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Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo

7530 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33604
813-935-8552
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Ranked #12 of 72 attractions in Tampa
Type: Zoos
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Description: This popular zoo also has a facility to care for injured manatees, an endangered species.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Tampa, Florida
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61 reviews 61 reviews
25 attraction reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

This is one of the best zoos I've been too. It didn't seem big but there is a lot of ground to cover. Most all of the animals seemed to have ample space (which is a big concerns for zoos). A favorite part of mine was the bird exhibit, where the birds are so used to people that they land... More

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Eugene, Oregon
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12 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

A very nice small zoo that's easy to get around. Has a water play area for the kids and a water log ride. Lots of shade for hot days. Lots of entertaining wildlife to enjoy. Great ice cream shop.

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Tampa, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Beautifully kept with lots to see and do. Visit when it's not too hot out because there is a lot of walking. They have a nice cafe to grab a bite while taking a break. Not too expensive to take the kids.

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Orlando, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We had a great time at Lowry Park. Awesome zoo, great animals and features. Florida Teachers can visit free. Excellent place for the whole family.

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Richmond, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

While the zoo is not large by San Diego or San Antonio standards, it is nice. There are very few cages and most animals are in a natural habitat. I went with adult kids and grand kids and one teenager and we really enjoyed it. We used Living Social and got a great deal on tickets.

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Gainesville, FL
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5 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This is a good zoo but not an elite one. It does have some things that a typical zoo doesn't have which gives it a small bump in my rating. If I had paid full price for my visit I would not have been satisfied. The cost is $25 for adults, $20 for children 3-11 and children under 3 are... More

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Bristol, Connecticut, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Big fun zoo better than Connecticut and Rhode Island zoos. A lot of kid activities. The sad thing is when we got there in afternoon many animals were sleeping that happens though.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Great little Zoo. Loved how it was set up and enjoyed our visit there. They have a nice variety of animals. Animals looked well taken care of and staff was around to answer your questions. Nice place.

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Tampa, Fl
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Very nice for families with young children. Lots of activities for kids to enjoy. During the summer they have water parks and places where kids can get wet and have fun, bring their bathing suits and water shoes.

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I grew up with a really big zoo and have visited plenty of large zoos in different cities, so I thought I would be disappointed with Tampa's. While not as big as some zoos, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is perfect for kids. Unlike big zoos there is not a lot of walking. While not having every single animal imaginable, there... More

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