NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Local NewsOctober 28, 2026Hillsborough County
ZooTampa Senior Curator Molly Guilfoyle's Dedication to Animals and the Tampa Bay Lightning
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Molly Guilfoyle, a senior curator at ZooTampa at Lowry Park who oversees animals like manatees and panthers, balances her demanding zoo career with her fandom for the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team. Her work at the zoo includes helping care for rescued manatees as part of the new $33 million Florida Waters expansion.
Read the full story at ABC Action News (WFTS) — Local NewsWhy It Matters
The $33 million Florida Waters expansion at ZooTampa provides an enhanced care space for rescued manatees recovering from injuries caused by interactions with boaters.
Key Facts
- Molly Guilfoyle is a senior curator at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, caring for animals including manatees, otters, and Florida panthers.
- Guilfoyle and her colleagues are fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team.
- ZooTampa's new Florida Waters expansion cost $33 million.
- The Florida Waters expansion includes an enhanced care space for rescued manatees bearing scars from wild boat encounters.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMolly Guilfoyle“Senior curator at ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Tampa Bay Lightning fan.”PersonSean“Contact person for submitting local Lightning fan stories.”OrganizationZooTampa at Lowry Park“Zoo where Molly Guilfoyle works, featuring the Florida Waters expansion.”OrganizationTampa Bay Lightning“Local professional hockey team supported by Molly Guilfoyle.”