Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 8, 2026 at 6:20 AM ET
Oct 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
ZooTampa wins $75M county investment for upgrades
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Hillsborough County commissioners approved $75 million for ZooTampa’s capital improvement plans, with the zoo matching the funding for a total $150 million investment over 15 years. The county’s share comes from Community Investment Tax revenue generated by a half-cent sales tax, with $5 million provided annually through 2041.
WHO: ZooTampa; Hillsborough County commissioners
WHAT: The county approved $75 million in funding for ZooTampa’s capital improvements; the zoo will match it, bringing the planned investment to $150 million.
WHEN: Oct 7, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
WHERE: Hillsborough County
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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