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Lowry Park Zoo changes name to Zoo Tampa; water ride coming

Zoo Tampa will open a new boat ride called Roaring Springs.
DeeDee the orangutan at the Lowry Park Zoo.

TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo revealed it has a new name starting Thursday.

It will now be called Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park.

The zoo will also open a new boat ride called Roaring Springs later this year, along with park upgrades and a new logo.

A news release said the plans will increase the zoo’s wildlife capacity too.

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