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  Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Lowry Park Zoo is a 24 acre zoo located in Tampa, Florida.
Lowry Park Zoo is noted for being one of the best mid sized zoos in the United States.
The zoo recently opened up a new exhibit called "safari africa" that is home to african elephants and giraffes.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /lowry_park_zoo,_tampa.htm   (77 words)

  
 Tampabay: Magazine: Tampa zoo tops for kids
TAMPA - Lowry Park Zoo's commitment to safety and attention to hands-on animal exhibits helped the 56-acre zoo become Child magazine's "No. 1 Zoo in the United States for Kids," the magazine announced Tuesday.
Lowry Park was named in 1925 in honor of Dr. Sumter L. Lowry, a city commissioner, who persuaded the city to purchase property for a public park in 1918.
Tampa's zoo began as an animal shelter in Plant Park in 1937.
www.sptimes.com /2004/05/05/Tampabay/Magazine__Tampa_zoo_t.shtml   (593 words)

  
 LOWRY PARK ZOO TO UNLEASH A NEW MARKETING PLAN Section: HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Magazine: Tampa Bay Business Journal, May ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Lowry Park officials say 31 percent of their visitors hall from outside their primary market: Twenty-three percent of them come out of state and another 8 percent are Floridians who live more than 50 miles away from the zoo.
The zoo expects to hear within the next few weeks whether it is eligible for a portion of the tourist tax funds that will be allocated by the county for fiscal 1996.
Lowry Park ranks as one of the top three mid-sized zoos in the country, according to the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.
mgv.mim.edu.my /Articles/00605/96020886.Htm   (734 words)

  
 Hillsborough: Trade rules may deny Lowry zoo 4 elephants
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo was hoping to house four elephants in a 2.5-acre elephant exhibit as part of its $24-million expansion.
Lowry Park Zoo spokeswoman Heather Sitton said Thursday that the zoo had not been notified of any change in the agreement regarding the elephants.
Lex Salisbury, Lowry Park Zoo's president and chief executive, had traveled to Africa to see the elephants, which live in a fenced preserve protected from poachers and predators.
www.sptimes.com /2002/09/27/Hillsborough/Trade_rules_may_deny_.shtml   (496 words)

  
 Visit Lowry Park Zoo from Tampa, Florida.
Acclaimed as one of the best mid-sized zoos in the country, Lowry Park Zoo features many rare and endangered species among its 1500 plus inhabitants.
Each species is housed in surroundings similar to its natural habitat and include primates, komodo dragons, red pandas, manatees, alligators and other native Florida wildlife as well as 50 brightly plumed lorikeets in a spacious free-flight aviary.
Lowry Park Zoo is located one mile (half a kilometer) west of Interstate 275 north, exit 31.
tampa.rezcenter.com /lowry_park_zoo.shtml   (233 words)

  
 Lowry Park Zoo - Entertainment - Tampa, FL, 33604-5958 - Citysearch
It may be smaller than other zoos in the area, but this modest park has plenty to see.
Typical zoo dwellers have their place at Lowry Park Zoo--next to scary-looking Komodo dragons and rare red pandas.
I took my grandkids to Lowry Park Zoo and I was shocked by the way the park looked and horrified when I saw how stressed out the tiger was just pacing back and forth.
www.tampabay.citysearch.com /profile/2662918/tips   (430 words)

  
 AOL CityGuide: - Tampa Bay - Lowry Park Zoo - Attraction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Among the zoo's exhibit areas are the Native Florida Wildlife Center, Primate World and its premier exhibit, the Florida Manatee and Aquatic Center, complete with underwater viewing of sea cows in action.
Lowry Park is especially kid-friendly with a petting zoo and the Harrell Discovery Center, an interactive area featuring hands-on activities and an insect zoo.
Lowry park zoo is a nice place to visit for the day with the family.a lot of fun and very very clean.wish they were a little bigger.a great place to relax and spent the day!
home.digitalcity.com /tampabay/visitorsguide/venue.dci?vid=36643   (472 words)

  
 Lowry City Financial Planning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Lowry Hill brings financial planning expertise to its client families...
Diamond Bar, CA —During its April 17th meeting, the Diamond Bar City made a unanimous decision to appoint Linda C. Lowry was City Administrator for the City of Bellflower, where she established a community-based policing program, and implemented a "one-stop" program for planning...
At Boyle & Lowry, we believe that our involvement with the community and pubic does not end with our representation of governmental entities.
www.assetprotectionconsultant.com /214/Lowry-City-financial-planning.html   (471 words)

  
 Lowry Park Zoo
The Lowry Park Zoo is on the right-hand side of the road.
You may however, receive a hand stamp for re-entry and picnic at one of the surrounding park areas.
Lowry Park Zoo features 1,500 + animals, many endangered, in natural habitats.
www.hiddenlagoon.com /attractions/central/lowryparkzoo.htm   (130 words)

