Looking to take a day trip up I-75 to Tampa with the kids? Sounds like a fun time! As you probably already know, ZooTampa at Lowry Park makes for an exciting excursion for families from Sarasota, Tampa and beyond. Plus, ZooTampa has a bevy of events on the calendar at all times, so there’s always something to do. And if that isn’t enough to keep everyone entertained, the Tampa-lovers here at Cox Mazda have some other family activities we highly recommend!
ZooTampa’s at Lowry Park’s mission is simple: they strive to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for animals. The byproduct? Exceptional experiences for visitors! Emphasizing endangered and vulnerable species, ZooTampa’s wildlife habitats are enhanced through random animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, and other unforgettable happenings.
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Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa is a nonprofit organization that endeavors to create a bright future for the community fueled by imagination. The museum combines play and education to foster an interactive learning environment. Highlights include the ArtSmart room, which encourages painting and dancing; the Cruiseship, which allows kids to become sailors and search for treasure; and the Engineers’ Workshop, which appeals to the little inventors in your life.
This 335-acre theme park is an African-themed and one of the biggest attractions in the area. The nine rollercoasters on the premises ensure adventure, assuming that’s your sort of thing. The Tigris is Florida’s tallest launch roller coaster and boasts a 150-foot skyward surge, and the Cobra’s Curse has a 70-foot vertical lift brings riders face-to-face with a 30,000-pound snake king! Busch Gardens also has 200 species of animals for those adverse to going upside down at high speeds. From rhinos to sloths and cheetahs, animal lovers won’t be bored at Busch Gardens!
We love selling Mazda cars, but we know quite a bit about fun activities for the family around the Bradenton, Palmetto, and Tampa areas. If you’re looking for a new way to spend your weekend, feel free to contact us to hear some more suggestions. We’d love to tell you about our favorite fall activities in Bradenton. Or if you’re looking for a new family ride to take on trips to Tampa, come by to test drive a Mazda CX-3 SUV or Mazda3 4-Door Sedan.
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