Five other things to do in Tampa

Author: James Ellis
Publisher: Metro
Date: March 13, 2006
Rights: Associated Newspapers Limited

Busch Gardens: A cross between a theme park and a safari park. Ride the rides and then hand-feed the giraffes. www.buschgardens.com

The Henry B Plant Museum: Learn about the city's fascinating heritage in the converted historic Tampa Bay Hotel. www.plantmuseum.com

Lowry Park Zoo: Number one family zoo in America and home to a manatee rehabilitation centre, which releases these magnificent sea mammals back into the wild. You can feed brightly coloured lorikeets while here. www.lowryparkzoo.com

Florida Aquarium: Tonnes of sea life; ask nicely and they'll let you hold baby gators. www.flaquarium.org

Flatwood Adventures: Take a horseback eco tour through the Anclote River Ranch. My horse was called Madonna - insert your own gag here about my riding her. www.flatwoodsadventures.com

About the Author

James Ellis - Travel Editor for the Metro.co.uk (link opens in a new window).

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