ZooTampa at Lowry Park: Florida Wildlife Trail & Manatee Critical Care Hospital

About this adventure

Voted multiple times as the best family zoo in the southeastern United States, ZooTampa at Lowry Park is renowned for its lush tropical immersion, compassionate wildlife rescue efforts, and family-first amenities. The zoo's Native Florida realm highlights native species including Florida panthers, red wolves, black bears, and key deer, anchored by the David A. Straz Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center—one of only four federally authorized non-profit manatee rehabilitation hospitals in Florida. From the underwater viewing pools, children can watch convalescing manatees being nursed back to health by marine veterinary staff. The zoo also features an African Safari expedition, Asian Gardens, Wallaroo Station with interactive Australian petting encounters, and shaded splash play fountains. Mild winter temperatures make walking through the zoo's shady 65-acre grounds comfortable for toddlers and grandparents alike.