ZooTampa at Lowry Park
As wild as life gets!
Tap into your wild side and make unforgettable connections at ZooTampa. Come face to face with amazing wildlife. Witness Florida manatees receiving life-saving care. Take a thrilling ride through Africa and so much more! Start your adventure and plan your day
ZooTampa is getting even wilder in 2022
With new experiences and enhanced favorites, check out all of the exciting ways ZooTampa continues to offer amazing opportunities to connect with wildlife and each other.
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Plan your trip to ZooTampa
What Ticket is Right for You?
New to the Zoo
New to the Zoo
New to the Zoo body
Welcome to ZooTampa! Visit the "Plan My Day" page to walk you through the ticket options and see a breakdown of each day's schedule. You can also explore our Signature Encounters and the different food options within the park.
New to the Zoo
I Have a "Pay for a Day" Ticket
PFAD body
"Pay for a Day" (PFAD) ticket holders can visit year-round* or upgrade to a membership to recieve additional discounts and benefits. Ask how you can upgrade your PFAD ticket at the Zoo's ticketing counter.
Member
I'm a ZooTampa Member
New to the Zoo body
Upgrade your day with a Signature Encounter and get up-close with some of our amazing species! These spaces are limited, reserve your spot now!
Age restrictions apply. Tickets are required for all participants.
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*Blockout dates apply for PFAD tickets.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Speakers of the Wild
Thursday, August 18th
Join experts in the field for an insightful evening of discussion on the illegal wildlife trade issue in Florida and throughout the world, while experiencing a wildlife connection, drinks, appetizers, & Q&A session with experts.
Breakfast With Manatees
Saturday, August 20th
Saturday, August 27th
Join us for a light breakfast and training session featuring the African elephant. Plus, get a photo and watch one of the large majestic pachyderms paint its very own masterpiece!
Job Fair
Saturday, August 30th
Attend our FREE Job Fair and explore more than 50 part-time and full-time jobs in events, entertainment, food & beverage, park operations, and more!
Visit careers page for more details on available jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities at ZooTampa.
Breakfast With Manatees
Select Nights
in October
Tampa Bay’s favorite family-friendly Halloween event, Creatures of the Night, is returning better than ever to ZooTampa. Guests of all ages can enjoy eerie fun on certain nights throughout October.
Upgrade Your Day
Up-Close Animal Encounters & Feeding Experiences
Add amazing moments to your day at ZooTampa with our unforgettable signature animal encounters, like our Indian Rhino Feeding, where you'll get to feed a greater one-horned rhinoceros, a rare species vulnerable to extinction. Plus, learn more about our breeding pair Jamie & Johnny, and get exclusive access to the team that cares for these special animals every day.
Things to Do
Get tickets or memberships and learn about animal mingles, show times & more. Everything you'll need to plan your next day at ZooTampa.
ZooTampa Reservations
Reservations are no longer required for regular daytime visits to ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Separately ticketed events may require reservations.
Visitor Info
Regular operating hours are 9:30 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week, rain or shine. Click here for holiday hours
Parking at ZooTampa is free for all guests.
Zoo Map
Find us on Nat Geo WILD
Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa
Don’t miss the popular Nat Geo WILD series, filmed entirely at Tampa’s award-winning Zoo, and see the behind-the-scenes stories of amazing animals and the dedicated team entrusted with their care. From rescued manatees needing 24-hour critical care to the notable birth of an endangered white rhino, the series features an array of compelling stories that highlight the Zoo’s mission to protect and preserve animals, while helping to inspire the next generation of wildlife champions.