Last updated: 6/14/2022
1101 W. Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
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Recognized as the #1 Zoo in the U.S. by Parents magazine (2009) and Child magazine (2004), Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo features 1,000 animals on nearly 56 acres of natural habitats. Guests will find many interactive exhibits and opportunities to get closer to wildlife -- feed a giraffe, walk with wallabies, hold a lorikeet, touch a stingray and more. The Zoo's Manatee and Aquatic Center expands the traditional boundaries of a zoo, focusing efforts on critical care for injured, sick and orphaned wild manatees. Also at the Zoo: splash ground water play areas, wild rides, educational shows and restaurants.
Zoo daytime admission prices are: adults - $23.95, seniors (60+) - $21.95, children ages 3-11 - $18.95, and children 2 and under are free. Daytime admission includes unlimited amusement rides. Parking is free.
To connect people with the living earth.
All of the Zoo’s exhibits and programs are designed to engage and inspire visitors to treasure the natural world and act wisely on its behalf. The Zoo is also dedicated to serving as an educational resource for the community and providing an exciting, nature-based entertainment destination for families, schools, organizations and visitors. Up-close experiences with living animals at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo help teach the value of the living world firsthand and reconnect us with our natural heritage.
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo features 1,000 animals representing approximately 350 species on nearly 56 acres of natural habitats.
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is dedicated to serving as an educational resource for the community and providing an exciting, nature-based entertainment destination for families, schools, organizations and guests. The onsite Florida Environmental Education Center, or “Zoo School,” offers year-round early childhood education, preschool and kindergarten for children ages one through five, in addition to a variety of camps, classes, programs, sleepovers and field trips. Visit LowryParkZoo.com and choose “Education and Camps” or call (813) 935-8552 ext. 268 for the education registrar.
Situated only 10 minutes north from downtown, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo offers a natural, serene escape for weddings and special gatherings. From beautiful outdoor settings to multi-purpose indoor facilities, the Zoo offers a range of venues to meet the needs of any group. The Zoo also offers full catering services for any event; the onsite executive chef can prepare a delicious and customized menu.
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo offers a stunning Safari Lodge, a 17,000 square-foot climate-controlled facility located in the heart of the Zoo’s African exhibit area. The architecture of the Safari Lodge reflects a kaleidoscope of regions in South Africa recognized for its wildlife and adventure. Inspired by an African Village courtyard, the festive atmosphere of the Great Hall is a great choice for large gatherings. Smaller groups can enjoy the extravagance of the Reilly’s Reserve, the attached family dining restaurant with breathtaking views of African elephants, giraffe and zebra. The two areas can be rented together, or separately. Customizable menus and packages are available to help make your bar/bat mitzvah a wild success – no passport required! Visit LowryParkZoo.com or call the Zoo’s sales manager at (813) 935-8552 ext. 421 or 276, or email MyEvent@LowryParkZoo.com.
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Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is operated by the Lowry Park Zoological Society, an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to excellence in education, conservation and research.
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