Approved $75 million for ZooTampa renovations and expansion (Hillsborough County, Oct 21, 2026)
How each Hillsborough County commissioner voted on Oct 21, 2026: Approved $75 million for ZooTampa renovations and expansion. With the official record.
Result: Passed 4 to 3
The county will pay ZooTampa $5 million a year through 2041 from Community Investment Tax (half-cent sales tax) money, and the zoo must match it, for $150 million in upgrades and a new South America section. Some commissioners argued the money should be shared with other cultural groups.
Yes: None
No: Harry Cohen, Ken Hagan, Gwen Myers