Why Haven't I Been Here Before?

© Spellbound Images by Wendy - All Rights Reserved

Lowry Park Zoo... rated the best zoo in the US by Parents Magazine, close to home, and open every day with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Plus... the parking is free! So... why haven't I been here before? All, or at least most of my children have been, my sisters have been, and my friends have been to the zoo. I'm almost positive it's because I was too busy being mommy and house wife, because I know that my older children have taken my younger children for fun filled days at the zoo, and all I have are pictures that they have brought home to show me.

Finally... I made it to the zoo (on the hottest day of the year) and created my own images of not only some very cool species but also of the surroundings at Lowry Park.  I enjoyed photographing all the animals as well as all the special props created for the separate areas! Safari Africa, Walaroo Station, Asian Gardens, the Aquatic Center, and much much more! I photographed everything I could find from Rhino's to Birds and everything in between! I took my time exploring the surroundings as much as the creatures... Lowry Park goes the extra mile to create an environment that is indicative to each of the animals natural regions.

Most people already know that Lowry Park is interesting and exciting for both young and old... but since it was my first visit I wanted to share some of my experiences through my photographs. If you are a local... and like me, haven't made it out to Lowry Park yet... you should definitely go! If you are thinking of, or are visiting the Tampa Bay area... then Lowry Park is a must in your site seeing plans!

Love, Laughs, and Photographs!
Wendy


All images captured with the Olympus E500 on Lexar digital media.