If you haven't been to the zoo recently, you honestly haven't been to the zoo. We went this morning…read moreas a family and had a fantastic time. One thing I love about this place is that no two visits are ever the same -- every trip feels like its own little adventure. We checked out the new exhibit, which adds a ton of fun and freshness to the zoo. And of course, the usual stars were out: Toad the otter doing his thing, Ross the eagle looking majestic, and the elephants... whose names I wish I could remember. I do remember Mufasa, the male rhino. Fun fact: female rhinos actually run the group -- and a group of rhinos is called a crash. Learned something new today. But the unexpected star of the entire visit? The pizza. My goodness. That cheese pizza was ridiculously high‑quality -- gooey, melty cheese everywhere, absolutely delicious. I'm not kidding when I say I would come back just for the pizza... and obviously to see the animals too. We had a great time, ate well, learned a few things, and left already talking about our next visit.

We just attended ZooBrews for the second year in a row and absolutely loved it! This is our third…read morezoo visit in the past 12 months. ZooBrews, specifically, is one of our favorite events to attend in Tampa. Seeing how beautiful the zoo is at night, eating and drinking from seemingly endless booth options, and dancing by the manatee statue like children was worth every penny! Our other zoo experience stemmed from a very poorly planned and worded company event. But between feeding Gronk and being helped by many Zoo Staff members, including Hannah our favorite photographer, we turned a bad experience into a wonderful memory!

We took our 8 month old baby to the aquarium and we had such a great time! Our little one was able…read moreto see so many new animals and loved getting to be so close to the tanks. The staff was very friendly and encouraged us all to touch the jellyfish (including the baby!). We definitely look forward to visiting again!

3.5 stars due to its smaller size and less-than-ideal parking, but rounded to 4 stars for being a…read moreworthwhile way to spend a few hours on the weekend. The staff are professional and friendly. The educational aspect is top-tier. The exhibits and animals appear well cared for and I was especially impressed with the ground level Marsh/mangrove display with a large assortment of birds mingling out in the open with visitors making it really beautiful and immersive. I was there shortly after opening on a Saturday and it got busy quickly, which, considering the layout could be a problem on a more crowded day. Out of the two aquariums I've visited in the Bay Area both are worth the visit but this is the better one in my opinion.

Dj was a great guide for our group. Went into detail about all the different species, had…read moreextensive information on a few of them and he seemed to enjoy his job. This was a great experience with some opportunities to hold some of the stars at Croc Encounters. I definitely would recommend.

Loved our tour with DJ. He was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this…read moretour. I would take other guests again.

What an awesome experience! Travel through the Serengeti standing in the bed of a safari truck,…read morebumping along with a guide who explains what you are seeing as you experience the different habitats. The road meanders through wildlife that has the run of the road. If an ostrich decided to stop on the road, we would have to stop and wait for him or her to move along. Most of the animals will look your way, curious as to who is passing by and are not bothered in the least. We end our trip with a stop at the giraffe feeding station where everyone on the safari has the opportunity to feed lettuce leaves to any interested giraffe (several times if you wish!). It is such a thrill to see their beautiful big eyes, adorned with such thick, long eyelashes. It is awe inspiring to be so close to the animals and to realize just how tall and muscular they are. When it is your turn to feed an animal, it is amazing to see just how long and purple and slimy their tongues are! I would highly recommend this excursion for people of any age!

Haven't been here in over 20 years. Weird saying that. Got 2 free tickets for being a veteran so we…read morecome over for the day and it was food, wine & garden. First impression is how much bigger it is that I remember. Also the last time I was here you could not drink except at the beer tasting. That has definitely changed. The festival was in one section of the park so we got our food card and started eating. Some things were good. Others just ok. Overall we had a great time and planning to return.

I have never seen a more expensive amusement park that is run so badly. They should pay people to…read morego here. You can legit spend a grand for a family of four and get on four or five rides. Layout? Idiotic - three distinct paths that don't connect. Go down one and you are trapped. Pathways and signs? Enjoy going in circles when the few paths that are there are closed off. Food? Enjoy virtually no options with bang up prices like 5.50 for a bottle of water. Took a half hour to get a pulled pork sandwich and fries on a Tuesday at 3PM. They understaff, under run the rides to save on maintenance, and generally don't care. Go literally anywhere else.

