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3.0 of 5 stars.
i must be the only one who didn't have a fantastic time at the lowry park zoo.. maybe i came on a off day? ..a weekday that was too hot and i didn't really want to walk after having a too-filling...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for Wild Wonderland with my nephew and he had a blast! He was running around loving all the animals and decorations that they put throughout the zoo. They really did tons of things to keep...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my kids favorite zoo. They love the water park area. And my son will never stop talking about the giraffes.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great zoo. A gem in Tampa. Very kid-friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy this zoo. Even though they don't have Pandas. And even though I was very disappointed that they had no pandas, I still enjoyed the animals they did have--even though they also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First -- it's free on your birthday. Second -- it was voted best zoo by Parents' Magazine.And you can pet the stingrays, watch the manatees munch lettuce, feed the lorikeets and have them climb all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect place to take your children. From feeding the giraffes to riding the camels, kids will love the experience. The chidren's waterpark is another great feature for splashing around and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best at Christmas... We love going there then... they do such a great job with decorations and such
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is about $20.00 per adult to get in, and there are also yearly passes. We spent about 3 hours there and it was worth every penny and definitely put a smile on our faces. I am sure that there are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You do not need to go to Seaworld to pet the sting/manta rays. You can do it here in your own backyard aka THE ZOO! Be careful to only use the tips of your fingers and do not touch the babies. They...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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My wife & I took our 3-year old nephew here in March of this year, and we all had a great time! The first thing I noticed was how clean and well-manicured the grounds were; not a piece of paper anywhere....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Aaron loved the zoo! We can't wait to go again since he's grown more now and would be more enthusiastic about it.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Feeding giraffe, riding a camel, spotting cheetah and so much more are in store for you when visiting this gem of a zoo. The walking paths are wide, paved and meander through the peaceful natural habitats....
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Great time for anyone.... We will be visiting this year when it cools down some
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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I brought my small kids and put them in a rented double stroller which was at the PERFECT height for them to be able to see everything!! They especially liked the Monkeys... and no constantly make the monkey...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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I can see why this zoo has been named America's favorite and #1. We brought my daughter here when she was only 3 months old and we stayed the whole day. She enjoyed it and so did we.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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We went for the 1st time the other day & would do it again. The childrens zoo has several petting areas and there is a place for them to play in the water. She loved the goats!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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My children love this zoo.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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The Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa is a jewel in Tampa Bay. Do not miss visiting this great zoo often. They are constantly creating new and exciting animal exhibits and attractions. It just keeps on getting bigger...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great zoo. What other zoo can you go to and see manatees? And learn about manatee research? And hang out with the parrots in the aviary? And play in the giant really cool fountain with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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cute zoo, a little expensive just to walk around
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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They love all the animals and the water parts that they can play in.. We always pack a swim suite or something they can get wet in. They are going to want to get wet
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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We had a blast this past Easter at the zoo. My 16 month old ran around like crazy! He thoroughly enjoyed the water/sprinkler area. The animals are gorgeous and I appreciated the plexiglass (sp?) lookout areas...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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better during the fall because it gets really hot and not that many places to cool off fun for young kids
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Good zoo, but can be boring for older kids. I would recommend Busch Gardens, Sea World, or the aquarium more.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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My sister-in-law was in town with her 3 kids, ages 13 months - 7, and we went to Lowry Park Zoo with some other friends who have a 2 yr old and a 4 yr old. We all had a great time. Even my boys who are 13 mths...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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This is a great zoo. There are so many exhibits and kids' progams for all ages. It is stroller friendly and a good value for the money!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun zoo!!Definitely worth a trip if you're in the area. The kids loooved it. There are rides for the kids plus lots of places to feed the animals. The kids loved feeding the parrots, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Oh my goodness this Zoo is phenominal - I dont think I've ever been to a Zoo this large - it has EVERYTHING - we ran out of time trying to see everything but we starting out late - we definately cant wait to...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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I think this is a good zoo.We have also had a great time.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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I do not suggest going to the Zoo Boo Celebration ever! It is a complete waste of money and time.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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This is so much fun to take kids to! They learn so much about the animals and laugh and enjoy it so much
