Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo – Animal Encounters in Florida
- 4. September 2020
- Zoos
Located 2 hours north of Cape Coral, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is a top-address for fans of elephants, rhinos and co….
Read MoreThe zoos in Florida are perfect if you want to see many exotic animals in one place. Exciting shows and animal encounters make the Sunshine State´s zoos an ideal place for families with children.
Zoo Miami is not just the oldest, but also one of the biggest animal parks in the state. Here, more than 3.000 specimens live in an area of 740 acres. The enclosures are modelled after habitats from all continents – from the Everglades and Africa´s savannahs to the Australian desert.
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More than one million visitors come to Tampa each year to see the 1.300 animals at ZooTampa. And exotic species like elephants, zebras, hippos, komodo dragons, primates and penguins are not the only attraction. The zoo also features exciting rides for children.
Naples Zoo is the closest animal park to Cape Coral and Fort Myers. 70 species from different habitats live here, among them South American ant eaters, African antilopes and primates, Malaysian tigers and American alligators.
The Central Florida Zoo is located north of Orlando and features over 100 species: Here, American animals like alligators, bald eagles and pumas live next to leopards, giraffes and giant turtles. In addition, thrill seekers can glide through the forest with a zipline.
A place of peace and relaxation awaits you at the Fort Myers Butterfly Estates. In this beautifully designed greenhouse, you can get close to Florida´s colorful pollinators. A visit is especially worthwhile at 10 am, when the freshly hatched butterflies are released.
Everglades Wonder Gardens is a zoo in Bonita Springs that particularly attracts bird watchers. Here, you can see colorful parrots, cockatoos and lories, and even feed pink flamingoes by hand. Another highlight is the suspension bridge over a lake where 40 alligators live.
Guests in Tampa who want to see African animals should visit Busch Gardens. This zoo is home to giraffes, zebras and hippos, as well as lions, gorillas and chimpanzees. You can also find Asian orangutans and kangaroos from Australia. In addition, Busch Gardens features a theme-park with thrilling roller coasters.
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