Gardens, Zoos & Aquariums
From fur and paws to fins, flowers and macaws, zoos, gardens and aquariums in the Tampa Bay area are home to Florida's native flora and fauna as well as exotic animals from distant lands. Catch a dolphin show at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium or explore the Asian Gardens of Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, where leopards and tigers dwell.
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
Lead an expedition into Lowry Park Zoo's various habitats such as Asian Gardens, Wallaroo Station, Safari Africa & Ituri Forest, Free Flight Aviaries and Primate World.
Lead an expedition into Lowry Park Zoo's various habitats such as Asian Gardens, Wallaroo Station, Safari Africa & Ituri Forest, Free Flight Aviaries and Primate World.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Dedicated to public education, research and rescue, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium features a a dolphin pool with windows, a wide-screen theater, a gift shop and daily animal presentations.
Dedicated to public education, research and rescue, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium features a a dolphin pool with windows, a wide-screen theater, a gift shop and daily animal presentations.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
The area's only zoological gardens, Sarasota Jungle Gardens is the oldest continuously operating attractions in Florida. Guests will see native Florida crocodiles, flamingos, prairie dogs and many other animals in the gardens.
The area's only zoological gardens, Sarasota Jungle Gardens is the oldest continuously operating attractions in Florida. Guests will see native Florida crocodiles, flamingos, prairie dogs and many other animals in the gardens.
The Pier Aquarium
Located in downtown St. Petersburg, this nonprofit aquarium and marine education science center offers a "Touch Tank Experience" and an interactive theater featuring living inhabitants of Tampa Bay.
Located in downtown St. Petersburg, this nonprofit aquarium and marine education science center offers a "Touch Tank Experience" and an interactive theater featuring living inhabitants of Tampa Bay.
Suncoast Primate Sanctuary
A nonprofit foundation located in Palm Harbor, the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary is a haven for primates who were rescued from deplorable conditions. Among the residents is a chimpanzee who was one of the original Cheetahs in the "Tarzan" movies.
A nonprofit foundation located in Palm Harbor, the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary is a haven for primates who were rescued from deplorable conditions. Among the residents is a chimpanzee who was one of the original Cheetahs in the "Tarzan" movies.
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
A nonprofit wild bird sanctuary and rehabilitation center located in Indian Shores, Fla., the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary's primary mission is to rescue, repair, rehabilitate and release wild birds. One of the country's top avian hospitals, the sanctuary also works to educate the public about the plight wild birds.
A nonprofit wild bird sanctuary and rehabilitation center located in Indian Shores, Fla., the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary's primary mission is to rescue, repair, rehabilitate and release wild birds. One of the country's top avian hospitals, the sanctuary also works to educate the public about the plight wild birds.