Big theme parks aside, the Tampa Zoo is our new favorite. Hundreds of incredible animals, and the lush, tropical exhibits were simply stunning. So much greenery and waterfalls at every turn—gorgeous. Our favorite animals were the white tigers—a mama and two small cubs. They put on a cute little show for us—pouncing and play-fighting. Cincinnati may brag about being the "sexiest" zoo, but we've never seen more baby animals than we did at Tampa—baby orangutans, chimpanzee, siamang, colobus monkey, mandrill, elephant, pygmy hippo, meerkats, and sting rays. We love babies! The rides were a huge hit (free ride bracelets!). The girls loved riding camels, ponies, the Sky Ride, Safari Ride, roller coaster, carousel, and Flying Bananas. Fabulous zoo! Three thumbs up!

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