ZooTampa at Lowry Park is mourning the loss of a true Florida icon. Calusa, the Florida panther affectionately known as Lucy, ...

The money helped complete the zoo’s Florida Waters exhibit and expand its existing Straz Family Manatee Rescue.

Her image appeared on a NYC skyscraper and a U.S. postage stamp, symbolizing the importance of wildlife conservation, the zoo said.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park has wrapped a $33 million fundraising campaign that will bankroll the zoo's Florida Waters expansion ...

Two manatees are heading to a zoo in Tampa after crews rescued them from a Florida river.

As freezing and near-freezing weather swept across much of the Sunshine State in the first real cold week of the winter, we weren't the only ones that had to manage the chilly temps. Animals get cold, ...

TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa announced it released 26 rehabilitated manatees into Florida waters in 2025, marking its highest number of releases during a 12-month period in its history. Monday, a ZooTampa ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — ZooTampa is mourning the loss of one its extremely rare big cats who spent eight years charming guests and his caretakers. Walter, one of three endangered Florda panthers cared ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Workers from ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced Sunday that Lucy, the Florida Panther, passed away. Along with the announcement, staff from ZooTampa published an emotional video saying ...

Two manatees are heading to a zoo in Tampa after crews rescued them from a Florida river. Our style expert reveals the pieces ...