This is a great place to go if you love animals. Andy(owner) has rescued many of them and you can…read morehave interactions with them if you get the premium tour. My husband and did the regular tour and the premium (private) tour. We were able to interact with bunnies, pigs, goats, zebra, foxes, raccoons, geese, chickens, turkeys, roosters, cattle, etc. Would go back. Also there is a Pinball museum in St. Pete Florida that Andy owns and the proceeds go towards the sanctuary. Love all the old pinball machines as well as games like frogger, Pac man, Ms. Pac man etc

Andy was kind enough to take in a homeless kitty that I was taking care of. Adding to his growing…read more"family". I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the sanctuary. Literally NO odor from any of the many enclosures. Just goes to show how well the animals are cared for. Very well maintained. He has been rescuing animals for over 30 years and his commitment to caring for them is clear. While I didn't go on an official "tour" he was nice enough to show me around his sanctuary. The animals are all like his children providing them the BEST Forever home!! Pigs, Goats, Horse, Geese, Peacocks, Cats, Tortoises, Prairie Dogs, Iguanas, Deer, Zebra, Foxes, Raccoons, & More!! I highly recommend a visit!!

I think my 6 year old just had the best birthday party of the year and it's only January! Angela…read morebrought over the cutest, softest, fluffiest bunch of animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, and even a chicken. It was so much fun to pet them and hold them. I think the adults honestly had as much fun as the kids. She was super easy to coordinate with, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable about animals. I so appreciated how she took pictures and texted them to me to share with our guests -- she got some great shots too! Highly recommend.

We loved having the mobile petting zoo come to our house for my sons 3rd birthday. It was a hit,…read morethe kids (and adults) loved it! Such a memorable day. They were on time, brought a big variety of animals and made everything easy for us! Definitely recommend!!

DK Farms this was such a magical event! Megan was 10/10. Will book again. Lucky even charmed the…read morejuggler!

Dirty and unkept. They take your money then disappear leaving you on your own. Go into the goat pen…read morethey all jump on you.

Had a fantastic visit to the manatee viewing area near Tampa. This is such a unique and peaceful…read morespot where you can actually get close views of manatees in their natural environment, especially when the water is cooler and they come in to warm up. The viewing area is well maintained with easy walkways and good spots to stop and watch without feeling crowded. It is calm, relaxing, and a great place to just slow down and take in nature. We were able to pet a few stingrays but not see any manatees. There are also helpful signs and information that explain the manatees and the area, which makes it even more interesting. It is a great place for families, tourists, or anyone who just wants a quiet nature break around Tampa. Overall, a super memorable and peaceful experience. Easy 5 stars and definitely worth visiting if you are in the area.

Took a trip out to the Manatee viewing center while we were in the area. This is a free…read moreexperience, if you're looking for something to do outside, and enjoy with family/kids. The parking lot is a bit small, but if you're lucky you can find a spot in the main lot, otherwise, you have to go down the road to another lot where they shuttle you to the viewing center. They have a small interior space with lots of educational and fun info to learn about the manatees and other creatures living in the area. They also have a small cafe to grab snacks at. The weather on our visit, was nice, but a bit cold, so I think it helped keep some of the crowds away. The water was a bit murky, i think due to the recent tide change, but still always fun to see them a little bit up close, but still in the wild, just doing their thing , and enjoying the warm waters near the power plant. a definite fun, free spot to check out if you're looking for something to do

I'm not sure how I haven't been to the Tarpon Springs Aquarium before?! It's family owned and…read moreincredible!! I would highly recommend for all ages. The amount of touch and feeding encounters is so amazing. We did the fish, sting ray and farm animal feedings. The staff were all friendly. They have homeschool days posted. I can't wait to return and do the shark and baby gator feedings.

Love this place. Visited again with my son! This time we saw the reptile show and the gator show…read more He got to hold a snake and a gator! Feeding the animals is also super fun! The petting zoo space is also a lot of fun for children! It was very educational and entertaining!