Lowry Park Zoo

Lowry Park Zoo

The Lowry Park Zoo opened at its current location in 1957. It was closed in the 1980's for a complete reconstruction and reopened in March of 1988. Seven main exhibit areas cover over 56 acres of lush, natural habitats.

Lowry Park was Tampa's first zoo. Busch Gardens, the theme park which also has a large zoo, did not open until 1959.

The seven exhibit areas in the zoo are: Asian Domain, Primate World, Manatee and Aquatic Center, Florida Wildlife Center, Free-Flight Aviary, Wallaroo Station children's zoo, and the new Safari Africa.

The zoo was established in the late 1930's on the banks of the Hillsborough River in Plant Park. It consisted of a small collection of indigenous animals such as raccoons, alligators and an aviary with a variety of exotic birds.

Location

1101 West Sligh Avenue
Tampa, Hillsborough County
Florida, USA

Getting There

To get to Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida, you can take public transportation or drive. If you choose to take public transportation, you can take the bus or the trolley to get there. Bus routes 30 and 45 both stop near the zoo. You can also take the TECO Line Streetcar System, which stops at Whiting Station, a short walk from the zoo.

If you prefer to drive, you can take I-275 to exit 48, Sligh Avenue, and follow the signs to the zoo. The address of the zoo is 1101 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604. There is ample parking available at the zoo.

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