1- Go Behind the Scenes at ZooTampa
Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa is now airing Sundays at 9pm on Nat Geo Wild. This six-part series shares the behind-the-scenes stories of amazing animals and the dedicated team entrusted with their care. The series features an array of compelling stories that highlight the ZooTampa’s mission to protect and preserve animals, while helping to inspire the next generation of wildlife champions. Book a behind the scenes tour here.
2- Paint with a Twist!
Channel your creative side at Painting with a Twist St. Pete. Upcoming events you can join include Wizarding Owl *Ages 7 and Up Welcome!*, NEW!!! St Pete Pier 2020 and Paint Your Pet for Suncoast Basset Rescue. They have virtual events available too. See all their upcoming events here.
3- Tune into Arts Across America
Arts Across America launched on July 27th and runs through December 11th. It features over 200 artists in a curated series broadcast by the Kennedy Center and is available on Facebook Live, YouTube and the Kennedy Center website, five days a week at 4pm. Learn more on the St. Pete Arts Alliance website here.
4- Dali $12.50 Thursday Evenings
Join the Dali Museum every Thursday evening for reduced admission after 5pm. The Dali has implemented a variety of health and safety precautions to help keep visitors, staff, members and volunteers safe during this time. Reserve your tickets here.
5- Track a Tagged Turtle with MOTE Marine Aquarium
Mote scientists and animal caregivers recently released “JT,” an adult, male loggerhead sea turtle, back into the Gulf of Mexico after the turtle was rescued and treated for injuries caused by entanglement in a crab trap. Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program fitted him with a satellite transmitter to monitor his travels through the ocean. You can track JT along with other turtles online here.