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Kids of all ages love animals. I have a six year gap but I was always able to take both of them and they really enjoyed it. My son liked to tell his little sister things about the animals and they never fought...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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We love going to the zoo. Annual passes are very reasonable. Nice water splash area for the little ones.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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I have been visiting Lowry Park Zoo my whole life (having grown up in Tampa). The park has come such a long way and offers so many great and educational exhibits. You can't help but have a great time when you...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Beautiful zoo. We always have lots of fun. Great water splash area for the young ones!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Get a yearly pass! My toddler loves the entire zoo. They are always adding new animals and activities. Wonderful "zoo school" program for kids of all ages. Take your bathing suit in the summer for fun in the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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We loved this zoo. The kids loved the sting rays, feeding the giraffe, riding the camels, and more.One of our favorite things was to feed the lorikeet birds. AWESOME time for little ones. Get the ride pass...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This zoo has come a very loong way!! I remember as a little girl going here and could not wait to leave.But now!! It's great. I was just there a couple months ago. They are a larger zoo than they used...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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for locals and visitors alike, this zoo is not to be missed... I would even splurge the extra $$$ to get the annual/daily ride passes for the kids, so they can enjoy the carousel, pony rides, go karts, and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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If you have half a day, visit this greart little zoo. I have lived in Tampa now for more than 3 years and have visited ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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I realize that this is the only zoo in the area, therefore, Lowry does not need to worry about competition, however, the number of exhibits and overall condition of the park facilities are sub-par for the size...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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One of the best zoos we've ever been to in the country and we've been to the San Diego Zoo, Brookfield in Chicago, etc. IT'S AWESOME. Now you can feed giraffes, they have a great play area for kids with rides,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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It is a while since we last visited, It is not my favorite zoo but great for kids.Recognized as the #1 family-friendly Zoo in the United States by Child magazine, Tampa's Lowery Park Zoo features mo...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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When we lived in Tampa we would go to Lowry Park Zoo and enjoy the animals. This is a totally different experience to the animals at Busch Gardens. Lowry Park Zoo is very kid friendly and is easy to...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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Awesome zoo experience for little ones, can't compare to San Diego in size, but a great place to visit if you are an animal lover!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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A great zoo, a little small, but the kids will not notice.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Lowry Park Zoo really has turned into a great success story. Great improvements have been made in the past 5 years or so and the exhibs are really nice. The grounds are always clean and the admission ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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#1 Children's Zoo in the country. Fantastic. I highly recommend it. Fun for the whole family.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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for two years i didnt know that this place had a zoo...i just though this was a garden... finally i went there last summer with my family...and believe me we had so much fun...they have a good theme going on...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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We enjoy going here very much. It is doing some renovations but doesn't get in the way too much.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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The new baby elephant is a must see. Dont waste money on the skyfari ride though. We also like the water play area and the goat feeding/petting for the toddlers.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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its alright...not that great . But good for the price you pay!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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Kids up to certain age get in free. It is very nice to "stroll" around with a lot of interactive exhibits. There is also an entire kids play area. The only major drawback is for little ones in strollers to be...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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we are members and highly recomend everyone become a member. they have really made this zoo nice!!!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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Great zoo with lots of new exhibits and lots of "hands on" activities.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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This zoo has a lot of exhibits where animals are in their natural environments. There is a manatee exhibit where you can see the animals above and below the water. They have a great bird exhibit where...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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This zoo has so much to see and do you may have to go several times to get the full experience. They are constantly adding on to the park too. There are an assortment of animals, from sea life, to Afr...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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If you are not a huge fan of crowds and Busch Gardens, then you may love this place. The zoo is small and well kept. The kids will love seeing all the animals. Then afterwards go to the ride area. You pay for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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You can purchase a day pass or season passes here. They have many different animal exhibits to see here. They have manatees, rhinos, and many other animal exhibits here. It is a nice place to relax...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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The Lowry park zoo is such a wonderful place. They have a variety of animals and it is kept so clean! They offer yearly passes which are very inexpensive as well. My children love this zoo! They have ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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We've been visiting Lowry Park Zoo for 5 years and we are amazed at all the new things they have added! The Austrailian-themed kid zoo is an absolute favorite of our four children, and the Africa section is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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We love Lowry Park Zoo! This Zoo is filled with so many exhibits as well as interactive things to do. You can ride a camel, feed a giraffe, pet stingrays or ride a carasoul. A great way to spend a day.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2005
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This zoo is rated one of the best in the nation for many good reasons. Being in south Florida, it is designed with wheelchairs in mind; this is an asset when you have strollers. They have an excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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This is a wonderful zoo to visit with my family and friends. Kids and adults alike had a great time. My kids had such a good time riding the camels and observing the other animals. The staff was kno...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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We've been to the zoo numerous times since we bacame members last April. No matter the time of year, the zoo is always bustling with people. They have wonderful exhibits and things for the little ones. I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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They have a huge array of animals that the whole family will enjoy. Their kids area is amazing and offers many things for them to play around on and cool off on those hot summer days. The carousel is also a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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We had a wonderful time at Lowry Park Zoo a few months ago. The park is a great size and has awesome exhibits. There is a small petting zoo for the kids too. My son was in awe with the elephants an...