Welcome to ZooTampa’s online pressroom, designed to give media up-to-the-minute information on important conservation work, new exhibits, special events, births, and more. This press room provides a wealth of information for media, including press releases, a Speakers Bureau, fact sheets, downloadable videos, photos, logos, and request submission forms.
New nature and entertainment district connects residents, Zoo visitors to riverfront Tampa, FL (December 15, 2022): ZooTampa at Lowry Park today unveiled plans for a stunning multi-year vision aiming to
MRP Partners Coordinate Big Move in Preparation for Critical Winter Season TAMPA, Fla. (November 6, 2022) — As the Florida manatee population continues to struggle with watercraft injuries, severe weather,
Adorable ambassadors of their species make their public debut at ZooTampa! For a limited time, catch a pair of endangered Florida panther kittens during their daily play sessions. The brothers,
Active and working media, bloggers, and influencers have the opportunity to cover ZooTampa for traditional or social media. Requests must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance. For more information, please contact the Communications Department at 347.366.5192 or media.relations@zootampa.org.
For assistance with traditional news, social media collaboration, celebrity visits, commercial production shoots, photo/video asset acquisitions, and other inquiries, please review the following guideline before thoroughly submitting a request to the Zoo’s Communications department.
ZooTampa’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways. We receive numerous requests to film at the Zoo, and consider only those filming and photography requests compatible with our mission or to advance strategic partnerships.
Click below to submit a filming and photography request form. Your application will automatically be sent to the Communications team.
Before submitting your application, please read carefully:
‘Zoofluencer’ Program at ZooTampa
ZooTampa is home to over 1,000 animals representing 350 species. Our vision is that everyone we touch is motivated to join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife.
Our hope is that as a Zoofluencer, you will partner with us in being a Conservation Champion, where you’ll proudly share our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and caring for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in a fun, immersive ways.
Influencers who are chosen to partner with us each receive:
We ask that participants produce high-quality and engaging content highlighting their visit to the Zoo and, where applicable, their experience at special events that are hosted on site.
Media Admissions Policy
The Public Relations courtesy ticket policy is designed for business purposes to give working journalists an opportunity to experience and cover ZooTampa. All decisions regarding courtesy tickets are at the discretion of the ZooTampa Public Relations department. The following information is meant to serve as a guideline to help media determine if they may be eligible for consideration. For more information, please contact the Communications Department at media.relations@zootampa.org
Print Media: *Editors, News Reporters, News Photographers, Publishers, Managing/Assignment Editors
Broadcast Media: News Producers, News Directors, News/Sports/Weather Anchors, and Reporters, Managing Assignment/Planning Editors, News Writers, Videographers
Social Media and Online Media: Bloggers, Freelance Writers, Editors affiliated with established news organizations or online publications
Media in travel, lifestyle, entertainment, business, consumer, sports, or related fields
Please fill out this form with requests for Media Guest Passes.
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9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
1. Please make one field trip per reservation order. Complete one and start a new one if you have multiple days you are booking.
2. Headcount can be approximate. Please include children and adults in your headcount. Please do not include pass holders in your headcount for a ticket.
3. On the ticket page, choose the correct grade level (to the left of your screen) to receive the correct chaperone ratio.
4. On the ticket page, when on the calendar section, the number of tickets available will appear in the top right corner for each particular day. Tickets available include children and adults. If you have more people than tickets available, please choose another day.
5. Anyone that is ordering lunch, even pass holders and adults that receive free chaperone tickets, do need to pay for a lunch IF they are ordering one. Free chaperone tickets and pass holders are for admission only.
6. Payment does not need to be paid at the time of registration. Choose the pay upon arrival option if you would like one person to pay for your entire trip on the day of your visit.
7. The prices of adult and children’s tickets are different.
8. You will receive a confirmation number and confirmation letter via email when your trip is confirmed. If you do not, please contact Jamie.Elkington@Zootampa.org right away.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park offers a variety of delicious food for guests at several restaurants and concession stands throughout, but we understand that guests may need to bring outside food for special dietary needs. Acceptable and prohibited food items are listed below. For the convenience of our guests, there is a picnic area located outside the park near the main parking lot.
For the safety of our animals, guests and employees, the following items are not permitted to be brought into ZooTampa:
The following items are also prohibited to avoid blocking of walkways and/or trip hazards:
Please leave any unnecessary articles secured within your vehicle to expedite your entry into the park.
We reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not observing Zoo Rules.
With a new Pay For A Day, Rest of Year Free ticket – for a limited time – you get unlimited admission through December 31, 2023 including access to our seasonal event series. Some blockout dates apply — see below for details. Not valid with any other discounts.
When does my Pay For A Day ticket expire?
For a limited time, new Pay for a Day, Rest of Year Free tickets are valid from the day of purchase until 12/31/2023 Pay for a Day, Rest of Year Free tickets which were purchased prior to October 1st, 2022 are valid until 12/31/2022.
What are the blockout dates?
3/11/23 – 3/19/23
11/24/23 – 11/26/23
12/26/23 – 12/31/23
Can I purchase a Pay For A Day ticket on a blockout date?
Yes! You can purchase a Pay for a Day, Rest of Year Free ticket for first-time use on a listed blockout date and have full access to the park on that day. Blockout dates apply to repeat visitation.
Can I use my Pay For A Day ticket on blockout dates?
If you already have your Pay for a Day, Rest of Year Free ticket and wish to visit during a listed blockout date, please stop by the Zoo’s ticketing windows for alternate options:
