We may be into the dog days of summer now, but don't let that stop you from getting out and exploring everything the Tampa Bay community has to offer when it comes to a fun time.

Naturally, Tampa's renowned Lowry Park Zoo realizes this and have prepared with a variety of summer events well suited for Tampa dwellers young and old looking to get out and experience something uniquely entertaining, informative and fun this summer.

On Saturday, July 13 Lowry Park Zoo will host their Summer Safari Nighst and Fairytales & Frogs event where kids are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite fairytale characters for an evening of discovery and fun featuring real frogs and toads from the zoo and the zookeepers who care for them.

The zoo will stay open until 8 p.m. with free unlimited rides, animal encounters, music from Radio Disney AM 1380 and more, all included with the regular price of zoo admission.  In addition, all guests at the event can register to win two tickets to Justin Bieber's sold-out concert on August 8.

On Sunday, July 21, Lowry Park Zoo will host $6 Day where admission is only $6 per person during regular park hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WaZoo 2013, named one of the 10 Great Beer Festivals in the Country” by USA Today, will return to for its 18th annual run at Lowry Park Zoo on Saturday, August 3.  Beer lovers are encouraged to come out for a one of a kind festival featuring 275 beers and beverages from around the world, food samples from local restaurants, and live music throughout the Zoo.

Early bird tickets start at $60 for general admission and $100 for Beastly Beverage Club tickets which will get you access to the only air conditioned area inside the Safari Lodge, early entry and more.  To purchase tickets, visit your.lowryparkzoo.com/wazoo.

Finally, on Saturday, August 24, Lowry Park will host Zoo Run Run, a unique 5k run that winds throughout the zoo and along the Hillsborough River, kicking off at 7:30 a.m.  Early bird registration is $25 and includes a free t-shirt.  To register or get more information, visit your.lowryparkzoo.com/zoorunrun.