Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park Full Tour - Tampa, Florida - Part One

ZooTampa at Lowry Park (formerly known as Lowry Park Zoo or Lowry Park Zoological Garden) is a 63-acre (25 ha) nonprofit zoo located in Tampa, Florida. In 2009, Lowry Park Zoo was voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine, and is recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity (HB 457). The zoo is operated by the Lowry Park Zoological Society, an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The zoo also exists as a center for conservation of endangered wildlife both locally and around the globe. Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) as well as a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG), the Florida Association of Zoos and Aquariums (FAZA) and the Florida Attractions Association (FAA).

Exhibits

Main Aviary
The main free-flight aviary, accessible nearly at the entrance, is almost hidden in overgrown brush and plants. Inside, the whole area is covered head-to-toe in free-flight birds and waterfowl, including great hornbills, red-legged seriemas, toco toucans, boat-billed herons, African openbill storks, scarlet ibises, white-faced whistling ducks, guineafowl, Raggiana Birds-of-paradise, an array of ducks and tanagers, and two-toed sloths.

Asian Gardens
One of the zoos oldest sections, the Asian Domain, was renovated and renamed the Asian Gardens in 2007. Animals in this area include the Indian rhinoceros, Malayan tigers, babirusa, Visayan warty pig, Komodo dragon, Binturongs, Lowland anoa, sun bears, Malayan tapir, and an Indonesian-themed aviary. The pagoda-like design is subtle but noticeable, giving an authentic Asian feel.

The area also has a Sulawesi aviary, which includes bleeding-heart doves, mandarin ducks, giant Asian pond turtles, and Reeve's muntjac deer.

Primate World
The primate section of the zoo has every exhibit appearing to be seemingly connected by a running system of rocky waterfalls and waterways that stretch across the entire section. There is an array of great apes, including siamang gibbons, Hamadryas baboons, and Bornean orangutans. There is also a wide array of other primates, including Angolan black-and-white colobus monkeys, golden lion tamarins, ring-tailed lemurs, and mandrills.

Wallaroo Station
The Wallaroo Station Children's Zoo re-opened on February 27, 2015 after its first renovation since opening in 2002. It is home to an array of Australian-native species including koalas, yellow-footed rock wallabies, Australian singing dogs and emus, along with a varying collection of cockatoos, and flying foxes.

This section of the zoo is home to an interactive bat habitat, a "Flying Bananas" ride, a budgie encounter and a family rollercoaster. It also has splash play area for younger kids titled "The Billabong".

Rides
Starting with the Australia addition, Lowry Park Zoo has added several children's rides over the years. Including a Jungle Carousel, a small aerial carousel-type ride known as "Boomer’s Flyin’ Bananas", a kiddie train ride named the “Overland Express”, as well as a mini roller coaster called the Tasmanian Tiger Family Coaster, which was previously located at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia.
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[noahm]

Haven’t been to this zoo in 8 years, and I hope to return someday. Can’t wait for part 2!

[jonathanyard]

Awesome video and tour, Tom! This looks like an amazing zoo! The Habari Preserve safari looked fun. That was my favorite part! Excited for part 2!!
P.S., I’m going to visit the Fort Worth Zoo next week. I’ve watched your tours for that. And I’m going to be commenting on the first part of that video to let you know my experience there as well! 😀 The comment will probably be between March 31st and April 2nd. Just wanted to let you know! 😀

[heisharios]

I like being at zoo Tampa and doing the animal encounters

[unclecarguy]

Hey Tom hope your doing good I have a ? For you I'm going to Cincinnati Zoo tommorow and can you tell me what to do first

[noahroy]

Hey Tom!
I apologise for the late comment, between the signage in your videos that i like to read and my personal life ( family, friends, school and work, i`m also one to go out on my days off with my buddies and just fool around and have a good time with them, not to worry Tom, we don`t do anything dangerous, just me and the boys hanging out, i will hang with my friends who are girls occasionally too, and contrary to my parents belief, none of them are my girlfriend, i actually don`t have one currently ), long story short, i`ve been busy Tom.
I`ve been hoping that you`d do a new tour of this zoo for a while now Tom! I remember seeing a tour on your channel that was made 4 years ago or so, i`ll be honest Tom, i binged all of your Zoo and Aquarium videos when i first found your channel in probably just a few months!
This Zoo looks like a really good Zoo! I like how they use natural barriers whenever possible, instead of things like fences and bars. Very nice! I enjoyed the ride in this video man (30:36-53:06), but i also liked the gharial at 14:18. You now me and reptiles Tom! Speaking of that, i hope you have one or more reptile locations planned for your upcoming road trip!
Speaking of the road trip, after asking my parents and trying many strategies, they said no to donating to your gas fund, sorry Tom, i tried, when i say tried i mean battling my parents for half an hour.
I love the habitats at this Zoo Tom! They cater to all of the animal`s needs and not always shall we say convenient for the visitor`s viewing but more so to the animal`s happiness! Some Zoos, it`s vice versa, which it shouln`t be but thankfully those Zoos are few and far between, for me at least, the animal`s happiness is a lot more important than me getting to see it, and i know for a fact that you feel the same way Tom!
Now, i`ve got some timestamps for you Tom!
3:00 I think the name you`re looking for is Zazu Tom! I`ve recently watched the Lion King ( old one then the new live action one ).
5:34: Meep meep! From that one cartoon with the road runner and coyote, i used to watch that as a kid, man those were the days eh Tom? No responsibilities, no job, man life was good.
6:30: That`s a pretty bird! Lovely colouring!
9:14: Tapirs are actually very good swimmers and are often found around water in the wild and often find their food in the water, so i`m happy that this tapir has a good sized water area to be in.
10:25: That would be the blue-faced honeyeater Tom!
10:44: Having a nice cat nap!
11:10: What a beautiful animal!
11:56: It`s actually Sulawesi Tom but the I does look a bit like a T in that style of writing, easy mistake to make and you were probably looking through the camera to make sure you had a good shot, correct?
All right that does it for timestamps Tom!
I really enjoyed this video Tom! Really well shot as usual, your camera skills amaze me Tom! Great information as well! Might a well give you the whole package while i`m complimenting you lol.
Looking forward to your reply Tom!
I`ll be leaving comments over the course of the next 30 minutes-1hour on your last 4 videos that i`ve been catching up on, i figured finish all of them then spam you with long comments LOL!
I hope you`re well Tom!

[aidanstevenson]

Tommy This is Matjeka and Mbali They are paired up With Sdulda

[sherrielong]

That cartridge is obsessed with the blue bucket

[craftyfox]

Bird flu is moving into NY and NJ. So any open net bird areas are closed and the birds are indoors.

[treys]

Did you know that before the Binturong exhibit it used to belong be the Leopard exhibit

[heisharios]

Did you know that in the gharial
habitat there used to be bearded pigs

[treys]

Did you know before they had the Malayan Sun Bear it used to be the Sloth Bear habitat

[treys]

The Hamadryas Baboon exhibit originally belonged 2 the Chimpanzee so thats prolly y u recognized it bein new

[aidanstevenson]

Tommy Meet Twilight Sparkle She Is the littlest African Pygmy Goat Named After the Lavender Alicorn

[aidanstevenson]

Tommy Say hello to Sdudla He Is Zoo Tampa's Adult male African elephant