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Lowry Park Zoological Garden
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14 reviews for Lowry Park Zoological Garden
I really enjoy this zoo. Even though they don't have Pandas. And even though I was very disappointed that they had no pandas, I still enjoyed the animals they did have--even though they also apparently lie about having a two-toed sloth.
The animal "residences" are nicely arranged and most of them were up and about when I visited last. I was able to take quite a few photographs of the animals while I was there. They have nothing too "exotic" or out of the ordinary, but they do have some beautiful birds in their bird garden exhibit which you can interact AND they have a giraffe exhibit which is also very interactive. The monkey exhibit is also a must-see.
The zoo staff is knowledgeable and courteous and the park is ample and clean. The admission price is well worth the experience and it is nice to go every once and a while and support local wildlife conservation efforts. Although I have never attended myself, I hear the zoo has various events that are worth checking out. I have only been to Zoo Boo a few years back and that was pretty fun.
It is pretty amazing to know you have a little piece of heaven like this in your own city, in the middle of crime-ridden parts of Tampa. When you're there, you forget that just outside the zoo gates there is a world of poverty and misfortune. It really gives you perspective. At least for me it did.
i must be the only one who didn't have a fantastic time at the lowry park zoo.. maybe i came on a off day? ..a weekday that was too hot and i didn't really want to walk after having a too-filling lunch?.. or maybe it was bad timing..cause most of the animals were sleeping or just sitting there under the shade..
so the employees at the park didn't seem too enthusiastic about their job..except the ticket booth girl in front...
it only took us 2 hours to see every single habitat.. which i always thought would take longer ..and some of the habitats were closed for renovations.
there are some highlights though.. which include feeding the giraffes.. riding the camels and horse.. petting/feeding the koi fishes and stingrays.. which was really fun.. oh yeah the singing dog was kind of cute too...but that was basically it.. .
i found myself wishing that i was at the san diego zoo instead
Lowry Park Zoo is the best! I would go here over Busch Gardens any day. The park is reasonably priced and has free parking. It's the best place to actually view animals and stroll around with family and friends. It's very laid back and relaxing. My favorite part of the zoo is the Manatee hospital where you can view the manatees up close. I enjoy this place so much!
First -- it's free on your birthday.
Second -- it was voted best zoo by Parents' Magazine.
And you can pet the stingrays, watch the manatees munch lettuce, feed the lorikeets and have them climb all over you, pet a skink, etc. It's almost too much fun to handle, and indeed, with a 2-year-old, we only got through half of it before she needed a nap. (My wife and I did too.)
The animals are spectacular, their habitats are clean and natural-looking, and the labels are clear and fun to read. Beats Busch Gardens (which is just a few miles away) hands-down in terms of animal experiences.
I came here for Wild Wonderland with my nephew and he had a blast! He was running around loving all the animals and decorations that they put throughout the zoo. They really did tons of things to keep kids entertained and make the experience really nice and memorable. Workers were really nice and they had a large number of volunteers from my old high school, all working hard even though they weren't being paid. They had plenty of animals to see, even as night fell and you would expect some of the animals to be asleep. Just a really cool place, and I'm happy that I could show my nephew a good time here.
You do not need to go to Seaworld to pet the sting/manta rays. You can do it here in your own backyard aka THE ZOO! Be careful to only use the tips of your fingers and do not touch the babies. They are super delicate. Every time I feed them, I cause a near riot in the pond and they freak out. And I get 100% covered in water by all the splashing. I have no idea what I am doing wrong but I love it! You can also feed the Koi and goats.
Do be wary of the kangaroos. They seriously let you just walk right into their habitat and look at 'em. One of them started to come at me menacingly. I was worried.. It just seemed really unsafe!
Great zoo. A gem in Tampa. Very kid-friendly.
This is my kids favorite zoo. They love the water park area. And my son will never stop talking about the giraffes.
This is a great zoo. What other zoo can you go to and see manatees? And learn about manatee research? And hang out with the parrots in the aviary? And play in the giant really cool fountain with the manatee sculptures?
They have a great collection of animals. They are also set up in such a way that both kids and adults will walk away with a little more information on both the animals and the environments they live in. And you'll have so much fun that you won't even notice that you're learning things too.
What a fun zoo!!
Definitely worth a trip if you're in the area. The kids loooved it. There are rides for the kids plus lots of places to feed the animals. The kids loved feeding the parrots, the stingrays, and the goats. It was very clean and the animals seemed well taken care of. Plus, there are the mandatory Mold-A-Rama and penny smasher machines my kids require for souvenirs.
The brochure raved that it recently won 'most kid-friendly zoo' and we would definitely agree.
It is about $20.00 per adult to get in, and there are also yearly passes. We spent about 3 hours there and it was worth every penny and definitely put a smile on our faces. I am sure that there are many zoos in larger cities that are better than this one, but for Tampa it is pretty amazing, especially the African area. You can walk right up to the giraffes and pet them. I have never been that close to one, so it was really breathtaking. The penguins were cute as well. It was cold out, so many of the animals were huddled together or hiding. I was very impressed with the Colobus monkeys, watching them interact with almost a 360 degree view. The Lion Tamarin and the Squirrel Monkeys were cute too. It is neat how they put chickens in the bottom of their cages to keep the bugs away.
The aviary portion was awesome because you are there interacting with the animals. The fruit bats flew by my head twice and I screamed both times. What a wuss!
It is fun to get ice cream cones and walk around. It makes all of the children jealous.
Make sure to go right when they open, that way it is not too hot and you can have first view of everything, including the goat petting. Awwww!
Best at Christmas... We love going there then... they do such a great job with decorations and such
A perfect place to take your children. From feeding the giraffes to riding the camels, kids will love the experience. The chidren's waterpark is another great feature for splashing around and the petting zoo is an added benefit that's sure to make your children laugh with excitement. A must do if you have children or are visiting the Tampa area.
This zoo has come a very loong way!! I remember as a little girl going here and could not wait to leave.
But now!! It's great. I was just there a couple months ago. They are a larger zoo than they used to be. Every thing is very clean and new. If you are a Lincoln Park Zoo member you can get in there for free.
I went with my mother-in-law and they were building new attractions as we walked around.
I enjoyed going there and was just impressed and stunned at all the changes. I recommend you going there and enjoying one of the family friendly outings in Tampa.
I am not really sure how much it costs because I was LPZ member and got in free.
They also have free parking too. If I lived in Tampa I would have a membership here. However, I will settle for a visit whenever I am in town. My daughter loves this place.
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