  
 Tampa Zoos, Aquariums & Reserves - The Best Zoos, Aquariums & Reserves in Tampa, FL - 10Best
Environments for primates, Asian animals, and creatures native to Florida coexist with a bird aviary, a petting zoo and an aquatic center that shelters manatees and helps injured ones recuperate.
Considered one of the top zoos in its category, Lowry Park also offers rides and attractions for children.
There is currently one discussion about Tampa zoos, aquariums & reserves in the 10Best.com forums.
www.10best.com /Tampa/Leisure_Activities/Zoos,_Aquariums_&_Reserves/index.html?businessID=45751   (699 words)

  
 Lowry Park Zoo - Tampa - Reviews of Lowry Park Zoo - TripAdvisor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
This is a small zoo which--heaven be praised--has been set up with many of its original trees intact;...
Lowry Park Zoo is not only a zoo, but is also a conservation center for endangered wildlife indigenous to Florida.
Though Tampa sits in the shadow of Orlando, there is much to do and to discover in Florida's third-largest city.
www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g34678-d117473-Reviews-Lowry_Park_Zoo-Tampa_Florida.html   (778 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Tampa Lowry Park Zoo - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
The zoo is good for a good 3 to 5 hours of family fun.
Lowry Park is a very nice zoo located in the heart of Tampa.
Lowry Park Zoo Garden www.lowryparkzoo.com is one of the best in North America.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Florida/Tampa-765122/Things_To_Do-Tampa-Lowry_Park_Zoo-BR-1.html   (1110 words)

  
 Florida Manatee Expedition – Lowry Park Zoo
The injured manatee was taken to Lowry Park Zoo.
Judy told us that the Lowry Park Zoo Manatee Hospital and Aquatic Center was the first place that built just for the research and rehabilitation of wild manatees.
The treatment areas are off-limits to the public, but their are two large habitats for treated manatees that have large underwater viewing windows for people to watch the manatees.
www.theoceanadventure.com /FMIE/FM14.html   (1010 words)

  
 Tampa Zoos- Tampa FL Aquariums- Tampa Florida Animal Parks
The Lowry Park Tampa Zoo is one of the finest zoos of its size (41 acres, 1500 animals), with animal exhibits ranging from Siberia to Florida's native species.
The Lowry Park Zoo is a place for all ages.
Located in the heart of downtown Tampa, it has a fresh water stream running through the Aquarium with ducks and birds flying around.
www.hisuitestampa.com /attractions/zoos.php   (426 words)

  
 Orlando Tourist Information - Lowry Park Zoo-Tampa
It is here that they enjoy face-to-face encounters with animals in a petting zoo, on pony rides, and in the area's Kangaroo Walkabout.
Shows schedules at Lowry Park Zoo vary in location depending on the day of the week, except for the Rhino Keeper Encounter which is at 12:30 p.m.
Lowry Park Zoo is located at 1101 W. Sligh Avenue in Tampa and is open 9:30 a.m.
www.orlandocrazy.com /viewthread.php?tid=4004   (519 words)

  
 lowery park zoo - The zoo Spot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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 Best Read Guide: Clearwater/Tampa/St.Petersburg: Zoo Takes Visitors on 'Safari Africa' 04/04/91   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
You don't want to miss it -- Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa, was named "No. 1 Family friendly Zoo in the United States for Kids" by Child magazine.
And with the zoo's recent opening of "Safari Africa," there is even more to do.
The zoo features more than 1,600 animals from around the world -- many rare and endangered.
www.bestreadguide.com /tampabay/stories/091604/att_lowryzoo.shtml   (246 words)

  
 North Tampa Chamber of Commerce - Officers, History & Awards
Carol was born in West Virginia, moved to Florida as a youngster and to Tampa in 1969.
The North Tampa Chamber was the first local Tampa area chamber of commerce to honor the men and women of the Tampa Police Department.
In 1997, The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce became involved in a tourism marketing effort which included Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), The Lowry Park Zoo and the Florida Aquarium.
www.northtampachamber.com /officers.html   (1927 words)

  
 Tampa/St. Petersburg | Visiting the City | Children | Fun Days Out | Lowry Park Zoo | Gohop.ie Destination Guide
Tampa's first zoo can trace its history back to the 1930s.
In 1957, this collection of animals and birds was moved to its current location on 41 acres.
Recognized as one of the top three mid-sized zoos in the country, it is home to more than 1,500 animals, some endangered, who reside in natural habitats.
gohop.wcities.com /en/record/174,182332/222/index.html   (108 words)

  
 Lowry Park Zoo - Tampa Bay Attractions - Tampa Bay Zoo, Family Entertainment - TampaBay360.com
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is the #1 Family-friendly zoo in the USA
You also have the ability to see into the hospital area and talk with keepers about what they are doing to help protect and save these gentle creatures.
See some of the finest natural wildlife at close hand-- elephants, zebras, warthogs, various antelope, Crowned cranes, and White rhino-- in the largest addition to the zoo in it's 16 year history!  Ride camels, feed giraffe and go on a behind the scenes VIP Safari tour.
www.tampabay360.com /Attractions/LowryParkZoo.html   (308 words)

