The aquarium is expecting severe flooding and possible impacts of storm surge — estimated to be upwards of ten feet for the area.

Evacuation is unrealistic for many zoo and aquarium animals, so staffers are rolling out all their safety precautions as Hurricane Milton bears down.

As Florida's Tampa Bay residents prepare for the impact of Hurricane Milton, the city's zoo and aquarium are working on emergency preparations for the animals as well. In a statement Tuesday, a spokesperson for ZooTampa said the facility has a "comprehensive hurricane preparedness plan to ensure the safety and well-being of its animals and team members.