Lowry Park Zoo was voted the "Best Family Friendly Zoo" and the "Best mid-sized zoo" in the U.S. With more than 1,500 animals, housed in 56 acres of lush natural habitats, it's a diverse collection that is suited for our local climate. Guests can see most animals in one of eight habitat areas with engaging interactive exhibits visitors can enjoy up close. Safari Africa & Ituri Forest. See elephants, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, meerkats, white rhinos, cheetahs, pygmy hippos, okapi, African penguins and much more! Guests can also experience the Safari Ride, a 15-minute long narrated ride offering behind-the-scenes views of dozens of African animals, including the Zoo's elephant herd, Patas monkeys and more. Asian Gardens & Sulawesi Aviary. Watch as the tigers explore the water's edge. Observe the Indian rhinos as well as the clouded leopards. Florida Boardwalk. Stroll along the boardwalk and see all the wonderful creatures that make Florida home. Feed and touch Florida's stingrays at the Harrell Discovery Center and Stingray Bay. Primate World. See endangered Bornean orangutans, chimpanzees and brilliant-colored mandrills, plus tiny marmosets and tamarins.
Big Cat Rescue is a sanctuary, not a zoo, so the animals come first. They do not allow people to wander around unescorted - tours are all guided and provide an educational experience that includes the plight of big cats in the wild and in captivity and what you can do to save them. Big Cat Rescue is the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats. They are home to more than 100 lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars and other species most of whom have been abandoned, abused, orphaned, saved from being turned into fur coats, or retired from performing acts. Big Cat Rescue is a member of the World Society for Protection of Animals. Rated 4 Stars by Charity Navigator (their highest rating) it has the highest score of any animal based charity. The sanctuary is situated on 55 acres in the Citrus Park area of north Tampa.
Saunders Planetarium & IMAX. Take in an astronomy show in The Saunders Planetarium and gaze into the starry nighttime sky. The Planetarium now features a new projection dome, new seating arrangements and a state-of-the-art star projector-the GOTO Space Simulator Chronos projection system-capable of recreating the night sky from any time in less than 20 seconds - from the past, present, and future from anywhere on the planet! Plus, visit Florida's only IMAX Dome Theatre. The IMAX Dome motion picture system projects images of unsurpassed size, clarity and impact onto a dome shaped screen providing 10,500 square feet of visual imagery.
The Henry B. Plant Museum is located in the south wing of Plant Hall on the University of Tampa's campus. Plant Hall was formerly known as the Tampa Bay Hotel. During the 1880s, Henry Bradley Plant was building an empire of railroads, steamships and hotels. He wanted that empire to have a palace so he built the Tampa Bay Hotel, a large room resort hotel opened in 1891 by Henry B. Plant near the terminus of his rail line. With its splendid Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings, and spectacular tropical gardens, Plant's Tampa Bay Hotel attracted a host of celebrated guests, from Teddy Roosevelt to Sarah Bernhardt to Babe Ruth. The hotel itself covers 6 acres (24,000 m2) and is a quarter-mile long. It was equipped with the first elevator ever installed in Florida. The elevator is still in use today, making it one of the oldest continually operational elevators in the nation. The 511 rooms, some of which were actually suites consisting of between three-to-seven rooms, were the first in Florida to have electric lights and telephones. Most rooms also included private bathrooms, complete with a full-size tub. The price for a room ranged from $5.00 to $15.00 a night at a time when the average hotel in Tampa charged $1.25 to $2.00.
Talk Shows. Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo offers many opportunities to get up-close and learn about animals. Part of our mission is education about the natural world and we offer that opportunity on a daily basis through our programs. Zoo Keepers hold fun lectures about the animals and their behaviors and also what it's like to be a Zookeeper. Water Play Areas. The Zoo offers two exciting water play areas designed to help your little ones cool off during your day at the Zoo. Manatee Fountains splash ground is situated among tall palm trees with plenty of benches for parents to relax while watching the little ones play. Billabong Fountains take guests for an aquatic romp with enough water fun to make sure that your little one stays cool in the hot tropical sun.
