Manatees are classified as threatened, though many environmentalists wish they would return to their former status of ...

Homeowners in St. Petersburg's Shore Acres community are dealing with homes gutted after recent hurricanes, which is why high ...

A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday.

A manatee was pulled from the St. Pete harbor area on Wednesday after cold stress nearly cost him his life. He’s one of four manatees rescued recently as temperatures drop across the bay. Manatees are ...

In a Facebook post, ZooTampa said that "long-term exposure to water temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit can be detrimental to manatees." ...

Hillsborough families seeking the best educational options for their children can do so in a one-of-a-kind setting at the School Choice Safari, hosted by GuidEd Florida. This unique event combines ...

A recent USF study caused a stir when it reported that manatees were a nonnative species that arrived relatively recently to ...

Animals get cold, too. Fortunately, Florida zoos know what to do. Most of ZooTampa’s animals have heated night houses and they're loaded up with extra bedding such as hay and blankets.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As temperatures drop to the 30s in Florida, ZooTampa at Lowry Park has implemented cold weather protocols to protect the animals against the cold. Some animals at ZooTampa ...

The Bay Area is experiencing a cold front, with temperatures dipping into the high 30s and low 40s over the last week.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Rep. Susan Valdes hosted her second annual giveaway at ZooTampa at Lowry Park on Saturday. It’s in honor of Three Kings Day, which commemorates the Three Wise Men ...