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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Support ZooTampa for the Holidays
New to the Zoo
Christmas in the Wild
New to the Zoo body
Reserve your spot now for Christmas in the Wild and enjoy amazing light displays, festive shows, Wildlife Connections with our ambassador animals, delicious holiday cuisine, and more all while supporting ZooTampa.
Gift Memberships
Gift a Membership
PFAD body
Give the gift of WILD adventures to your friends and family with a ZooTampa memberships. Members can enjoy perks such as unlimited entry for 12 months, discounts on dining, shopping, and experiences, access to seasonal events like Christmas in the Wild, and so much more!
Gift Guide
Holiday Gift Guide
Gift Guide
ZooTampa has tons of gift opportunities for that animal lover in your life, while also supporting the Zoo! From personalized season's greetings featuring one of our amazing animals and the amazing team that cares for them, to commemorations within our park, and more.
Animal Giving Tree
Animal Giving Tree
Giving Tree
All proceeds towards the Animal Giving Tree go directly to our Animal Enrichment program which provides animals with stimulating toys and experiences that simulate natural behaviors in the wild.
AmazonSmile
Amazon Smile
Amazon Smile
With AmazonSmile you can select ZooTampa as your charity of choice and automatically donate a percentage of your Amazon purchases to the Zoo at no extra cost to you or your chosen charity. Learn more about AmazonSmile and give back while you shop.
Adopt
Adopt an Animal
Gift Guide
Symbolically adopt an animal of your choice--all of our animals are up for symbolic adoption--and receive a special adoption package centered around that animal. All proceeds go to supporting the animals at ZooTampa.
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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
Christmas in the Wild
Thursday, Nov 25th-Dec 30th
Christmas in the Wild is back with beautiful light displays, delicious holiday treats, amazing wildlife and new exciting adventures. This year is BIGGER, better, and brighter than ever, with festive entertainment that the whole family will enjoy.
Breakfast With
Thursday, November 19th
Enjoy a light breakfast with our sun bear and create a cornucopia of enrichment for him, visit with our binturongs and watch an exclusive training session, and learn how you can protect these amazing species.
Speakers of the Wild
Thursday, November 17th
Many amphibian and reptile species are threatened with extinction. Take a look at what it takes to save a species from the experts and conservation partners who dedicate their lives to this mission every day.
New Year Celebration
Saturday, December 31th
Ring in the New Year at ZooTampa with a countdown every hour on the hour, a DJ dance party, contests & giveaways, appearances from Manny T. & Flora Panther, and more! Free with Zoo admission or membership.
Upgrade Your Day with a Signature Encounter
Upgrade your day with a signature encounter featuring unforgettable animals and the teams that care for them.
Giant Tortoise
Encounter
Manatee Critical Care Center Behind the Scenes Tour
Southern White Rhino
Encounter
African Elephant Behind the Scenes Tour
Indian Rhino Feeding
African Penguin Encounter
Giraffe Encounter
Koala Photo Encounter
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.
