ZooTampa at Lowry Park: Wallaroo Station

Tampa, Florida: The wilds of Africa come to life at one of the most interactive areas of ZooTampa. Wallaroo Station is one part splash pad, one part wild animals, one part wild rides and 100% fun.  The land is home to Rock-footed wallaby, koalas and much more.

Cross under the gateway and the fun awaits.  The centerpiece of Wallaroo Station is the splash pad.  This large oasis is usually jam packed with kids splashing in the refreshing waters to stay cool in the Florida heat.

Wallaroo Station is designed for the kids.  In addition to the splash pad, this is also home to the parks kiddie ride.  There are flying bananas, a truck caravan and a train.  For the bigger kids there is the Tasmanian Tiger, a family style coaster.

Wallaroo Station is also home to a few Australian animals.  To the right as you enter the region is the rock-footed Wallaby enclosure.  Get close up to the marsupials in their home.  Next up is the koala hangout.  Meet Heathcliff and Ceduna and their new baby joey Sydney and watch them hang-out.  The area is also home to a bat exhibit, a petting zoo, a budgie aviary and maybe a few more surprises.

For a limited time, Wallaroo Station is home to a special exhibit of Florida Panther cubs.  The zoo has been caring for a pair of cubs after their mother died from a neurological disease.  Cypress and Pepper are on exhibit daily in their play yard from 11-2.  The cubs will remain at the zoo until they find a permanent zoo.

And if your hungry, you can grab a bite at Boomer's Cafe here in Wallaroo Station.  The cafe has a lot of childhood favorites including chicken tenders, pizza and hot dogs while including some healthier choices for mom and dad.

Wallaroo Station is just one of the many lands to be explored at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Enjoy it and everything that the zoo has to offer.  ZooTampa is located at 1101 West Slight Avenue in Tampa, Florida.  They are open daily from 9:30 to 5 with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Admission to the park is $39.95 for adults with discounts for children 3-11.

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