Urban Wildlife

Protect people and pets from wild animals

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Saturday, February 9th, 2013, 11:44am

Protect people and pets from wild animals

Hillsborough County, Florida - With reports coming in of human-wildlife interactions in urban neighborhoods, Commissioners have called for a public awareness initiative to help the public know what to do.

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Florida Aquarium otters get gift of real snow

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, December 25th, 2012, 12:00pm

The Florida Aquarium

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Canoe and Kayak At County Parks

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, November 24th, 2012, 10:23am

Hillsborough Co., FL-- It's time to get outside and get paddling, whether you're an adventure-seeker or a low-key nature-lover looking for a peaceful float through Hillsborough County’s waterways. Four-hour canoe/kayak rentals are offered at $25 at several Hillsborough County Regional Parks. A park entry fee will also apply at $2 per vehicle carrying up to eight people, and $1 each additional person. Only cash, check and traveler’s check payments are accepted at this time.

The following Hillsborough County parks offer canoe and kayak rentals:

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Flip, a green sea turtle from Florida Aquarium, gets X-rays

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, September 20th, 2012, 11:18am

Blue Pearl Veterinary

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Hillsborough nature photo contest underway

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Monday, July 30th, 2012, 3:22pm

Hillsborough nature photo contest underway

Tampa, Florida - Voting begins today for the ELAPP Calendar Photo Contest. This contest, that celebrates Hillsborough County's natural beauty, highlights Hillsborough County's ELAPP sites.

Voting runs on Hillsborough County's facebook page from July 30 - Oct. 1. Photos will be updated weekly.

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Florida Aquarium fundraises with Fishbowl Bowling

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, July 19th, 2012, 10:19am

Florida Aquarium fundraises with Fishbowl Bowling

Tampa, Florida-- Friendly fun during Fishbowl bowling can make all the difference to the animals living at the Florida Aquarium, and that is the mission of the Aquarium's Enrichment Fundraising Team (EFRT).

They are hosting an event at Splitsvilles in Channelside on Tuesday, July 24 from 5 - 9 p.m., and the proceeds raised will go towards "enriching the lives of the animals through innovative housing and other environmental structures, new food delivery methods and play."

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Florida Aquarium to release rehabilitated turtle into wild

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012, 9:30am

Florida Aquarium to release rehabilitated turtle into wild

Tampa, Florida-- The Florida Aquarium's vet staff successfully rehabilitated a Green Sea Turtle, whom they found under the Howard Frankland Bridge, and fittingly named "Howard."

According to the Aquarium, Howard has been recuperating at the Aquarium since his rescue in March, and is finally ready to be released back into the wild.

The Center for Conservation Team, comprised of staff and volunteers, will release Howard back to his natural habitat around 11 a.m. today.