Field Trips

Field Trips are currently sold out for 2022-2023 School Year

Discovery Awaits!

Bring your school group on a wild field trip filled with adventure and their favorite animals! With ZooTampa, field trips are made affordable and easy, and will make for great memories that will last a lifetime!

Field trip prices and other information is only valid for 2021-2023 school year and summer. Field trips have a maximum limit of 400 people per day. If your date is not available, please choose another date to attend.

School Group Field Trip prices are only valid for children’s field trips, and are only valid on select weekdays. Field Trip prices are not valid for weekends, holidays, any days Hillsborough County public schools are not in session, certain peak days, any days during the month of March, Memorial Day, and the 4th of July.

Field Trips - ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Not a school group but would like to inquire about discounted group rates? Visit our Group Tickets page for more info.

Field Trip REgistration

Field Trips are currently sold out for 2022-2023 School Year

Register your group to receive a username and password to be able to schedule your field trips on the Zoo’s website. This will only take 2 to 3 minutes. You can skip this step if you have done this before and already have your login info — instead, please proceed to step 3.

Field Trip Registration

After registering your group, we’ll send you an email within 2 business days which will contain a username and password for you to login and finalize the details of your field trip.

Find your login information in the email we send you after registration. Once you’re logged in you’ll be able to pick a date and finalize the details of your field trip.

Field trip prices and other information is only valid for 2022-2023 school year and summer. Field trips have a maximum limit of 400 people per day. If your date is not available, please choose another date to attend.

School Group Field Trip prices are only valid for children’s field trips, and are only valid on select weekdays. Field Trip prices are not valid for weekends, holidays, any days Hillsborough County public schools are not in session, certain peak days, any days during the month of March, Memorial Day, and the 4th of July.

Book Your Field Trip

Fill out and turn in the lunch order form at least 5 days in advance of your field trip. Be sure to send your completed lunch order form to Denise Cirella from our catering team at Denise.Cirella@ZooTampa.org.

Download Lunch Order Form

Print out our Zoo field trip scavenger hunt for your students.

Download Zoo Scavenger Hunt

Prepare for your field trip by reading over our Visitor Info or FAQ.

Visitor Info | FAQs

Pricing Information

Field trips at ZooTampa include:

  • Free chaperone tickets (depending on grade level and number of children in your group)
  • Free admission for bus drivers
  • Free parking
  • School field trips require a minimum of 15 paying guests to receive a group rate

Group Field Trip Pricing

  • Youth Zoo Admission: $14.00 per student
    (Pre-K through 12th grade)
  • Adult Zoo Admission: $18.00 per person
  • Group Lunch: $7 per person

Children 2 & under get free Zoo admission

Group Bundled Package Pricing

INCLUDES LUNCH

  • Youth Zoo Admission: $20.00 per student
    (Pre-K through 12th grade)
  • Adult Zoo Admission: $24.00 per person

For guests in your group who do not purchase a Zoo ticket (for example, free chaperone and bus drivers) OR who are not participating in the bundled package, lunch will be $7.00 per person.

Field Trip Add-Ons

Pre-order your add-ons when you book your field trip.

Zoo Gift Bags

Get souvenirs for your students without having to wait in line at the gift shop! The gift bag includes a ZooTampa postcard, ZooTampa pencil, and a surprise item (such as a keychain, small toy, stickers, etc.), and will be available for pick up at the main gate gift shop on the day of your visit.
Pre-Order Price: $5 per student

Excavation Experience

Discovery awaits at the Elephant Excavation! Students will sift the sand away to reveal amethyst, rose quartz, fools gold, emeralds, and many other stones. Your student will even get to take home the treasures they uncover!

Pre-Order Price: $6 per student
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Outside Food & Drinks Policy

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.

 Acceptable Items
  • Bottled water (max 20oz bottle, sealed) one per guest
  • Small snacks for young children
  • Baby food/baby formula
  • Soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep (limit one per child)
  • Pre-purchased empty ZooTampa souvenir cups
  • Any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements
 Prohibited Items
  • Prepared or packaged food or meals
  • Alcohol
  • Glass or any open containers or water bottles filled with beverages
  • Hard-sided coolers of any size
  • Soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep
  • Suitcases and soft-sided bags with wheels larger than 24” long x 15” wide x 18” high

Prohibited Items

For the safety of our animals, guests and employees, the following items are not permitted to be brought into ZooTampa:

  • Any type of explosive or weapon
  • Knives or other sharp objects
  • Pepper spray
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Marijuana
  • Illegal drugs
  • Straws
  • Clothing likely to create a danger or disturbance
  • Any hazardous items or materials

The following items are also prohibited to avoid blocking of walkways and/or trip hazards:

  • Segways
  • Hover boards
  • Two-wheeled scooters
  • Self-balancing electric vehicles
  • Shoes with wheels
  • Drones
  • Hard-sided coolers of any size
  • Soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep
  • Suitcases and soft-sided bags with wheels larger than 24” long x 15” wide x 18” high

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.

Pay For A Day Tickets

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:

  1. During blockout periods, Pay For A Day ticket holders have access to significantly discounted single-day tickets.
  2. For a limited time from the date of purchase, Pay For A Day tickets can be upgraded to a Zoo Membership (with no blockout dates).
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I purchased a Pay For A Day ticket online. How do I get my actual ticket?

Bring a copy of your confirmation (or show the confirmation email on your mobile device) to expedite entry into the Zoo. At your convenience during your visit you can stop by the Tours & Guest Services kiosk located just inside the Zoo to print your physical pass. No need to stand in line at the ticket windows. Walk right in!
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Still have questions? Email us or call (813) 935-8552 ext. 0.