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. _______________________________________________________________________ Subscribe To My Channel For More Great Videos Like This    / tomsroadtrippin   Donate To My Road Trip Gas Fund https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... Send Me Mail Tom's Road Trippin 19046 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. # 1437 Tampa, FL 33647 Equipment I Use For The Channel Canon XA11 Professional Camcorder https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/po... RØDE VideoMic Professional Grade 1/2" Condenser Shotgun Microphone http://www.rode.com/microphones/videomic GorillaPod 3K PRO Kit Tripod https://joby.com/us-en/gorillapod-3k-... GoPro HERO8 Black https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/... Chesty Performance Chest Mount https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-a... 3-Way Grip | Arm | Tripod https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-a...