Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
HospitalityFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Located in Tampa, Florida, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo operates as a zoological attraction within the hospitality sector, offering visitors educational and recreational experiences across nearly 60 acres. The collection includes more than 1,500 animals such as koalas, elephants, tigers, penguins, chimpanzees, and orangutans, with opportunities to feed a giraffe, hold a lorikeet, touch a stingray, and walk with wallabies. The zoo's Manatee and Aquatic Center centers on the care and rehabilitation of injured, sick, and orphaned Florida manatees, and keeps these animals visible year-round. It is a nonprofit organization overseen by Tampa's Lowry Park Zoological Society in agreement with the City of Tampa, located at 1101 West Sligh Avenue. The facility serves families and visitors seeking educational and recreational experiences and has earned national recognition, including being named the top zoo in the United States by Parents and Child magazines, with further acclaim in 2026 from USA TODAY 10Best for Best Zoo Exhibits.