It's official!
The votes are in, and ZooTampa at Lowry Park has been recognised as one of the top zoo's in North America.
In the 2023 USA TODAY's 10Best Reader's Choice Travel Awards, the zoo has secured the honour of being named of the top 10 zoos in the country, placing 6th place in the Best Zoo (2023) category.
Plus, in addition the David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center has secured 4th place in the Best Zoo Exhibit.
“We are honored to have been recognized in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards and thank our guests, members, employees and residents for their continued support throughout the voting process,” said President and CEO Joe Couceiro. “Tampa Bay is an award winning city in so many areas and we are proud to add another accolade and point of pride to our amazing community.”
Sitting on 56 acres, ZooTampa is home to endangered, threatened and vulnerable animal species from such areas as Asia, Africa, Australia and Florida.
"This is one of the most amazing zoos in America," 10Best expert Nikky J says. "Not only do they have a mission of rescue and rehabilitation, [but] they're [also] always hosting events to bring the community of Tampa together."
Examples of that programming include Day of Discovery, a low-sensory morning for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, and Speakers of the Wild, a series that features discussion of wildlife and wild places.
The David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center of ZooTampa at Lowry Park has been helping manatees since it was founded in 1991.
It was the first manatee critical care center ever built specifically to care manatees who are injured or ill.
Guests can observe the rehabilitation process in the recovery pools of Manatee Mangrove, and the non-profit organization hopes to inspire young people to protect these creatures.
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