Paradise Yards & Design

Meet a koala bear, discover a Primate World and adopt an animal at Tampa's Lowery Park Zoo. Listen to tigers roar at the Asian Domain, watch black panthers prance at the Native Florida Wildlife Center and discover the best vantage point to hang out with the monkeys. The zoo also features rides, shows and hands-on interactive exhibits and attractions.

Want to see a sea cow? Head over to the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center. Stand on the observation platform to see hundreds of manatees swimming below, each weighing about 2000 pounds and measuring up to12 feet long. Afterwards, stroll down the 900 foot Tidal Walkway Nature Trail to see vibrant birds and animal life in their natural habitat.

Go to the opera for the quintessential romantic night. Fall in love all over again while watching a performance at the Opera Tampa. Enjoy the sweeping sounds of the Tampa Orchestra and the 50 member Opera Tampa chorus, all under the direction of world-renowned composer-conductor Anton Coppola.

Fire it up at the Ybor City Heritage & Cigar Festival. The unique festival celebrates the culture of the historic Tampa neighborhood and the cigar industry. Festival goers enjoy the world's finest cigars, on-site broadcast of the Cigar Dave Show, NCAA action on a big screen and a lot more.