  
 Review of Lowry Park Zoo - Entertainment - Tampa, FL, 33604-5958 - Citysearch
The petting zoo, is also fun, stinky yes, but fun.
It's always a new experience at the Lowry Park Zoo, which improves every year.
Although not as large as zoos in other cities, it has an excellant variety of animals, birds and reptiles.
www.tampabay.citysearch.com /review/2662918   (444 words)

  
 Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, FL : details
-- The rejuvenated Lowry Park Zoological Garden formally opened to the public on March 5, 1988, with more than 614,000 people visiting the facility during its first 12 months.
Construction began on the second phase of the Zoo, the Florida Wildlife Center, in 1988, and Lowry Park Zoo was accredited by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums in 1989.
PAGE OVERVIEW: -- Provides general information about Lowry Park Zoo, which may include web site and contact information, as well as description and collections info for those planning to visit Lowry Park Zoo..
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 Lowry Park Zoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Lowry Park Zoo is a favored attraction by many visitors to Tampa.
Featuring a large selection of animals as well as two walk in bird areas it is a photographers dream as well as wildlife lovers.
The park admission price is low and access is easy from interstate 275.
www.floridasimages.com /index_023.htm   (58 words)

  
 Tampa, Florida hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Quality Inn 33613, FL638
This Tampa hotel is seven miles from the Lowry Park Zoo and 10 miles from the Tampa International Airport.
The Tampa Convention Center, Raymond James Stadium and Ybor City are minutes from the hotel.
While in the Tampa area, choose the Quality Inn hotel for your business, vacation, relocation or weekend getaway.
www.qualityinn.com /hotel/fl638   (246 words)

  
 The Ledger: Lakeland, Polk County, Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Vincent Island and Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa joined the program in 1990.
Two pups were born at the Tampa zoo's facility in Polk County earlier this year, a spokeswoman said.
Four pups were born in April to a breeding pair at the Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science.
www.theledger.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050830/APN/508300578   (223 words)

  
 Lowry Park Zoo - Tampa, Florida
Soar across the glittering waters of Tampa Bay on a beach-bound causeway and you'll know why travelers have been lured here for centuries: water clear as a teardrop and warm as breakfast toast, 28 miles of sand and an equally welcoming business climate.
Located in the heart of Tampa's business district, the Best Western Tampa offers its guests the best services in town to provide a home comfort atmosphere with courteous and friendly service.
The Wyndham Harbour Island Hotel is on the north shore of Harbour Island, a 177 acre urban development across Garrison Channel from downtown Tampa.
www.traveltoday.com /poi3/Tampa/FL/USA/10/182332   (594 words)

  
 The Tampa Tribune : Lowry Park Zoo's Kindergarten Program To Offer Wild Lessons @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
LOWRY PARK -- Monkeying around will take on a new meaning at a school set to open in September.
Lowry Park Zoo has announced plans to operate a kindergarten on zoo grounds.
Read 'The Tampa Tribune: Lowry Park Zoo's Kindergarten Program To Offer Wild Lessons' with a FREE Trial for instant access »
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 The Tampa Tribune : CARROLLWOOD Lowry Park Zoo offers dinos after dark @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Celebrating the Florida premiere of the zoo's "Destination: Dinosaur" exhibit, the Jurassic-style events will feature evening tours of the new series 2000 dinosaurs as well as visits to the zoo's Manatee Center and interactive Children's Discovery Center.
Lowry Park Zoo members and children younger than 2 will be admitted free.
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 - Lowry Park State Zoo Details
Lowry strives to create natural-habitat settings for its inhabitants.
Turn right on North Boulevard and enter the zoo parking lot on your left.Take I-275 to Sligh Ave.
Turn right on North Boulevard and enter the zoo parking lot on your left.
www.tampaguide.com /Todo/Detail.asp?KeyBus=-336414985   (134 words)

  
 Lowry Park Zoo Tampa - All-Tampa.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Lowery Park Zoo Manatee and Aquatic Center is one of only three manatee hospitals and rehabilitation centers in Florida.
Next door, at the Children's Museum of Tampa, kids can roam through a miniature outdoor city built to scale and chock-full of educational and entertaining activities.
At the Lowry Park Zoo's "Botanical Garden of Love," couples can exchange vows in a flower-draped gazebo overlooking a quaint pond filled with flamingos.
www.all-tampa.com /attractions/Lowry-Park-Zoo-Tampa.htm   (196 words)

  
 Living desert zoo gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Full text of the article, 'Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park' from Trailer Life, a publication in the field of Automotive, is provided free of charge...
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park is an indoor/outdoor living museum dedicated to the interpretation of...
Established in 1970 to preserve the indigenous desert plant and wildlife, the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in the heart of the Coachella Valley occupies...
www.looktravel.org /living-desert-zoo-gardens.html   (1457 words)

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