#animals and wildlife

Planning a trip to the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach? Free admission, 2026-27 season dates, hours, parking, ...

Lettuce Lake Park with kids: cypress swamp boardwalk, gators, new playgrounds, $2 parking, hours, and what's closed f...

The best springs near Tampa for kids: Weeki Wachee mermaids, Rainbow Springs tubing, Homosassa manatees, Three Sister...

Best nature trails in Tampa for kids! Family-friendly hikes at Lettuce Lake, Hillsborough River, Weedon Island & more...

Plan a ZooTampa (Lowry Park Zoo) visit with kids: 2026 ticket prices, $7 parking, hours, ride height rules, splash pa...

Where to see manatees in Tampa Bay with kids: the free Apollo Beach viewing center, ZooTampa's manatee hospital, St. ...

Florida Aquarium in Tampa with kids: the stingray touch tank, penguins, coral reef and Ocean Commotion, plus add-ons,...