ZooTampa at Lowry Park

  • Plan My Zoo Day
  • Tickets
  • Membership
  • Donate
  • Search
  • Tickets & Memberships
  • Plan My Zoo Day & Book Reservations
  • My Reservations
  • ZooTampa Reopens: A New Beginning
  • Visitor Info
  • Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa
  • ZooTampa Map
  • FAQ
  • Donate
  • Adopt
  • Kids Room Games & Puzzles
  • Virtual Meeting Backgrounds
  • Explore The Zoo
  • Events
  • Dinos Alive!
  • Upgrade Your Day
  • Vacation Packages
  • K-8 2020 Summer Camps
  • Pre-K Summer Camps
  • Who We Are
  • Book an Event
  • Special Events
  • Zoo News
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Contact Us
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Intern at ZooTampa
  • Blog
Menu
  • Visitor Info
      • Plan My Zoo Day & Book Reservations
      • Visitor Info & Zoo Rules
      • ZooTampa Reopens: A New Beginning
      • Tickets
      • Membership
      • Explore The Zoo
      • Rides
      • Dining & Refreshments
      • FAQ
      • Zoo Rules
      • Scaled down version of the map of ZooTampaZooTampa Map
    • Close
  • About Us
      • Who We Are
        OUR VISION: Everyone we touch is motivated to
        join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife.

        OUR MISSION: Rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals;
        create exceptional personalized experiences that connect
        people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways.
      • Park History
      • Leadership
      • Awards & Recognition
      • Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa
      • Blog
    • Close
  • Upgrade Your Day
      • African Elephant Backstage
      • African Penguin Backstage
      • Aldabra Tortoise Encounter
      • Giraffe Meet & Greet
      • Indian Rhino Feeding
      • Koala Photo Encounter
      • Lorikeet Landing Aviary
      • Manatee Backstage Encounter
      • Stingray Bay Touch Experience
    • Close
  • Events
    • Dinos Alive at ZooTampaDINOS ALIVE!
    • Karamu Gala - Champions for the WildKARAMU
    • New Event Tiles-01_2HALLOWEEN
      • VIEW ALL EVENTS
      • YOGA IN THE WILD
      • Toddler Tuesday
      • Christmas in the Wild
      • Noon Year’s Eve
    • Book a Private Event at ZooTampa
    Close
  • Animals
  • Connect
      • Virtual Meeting Backgrounds
      • Donate
      • Adopt
      • Become a Sponsor
      • Community Involvement
        • Ticket Donations
        • Volunteer Opportunities
        • Great American Teach-In
      • Contact Us
    • Close
  • Education
      • Kids Room – Games & Puzzles
      • K-8 2020 Summer Camps
      • Pre-K Summer Camps
      • Field Trips
      • Zoo School
      • Sleepovers
    • Close
  • Conservation
      • Conservation Education
      • Jacarlene Animal Care Campus
        • Animal Nutrition Center
        • Tiedemann-Cotton Animal Care Annex
        • Catherine Lowry Straz Vet Hospital
      • David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center
      • In The Field
    • Close
  • News
  • Careers
      • View & Apply for Open Positions
      • Benefits of Working at ZooTampa
      • Internships at ZooTampa
      • Careers FAQs
    • Close
Today's Hours
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm

A young girl grasps a manatee plush while looking eye-to-eye with a real life manatee on the other side of the glass #GetWildSafely As our community gradually reopens and eagerly seeks ways to reconnect with each other, we are humbly reminded of the importance our Zoo plays in providing Tampa Bay with outdoor nature experiences which boost mental health and provide comfort. Tickets & Reservations ZooTampa Reopens: A New Beginning
Lowry Park Zoo

Home

Support ZooTampa

Shop for shirts & reusable masks

ZooTampa T-Shirts

  • A dark blue ZooTampa tee shirt with One Mission One World text and images of different animals

Reusable Masks

  • Reusable ZooTampa mask with a manatee print
Shop for Masks and T-Shirts
Dinos Alive at ZooTampa

Bring the Kids...
they're easier to digest

Open Daily For All Guests • Now through September 7th

Learn More about Dinos Alive! Tickets & Reservations Image of a T-Rex with big teeth

Catch ZooTampa's amazing staff and animals in
Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa

Watch on Nat Geo WILD, Hulu & Amazon PrimeMore Info

   

Coming Attractions & Events

Karamu
Karamu
Dinos Alive!
Dinos Alive!
Toddler Tuesdays
Toddler Tuesdays

Slide Logo for AZA - Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Slide Logo for World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Slide Logo for Visit Tampa Bay Slide Logo for Tampa Bay CityPASS - Click to buy CityPASS tickets Slide Logo for Hillsborough County, Florida Slide Logo for Florida Association of Zoos and Aquariums Slide Logo for Culture Builds Florida

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is operated by the Lowry Park Zoological Society, an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to excellence in education, conservation and research. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is featured among the “Top 25 Zoos in the U.S” by TripAdvisor (2015) and “10 Best Zoos in the U.S.” by Trekaroo (2015). The Zoo is located at 1101 W. Sligh Avenue in Tampa, one mile west of I-275 (exit 48) and is open seven days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, & Terms of Use

Quick Menu

  • Membership
  • Donate
  • About Us
  • Careers

Follow Us

Sign Up For Newsletter

Receive news from ZooTampa in your inbox

Contact Us

1101 W. Sligh Avenue Tampa, FL 33604
P: (813) 935-8552 F: (813) 935-9486

Copyright © 2020 ZooTampa at Lowry Park - All Rights Reserved.

We’re Open!

Our team is thrilled to welcome you back to ZooTampa!

Advance tickets & reservations are not required
but are highly recommended to guarantee entry.

#GetWildSafely

Tickets & Reservations

ZooTampa Reopens: A New Beginning

ZooTampa Hours

Normal Hours of Operation

9:30 am – 5 pm
7 days a week

Thursday, Nov 26 - ThanksgivingClosed
Thursday, Dec 24 - Christmas Eve9:30 am - 2 pm
Friday, Dec 25 - Christmas DayClosed

Join Now, Get 3 Months Free!

BECOME A MEMBER
We use cookies to enhance your website experience. By continuing to browse this website you agree to our Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy