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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
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.
When zookeepers around the world, and at ZooTampa, saw the devastation in Ukraine, they were immediately concerned for the animals and wanted to help.
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.
The newest orangutan born at ZooTampa made her grand entrance into the world last month, much to the delight of those visiting the park.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.