Tampa zoo animals hunkered down
Tampa zoo animals hunkered down as Hurricane Milton nears
By Rich McKay (Reuters) -After millions of people were ordered to flee along Florida's Gulf Coast, the African elephants, Caribbean flamingos, pygmy hippos and about 1,000 other animals were riding out the monstrous Hurricane Milton at Tampa's zoo.
Tampa zoo animals moved to safety ahead of Hurricane Milton
Human residents are not the only ones trying to leave the Tampa area ahead of Hurricane Milton, the pets and zoo animals are heading for safety too.
Tampa zoo and aquarium staff to ride out Milton with the animals
Evacuation is unrealistic for many zoo and aquarium animals, so staffers are rolling out all their safety precautions as Hurricane Milton bears down.
A “Ride-Out” Team Braved Hurricane Milton To Keep The 1K Animals At Tampa Zoo Safe
ZooTampa at Lowry Park prepared for Hurricane Milton by making sure it's 1,000 animals were safe from the storm.
Tampa zoo prepares for Hurricane Milton
Floridians are racing to safety ahead of Hurricane Milton, including many animals at the Tampa Zoo. A dozen employees are volunteering to stay with the animals through the massive storm. Senior Director of Animal Programs at ZooTampa Tiffany Burns joins Ana Cabrera to share more.
Tampa zoo animals hunkered down as Milton approaches
As millions of people evacuated Florida's Gulf Coast, the African elephants, Caribbean flamingos, pigmy hippos and about 1,000 other animals are riding out the monstrous Hurricane Milton at Tampa's zoo.
Tampa zoo animals to stay as Hurricane Milton nears
Discover how Tampa's zoo is preparing for Hurricane Milton. Learn how the animals will be protected and cared for during the storm.
Tampa Zoo animals moved to safety ahead of Hurricane Milton (Credit: ZooTampa via Storyful)
Human residents are not the only ones trying to leave the Tampa area ahead of Hurricane Milton, the pets and zoo animals are heading for safety too.  (Credit: ZooTampa via Storyful)
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How the Tampa zoo is protecting 1,000 animals from Hurricane Milton
Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Workers are racing to protect more than 1,000 animals that live in Tampa’s zoo as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s western coast.