Tampa Florida Tourist Attractions

Located on Florida's West Coast, Tampa Florida is one of the most diverse Tourist destination in The United States. With a Metropolitan population of 4 million, Tampa Florida is home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, the Tampa Bay Rays of MLB and the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL, and all teams are quite competitive. Host of The Florida State Fair every February, it offers thousands of animal, craft, and art exhibits in addition to hundreds of Vendors. Here is an overview of several exciting Tampa Florida Attractions:    Lowry Park Zoo- With over 2,000 Animals living on 56 beautiful acres, The Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa offers interactive experiences like Stingray and Lorikeet Feeding and Camel Rides. Some of the native Florida Animals at this Tampa Zoo are River Otters, Flamingos, Florida Panthers, and Alligators.         The Florida Aquarium - Located in Downtown Tampa, The Florida Aquarium features over 20,000 Plants and Animals. Exhibits include a Swamp, an artificial beach, and a Coral Reef.

Busch Gardens Africa - Home to 4 of the top 50 rated Roller Coasters in The United States, Busch Gardens is an African Theme Park that encompasses 335 acres of land. It has 10 different themed areas with rides and various amenities with names such as Morocco, Congo, and Nairobi. Offering an extraordinary array of Animal Exhibits like The Myombe Reserve (Chimpanzees and Gorillas) The Edge of Africa (Hippos, Hyenas and Lions) and Curiosity Caverns (Snakes, Lizards, and Bats) Busch Gardens Africa is an automatic hit with the entire family.

Hillsborough River State Park - A Beautiful State Park featuring diverse terrain, it is an arborists dream with Oak, Pine and Saw Palmetto Trees galore. Over 3,300 acres in size, Hillsborough River State Park offers camping, canoes, fishing, and a swimming pool and much more for the adventurous tourist.      Museum of Science & Industry - In Tampa, The Museum of Science & Industry is home to a 340 seat IMAX Dome Theatre, and a Planetarium that hosts weekly 'Skywatch" events. Visitors to Tampa Florida can experience how a Category One Hurricane feels inside a wind generator, and there are many educational opportunities directed toward children.   After viewing all of these attractions, a Visitor to Tampa Florida can take a leisurely walk around the Tampa Bay, or perhaps take a boat ride.