Lex Salisbury, Lowry Park Zoo's chief executive officer, and his business partner ignored environmental regulations in developing an animal park they hope to open in a protected area of Polk County, state water managers said. ...more

November 26, 2008

TAMPA Water managers say Lowry Park Zoo CEO Lex Salisbury and his business partner ignored environmental regulations in developing a planned exotic-animal park in a protected area of Polk County. Safari Wild didn't get the proper permits before constructing buildings, putting up fences and dredging land on the property, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has determined. ...more

November 25, 2008

Mayor Pam Iorio won several concessions from leaders of Lowry Park Zoo on Friday that both sides say should prevent future financial deals between the zoo and its executives. ...more

September 20, 2008