZooTampa’s baby boom: Historic manatee birth highlights latest conservation wins
ZooTampa at Lowry Park welcomed several newborn animals this year, including a rescued manatee's calf and a critically endangered Eastern bongo.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park welcomed several newborn animals this year, including a rescued manatee's calf and a critically endangered Eastern bongo.
ZooTampa expansion: Hillsborough County approves $75M for new South America area, upgrades
Big changes are on the way for ZooTampa, as leaders move forward with plans to upgrade existing exhibits and potentially double the park’s footprint through a major expansion project.
Big changes are on the way for ZooTampa, as leaders move forward with plans to upgrade existing exhibits and potentially double the park’s footprint through a major expansion project.
Plans to expand ZooTampa
Big changes are on the way for ZooTampa, as leaders move forward with plans to upgrade existing exhibits and potentially double the park’s footprint through a major expansion project. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Big changes are on the way for ZooTampa, as leaders move forward with plans to upgrade existing exhibits and potentially double the park’s footprint through a major expansion project. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa
An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
ZooTampa’s ‘baby boom’ marks important milestones in wildlife conservation efforts
ZooTampa is welcoming multiple new additions as it focuses on wildlife conservation.
ZooTampa is welcoming multiple new additions as it focuses on wildlife conservation.
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.