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Nice zoo for the little ones. If your little one loves the water he/she may cool off in the water fountain located in the middle of the park. The zoo has a good variety of animals. Plus the souvenirs ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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A wonderful way to spend a day. The exhibits are pretty interesting and there are quite a lot of them. I suggest you try bringing some water along as they charge the usual insane rates for food and dr...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Lowry Park Zoological Garden has things for everyone right down to the young at heart to the kids who love animals. So take you time looking around at the gardens Lowry Park Zoological Garden has to offer....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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This is the place to take the family to. You can spend all day here. I love going here with my family. We are animal lovers & this is the perfect place for us. They have recently changed a bit. They n...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Want to have a good time this summer? Lowry Park Zoological Garden has things for everyone right down to the young at heart to the kids who love animals. So take you time looking around at the garde...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Lowry Park Zoological Garden has things for everyone right down to the young at heart to the kids who love animals. So take you time looking around at the gardens Lowry Park Zoological Garden has to o...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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It's a little smelly but aren't all zoos? This one is a great value, lots of wildlife both local and exotic packed in a reasonable size. You can do the whole zoo in 90 minutes or stretch it out to t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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We took the whole family and had a blast! They had many exhibits and areas of interest to children. The animals are well cared for and they have a good variety of species. They also have a water ar...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Lowry Park has grown considerably over the past several years. If you haven't attended since the mid 80's I would definitely recommend a visit!The zoo has all of the typical zoo animals that you ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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My family loves the Zoo. Many wonderful exhibits. We love the manatees. They have recently added new areas. There is an water area for the children to play in bathingsuits. Plenty of parking. A McDonalds is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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One of Tampa's best kept secrets is Lowry Park Zoo, for a fraction of the cost of a trip to Busch Gardens, your children will enjoy an amazing zoo full of animals from across the world as well as those local...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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There is so much to do at Lowry Park Zoo. Both adults and kids will have fun visiting all of the animals. The zoo often has coupons and specials for Florida residence. The areas are kept clean (for a zoo) and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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They have all types of exbits w/ animals of all types. My favorite thing that they have done is the ZOO BOO. Around Halloween they have Haunted Houses and Trails through the park. It is fun for the whole...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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The lowry park zoo is very clean. It is by far the best zoo we have been to and we have been to alot. They have a great water are for the kids to cool off in. The price is very resonable.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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I have visited Lowry Park Zoo Approx 8-9 times now, in the past 2 years. Every visit is better then the first! My family and i very much enjoy every moment at the zoo, theres always new attractions and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2005
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I have been too a lot of zoos in my life, and this is definitely by far one of the very best! They have a wide variety of animals featured, from apes to lions, from birds to fish. I could stand there all day...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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they add new things all the time. they just added an afican part with zerba,lions,a dn hippos. they have a water area so the kids can cool down. great to visit during the summer.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2005
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I grew up going to this zoo and it has only improved over the years. They have everything you can imagine and is just a great place to take the kids. I tell everyone about this zoo and its my number one pick !
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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I have been to many zoos and Lowry Park far outshines them all. In addition to the typical zoo displays of lions, monkeys and elephants, they boast a riverboat ride down the Hillborough River which gives a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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If you are a local resident, the annual zoo pass is the way to go! Visitors should make a point to go to this park voted the #1 family zoo in America. I would even splurge the extra $$$ to get the annual/daily...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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A wonderful zoo, very kid friendly. Great exhibits and natural setting. Some of the staff was rude, but we met several helpful and friendly volunteers that took extra time to talk to my kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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Good time for all.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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Fountains for kids. bring bathing suits. Cute place for the little ones.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/04/2005
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A fun relaxing day.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/01/2005
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This is the best family zoo in the country and I'm not the only one that thinks so, they won this award from Child magazine. This is a great place to take the kids without the hassle of the bigger attractions.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/30/2005
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One of the best zoos in the area, in fact, in the country for children. Lots of kids activity areas and water activities to play in. Reasonable prices. Wonderful animals to view. Easily navigated w/ strollers...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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I would definitely recommend this to all. There are many fun things for kids of all ages. The water "play" is nice and refreshing on a hot day. The petting zoo, is also fun, stinky yes, but fun. Another bonus,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2002
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Great place for kids. Weekdays are nice, avoid the lines. No problem with parking during the week. A little pricey considering the size of the zoo, but worth it. Bring a change of clothes for your child if...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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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. Best of all, they are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Nice zoo right in the middle of Tampa. There's something there for everyone.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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