Summary: The Lowry Park Zoo is home to more than 350 exotic animal species from around the world The zoo contains the Asian Domain Primate World Florida Wildlife Aviary and a petting zoo area Manatee viewing tanks give visitors a close up view of these gentle animals The Lowry Park Zoo Association was formed in 1982 at the suggestion of the Tampa Parks Department Mayor Bob Martinez and a group of private citizens who shared a common vision It s mission was to raise awareness of the Zoo and to promote a public private partnership to fund the renaissance of Lowry Park Zoo Design Consortium Ltd zoo architects were hired in 1984 to develop a 24 acre master plan The first full time zoo superintendent was also hired in this year The Lowry Park Zoo is home to more than 350 exotic animal species from around the world The zoo contains the Asian Domain Primate World Florida Wildlife Aviary and a petting zoo area Manatee viewing tanks give visitors a close up view of these gentle animals The Lowry Park Zoo Association was formed in 1982 at the suggestion of the Tampa Parks Department Mayor Bob Martinez and a group of private citizens who shared a common vision It s mission was to raise awareness of the Zoo and to promote a public private partnership to fund the renaissance of Lowry Park Zoo Design Consortium Ltd zoo architects were hired in 1984 to develop a 24 acre master plan The first full time zoo superintendent was also hired in this year
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