ZT Saves

Conservation

Exciting construction updates are happening to our front gate arrival plaza!
During this time, a temporary entrance and exit will be in place.

ZooTampa will be closing at 2pm on Thursday, September 18th to host a special event
for the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's Annual Conference. Last entry will be at 1pm.

ZooTampa will be open extended hours on select days this spring!
View Extended Hours >> Plan My Trip >>

“Our dedication to protect and preserve wildlife and the natural world we all share is at the forefront of everything we do. We aim to inspire guests, members, partner organizations and our community to join us in saving wildlife both in our backyards and around the globe. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the ONE world we share for future generations.”

Joe Couceiro

President & CEO of ZooTampa

To learn more about our ZT Saves programs, view our 2025 Conservation Impact Report »

Want to support our Florida manatee conservation efforts?

Committed to Florida Wildlife

We are a leader in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of Florida species. From majestic manatees and critically endangered Florida panthers to iridescent indigo snakes and playful otters, our team is at the fore front of helping the diverse species that call the sunshine state home.

Global Conservation

Saving species in today’s world takes vision, innovation and — most importantly — collaboration. We are committed to creating strong and successful partnerships with conservation organizations and field programs positioned at the forefront of species survival.

Caring for our animals

We are committed to providing the best care to the more than 1,000 animals that live at ZooTampa. From the state-of-the-art animal care campus to our Davide A Straz, Jr Manatee Critical Care, our team of animal care and medical experts is dedicated to the conservation and protection of all animals 24/7.

Jacarlene Animal Care campus

Catherine Lowry Straz Veterinary Hospital

David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center

ZT Saves Global Work

Blogs from the team

ZooTampa and fStop Foundation Three-Year Partnership Highlights Need for Additional Wildlife Monitoring in Central Florida

Working together to ensure a brighter future for Florida Panthers ZooTampa at Lowry Park and the fStop Foundation have reached a three-year milestone in their collaboration to protect the endangered

ZooTampa Integrates Acupuncture into Veterinary Care for Animals with Complex Medical Needs

TAMPA, Fla. (August 5, 2026) – ZooTampa at Lowry Park has incorporated veterinary acupuncture into treatment plans for animals with complex medical conditions, including a manatee, a black-bellied whistling duck,

Summer Baby Boom 2026 Continues at ZooTampa!

From a Rare Baby Manatee Calf Birth to the 7th Critically Endangered Eastern Bongo, the Zoo Celebrates these Important Conservation Milestones Babies, babies, and more babies! ZooTampa at Lowry Park’s

ZooTampa's Stories

Visit our Catherine Lowry Straz Animal Hospital with Katniss the Manatee

Visit our Catherine Lowry Straz Animal Hospital with Katniss the Manatee Manatees suffering from cold stress can have restricted blood flow to their extremities, which can lead to tissue damage

Critically Endangered Panamanian Golden Frogs Hatch at ZooTampa

Tiny new arrivals connect Tampa Bay to a global conservation effort to save a species that has disappeared from the wild TAMPA, Fla. (June 5, 2026) – A species feared

ZooTampa Celebrated all things Manatee at its Inaugural Manatee Conservation Celebration

Families around the Tampa Bay Area learned all about ongoing conservation efforts ZooTampa at Lowry Park hosted its first Manatee Conservation Celebration on Saturday, drawing thousands of guests to learn

Our conservation partners

Official Sustainability Partner

How you Can help

Each ONE of us can make a difference in the preservation of the ONE world we share. We encourage you to be a conservation leader in your home, community, and around the world! Small actions you take can make a huge impact on protecting and preserving wildlife and wild places. Consider making a donation to ZooTampa.

‘Tis the Season For Giving!

Donate to the ZooTampa Giving Tree

Donor Bill of Rights

Trustees of the Lowry Park Zoological Society, Directors of the Lowry Park Zoo Endowment Foundation, and the Employees and Volunteers of ZooTampa understand and appreciate the vital role of philanthropy to accomplish our work. That’s why we subscribe to the Donor Bill of Rights developed by the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, National Society of Fund Raising Executives:

“Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes that they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.”

Donor Privacy Statement

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is committed to protecting your privacy. We value the trust of our donors, volunteers, employees, and other supporters and recognize that maintaining this trust requires us to ensure the confidentiality of personal information that you share with us.

As a non-profit organization, ZooTampa relies on your support, depends on the support of generous contributors, and achieves ambitious fundraising objectives by communicating with and understanding donors. We know that it is essential to protect the privacy of that information. ZooTampa, the Lowry Park Zoological Society, and the Lowry Park Zoo Endowment Foundation will neither sell nor trade a donor’s personal information to any other entity without the written permission of the donor.

Florida Solicitation Registration

FLORIDA STATE REGISTRATION

Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, INC.: Registration No. CH140
Lowry Park Endowment Foundation, INC.: Registration No. CH20389

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES

Phone: (800) 435-7352
FloridaConsumerHelp.com

Christmas in the Wild Reservation Changes

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Exciting construction updates are happening to our front gate arrival plaza!
During this time, a temporary entrance and exit will be in place.

ZooTampa will be closing at 2pm on Thursday, September 18th to host a special event
for the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's Annual Conference. Last entry will be at 1pm.