Hillsborough County, Florida - With reports coming in of human-wildlife interactions in urban neighborhoods, Commissioners have called for a public awareness initiative to help the public know what to do.
Submitted by Bryan Friesen, 10 News Weekend Morning Show Producer
Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 12:11pm
Tampa, Florida -- If you need something special to do on Valentine's Day and don't want to spend your time in a crowded restaurant, you can spend the night at the Lowry Park Zoo.
Starting Feb. 14, the Zoo is holding their Wild at Heart Valentine event.
Wild at Heart is a unique date night for adults only, where couples will be able to experience the Zoo after dark.
Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, November 24th, 2012, 10:23am
Hillsborough Co., FL-- It's time to get outside and get paddling, whether you're an adventure-seeker or a low-key nature-lover looking for a peaceful float through Hillsborough County’s waterways. Four-hour canoe/kayak rentals are offered at $25 at several Hillsborough County Regional Parks. A park entry fee will also apply at $2 per vehicle carrying up to eight people, and $1 each additional person. Only cash, check and traveler’s check payments are accepted at this time.
The following Hillsborough County parks offer canoe and kayak rentals:
Tampa, Florida -- A rare pygmy hippopotamus was born Thursday at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. It is the second to be born at the zoo, with the first being in 2008.
The World Conservation Union estimates that there are fewer than 3,000 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild.
