African Penguins
Written by Animal Care Professional, Micah Carnate-Peralta Did you know African penguins are still considered critically endangered in their
Written by Animal Care Professional, Micah Carnate-Peralta Did you know African penguins are still considered critically endangered in their
By Tessa Giannini, Animal Care Professional There are over 1,300 species of bats in the world which means there is
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By Jaime Vaccaro, Animal Care Professional ZooTampa is home to nine Striped skunks. This family group comprises of Mia &
Written by: Ashley Gaia One of ZooTampa’s newest growing families is the African painted dogs. This growing family is critical,
By Amanda Wright, Animal Care Professional Oh Deer – well not quite! This Bambi look-a-like is actually a blue duiker
ZooTampa is thrilled to launch the Koala Photo Encounter Presented by the Yob Family Foundation. Guests will get up-close to an adorable
Written By: Leah Miller [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] African Elephants live by a matriarchal system. This is where one female is the
Written By Animal Care Professional Amanda Wright What do you see in your mind’s eye when you think of a
Written by: Animal Care Professional Ashley Gaia, Africa Team Last year, ZooTampa at Lowry Park welcomed an exciting new species
Open today from:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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: