ZooTampa Unveils “Painting with Elephants” Experience
ZooTampa is offering a "Painting with Elephants" experience where guests can observe and participate in animal care, including elephants like Mpumi using modified medical devices to apply paint to artwork.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 4, 2026 —
ZooTampa has introduced a new interactive program called “Painting with Elephants,” allowing visitors to engage with and observe the zoo’s elephant residents. The experience provides an opportunity for guests to witness and participate in aspects of animal care.
Central to the “Painting with Elephants” program is the interaction with elephants, such as Mpumi. During these sessions, the elephants utilize modified medical devices to apply paint onto canvases, creating artwork. This method is presented as part of the animal care routine within the experience.
The initiative aims to offer guests a unique perspective on the elephants’ daily activities and the methods employed in their care. Further details regarding the specific modified medical devices used and the full scope of visitor participation were not immediately available.
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