20 Reasons You Should Go to Tampa, Florida

07 See the animals at Lowry Park Zoo

Close to a million people visit ZooTampa at Lowry Park every year because it's arguably the most family-friendly zoo in the country. This nonprofit venue is a conservation center for endangered wildlife staffed with folks passionate about animals. Their enthusiasm may rub off on you and ignite a lifelong love for the natural world and its inhabitants. Kids especially love the Wallaroo play area with splash pads and rides. When your adventure ends, you can catch more of the action on Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa on Nat Geo WILD.