Don't forget to mark your calendars for these annual festivals: the Gasparilla Pirate Fest in January, The Florida State Fair in February, the Florida Strawberry Festival in March, the Ruskin Tomato & Heritage Festival in May, and the Ruskin Seafood Fest in November. Visit Tampa now and discover how historic Old Florida blends well with the modern, upscale style of some of the most beautiful, master-planned communities for families and retirees. Yes, climate, dining and shopping, cultural attractions, educational and business opportunities, and the beautiful beaches help make Tampa home to a wonderful lifestyle. Tampa is a lot more than beautiful sunsets! Make it your home, too.
Big Cat Rescue is a sanctuary, not a zoo, so the animals come first. They do not allow people to wander around unescorted - tours are all guided and provide an educational experience that includes the plight of big cats in the wild and in captivity and what you can do to save them. Big Cat Rescue is the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats. They are home to more than 100 lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars and other species most of whom have been abandoned, abused, orphaned, saved from being turned into fur coats, or retired from performing acts. Big Cat Rescue is a member of the World Society for Protection of Animals. Rated 4 Stars by Charity Navigator (their highest rating) it has the highest score of any animal based charity. The sanctuary is situated on 55 acres in the Citrus Park area of north Tampa.
Saunders Planetarium & IMAX. Take in an astronomy show in The Saunders Planetarium and gaze into the starry nighttime sky. The Planetarium now features a new projection dome, new seating arrangements and a state-of-the-art star projector-the GOTO Space Simulator Chronos projection system-capable of recreating the night sky from any time in less than 20 seconds - from the past, present, and future from anywhere on the planet! Plus, visit Florida's only IMAX Dome Theatre. The IMAX Dome motion picture system projects images of unsurpassed size, clarity and impact onto a dome shaped screen providing 10,500 square feet of visual imagery.
The Henry B. Plant Museum is located in the south wing of Plant Hall on the University of Tampa's campus. Plant Hall was formerly known as the Tampa Bay Hotel. During the 1880s, Henry Bradley Plant was building an empire of railroads, steamships and hotels. He wanted that empire to have a palace so he built the Tampa Bay Hotel, a large room resort hotel opened in 1891 by Henry B. Plant near the terminus of his rail line. With its splendid Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings, and spectacular tropical gardens, Plant's Tampa Bay Hotel attracted a host of celebrated guests, from Teddy Roosevelt to Sarah Bernhardt to Babe Ruth. The hotel itself covers 6 acres (24,000 m2) and is a quarter-mile long. It was equipped with the first elevator ever installed in Florida. The elevator is still in use today, making it one of the oldest continually operational elevators in the nation. The 511 rooms, some of which were actually suites consisting of between three-to-seven rooms, were the first in Florida to have electric lights and telephones. Most rooms also included private bathrooms, complete with a full-size tub. The price for a room ranged from $5.00 to $15.00 a night at a time when the average hotel in Tampa charged $1.25 to $2.00.
Talk Shows. Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo offers many opportunities to get up-close and learn about animals. Part of our mission is education about the natural world and we offer that opportunity on a daily basis through our programs. Zoo Keepers hold fun lectures about the animals and their behaviors and also what it's like to be a Zookeeper. Water Play Areas. The Zoo offers two exciting water play areas designed to help your little ones cool off during your day at the Zoo. Manatee Fountains splash ground is situated among tall palm trees with plenty of benches for parents to relax while watching the little ones play. Billabong Fountains take guests for an aquatic romp with enough water fun to make sure that your little one stays cool in the hot tropical sun.
Don't forget to mark your calendars for these annual festivals: the Gasparilla Pirate Fest in January, The Florida State Fair in February, the Florida Strawberry Festival in March, the Ruskin Tomato & Heritage Festival in May, and the Ruskin Seafood Fest in November. Visit Tampa now and discover how historic Old Florida blends well with the modern, upscale style of some of the most beautiful, master-planned communities for families and retirees. Yes, climate, dining and shopping, cultural attractions, educational and business opportunities, and the beautiful beaches help make Tampa home to a wonderful lifestyle. Tampa is a lot more than beautiful sunsets! Make it your home, too.
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