ZooTampa Summer Camps

Registration is Open

Members, make sure you have your Member ID number ready when you go to register for camps.

*Pay For A Day ticket holders must register for summer camps as general registration. Upgrade to a membership today and get early access to Summer Camp registration, unlimited admission to ZooTampa for 12 months, and more!

Summer camps are ALL-INCLUSIVE!

A group of young children learn from an instructor at ZooTampa Summer Camp how to perform a medical checkup on a stuffed manatee

Explore the Zoo like never before! Get up close and personal with a majestic Indian rhino or nose-to-beak with a playful lorikeet. Learn from professionals what it takes to become a zookeeper, veterinarian or animal trainer. Get ready to experience VIP access, up-close animal encounters and soaking splashes on our water adventure, Roaring Springs. The fun is non-stop!

  • Lunch & snack each day of camp
  • ZooTampa Camp T-shirt
  • Refillable water bottle & pouch
  • Commemorative photo
  • Free extended care from:
    8:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-5:00 PM
  • A complimentary ticket to visit ZooTampa on another day
  • Behind-the-scenes tours and keeper chats
  • Access to all ZooTampa has to offer!

Ages

Children that have completed grades K-8.

As of Spring 2023

Hours

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday-Friday

Free extended care from
8-9 AM & 4-5 PM

Prices

Starting at $329 for Standard Camps

Starting at $389 for Premium Workshops

Prices are per week, per child

Dates

June 5th – August 4th

No camps the week of July 4th

For more information, contact us at: 
Phone: 813-933-8093  |  Email: EducationPrograms@ZooTampa.org

Summer Camps at ZooTampa

Not seeing available spaces? Join our wait list.

Please include the following information in an email:

  1. Your name, your child’s name
  2. Date of the camp you want to sign up for
  3. The grade level your child will be completing
  4. Your best email address for follow-up

2023 ZooTampa Summer Camps

Register Now

  • K-1st

  • Kindergarten - 1st Grade Camps

    Children must have completed kindergarten or 1st grade as of Spring 2023

    Critter Club

    June 5-9 | June 19-23 | July 10-14 | July 24-28
    $329 Members   $349 Non-MemberS

    Birds, mammals, reptiles… oh my! Can you identify the many kinds of animals at the zoo? Find out what they have in common and how each group is different from the next. Then, put your newfound knowledge to the test to help sort out an animal mystery!

    • Learn all about amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and more.
    • Create your own handprint storybook as you help an animal find its family.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

    Zoo-vivors

    June 12-16 | June 26-30 | July 17-21 | July 31-Aug 4
    $329 Members   $349 Non-MemberS

    Are you ready to “Zoo-vive” the best week of camp ever? Learn about how animals survive in the wild, and how their amazing adaptations help them succeed. Then complete survival challenges of your own to see how much of a Zoo-vivor you have become!

    • Find out how animals survive in the most extreme areas of the world.
    • Test your own survival skills with other campers in exciting challenges.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

    Dr. Zoo Littles

    June 5-9 | June 19-23 | July 10-14 | July 24-28
    $329 Members   $349 Non-MemberS

    Taking care of animals is a big job… are you up for the challenge? From zookeepers to veterinarians, and everyone in between, it takes a lot of people to keep the animals healthy and happy. Find out how they do it as you become a Dr. Zoo Little!

    • See what it’s like to rescue, rehabilitate and release animals back to the wild with a mock manatee rescue.
    • See what goes into preparing food for the 1100 animals at the zoo.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

    Beastly Builders

    June 12-16 | June 26-30 | July 17-21 | July 31-Aug 4
    $329 Members   $349 Non-MemberS

    Ever wonder how an animal builds its home in the wild or how we make a home for them here at the zoo? Explore the many habitats at ZooTampa and learn how they meet our animals’ basic needs. Throughout the week, you’ll design all the elements to create your very own animal abode!

    • Create a habitat based on an animal’s basic needs.
    • Learn about the most amazing beastly builders in nature.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

  • 2nd-3rd

  • 2nd - 3rd Grade Camps

    Children must have completed 2nd or 3rd grade as of Spring 2023

    Wildlife Workers

    June 5-9 | June 19-23 | July 10-14 | July 24-28
    $329 Members   $349 Non-Members

    Is it your dream to work with animals when you grow up? Then this camp is for you! Learn about the many people who provide the best care for our animals here at the zoo. From cleaning habitats to examining animals, you’ll get an insider look at a typical day for our zoo staff.

    • Learn from the professionals what taking care of zoo animals is really like.
    • Design your own zoo habitat with everything you need to care for your animals.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

    Habitat Heroes

    June 12-16 | June 26-30 | July 17-21 | July 31-Aug 4
    $329 Members   $349 Non-Members

    Grab your passport and get ready for adventure! Travel through ZooTampa one habitat at a time and discover how animals adapt to some of the most unique homes on the planet. Then, find out how you can become a Habitat Hero in your own backyard!

    • Learn about different habitats and the animals that live in them.
    • Discover how to help habitats around the world and at home.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

    Animal Innovators

    June 5-9 | June 19-23 | July 10-14 | July 24-28
    $329 Members   $349 Non-Members

    Did you know that a bird’s beak inspired the design of a train? Or that dog fur led to the invention of Velcro? We learn from animals to make our lives better, and here at the zoo, our inventions can make our animals’ lives better too! Get ready to explore, invent, and innovate alongside the animals during this weeklong adventure!

    • Enjoy exclusive encounters with the animals that have inspired inventions.
    • Design a prototype of a new invention to help one of the animals at the zoo.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

    Creature Competitors

    June 12-16 | June 26-30 | July 17-21 | July 31-Aug 4
    $329 Members   $349 Non-Members

    Get ready to become a fierce competitor! Learn about animals’ extreme survival strategies, how they compete for resources, and the challenges they face. Then use that same knowledge to complete your own challenges. Let the games begin!

    • Discover the unique adaptations that help animals survive and thrive.
    • Compete in challenges daily alongside other campers.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

  • 4th-5th

  • 4th - 5th Grade Camps

    Children must have completed 4th or 5th grade as of Spring 2023

    Junior Zoo Crew

    June 12-16 | June 26-30
    July 17-21 | July 31-Aug 4
    $329 Members
    $349 Non-Members

    Did you know that the work we do at ZooTampa helps animals all around the world? Join our animal care professionals to see how they learn about animal behavior and then use that knowledge to help wildlife and wild places. Find out how you can join our conservation efforts as you become a part of our Junior Zoo Crew!

    • Participate in exclusive animal encounters to learn about animal behavior.
    • Create a conservation campaign to inspire others to protect wildlife and wild places.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

    Trainers-in-Training, Premium Workshop

    June 5-9 |  July 10-14 
    $389 Members
    $409 Non-Members

    Have you dreamed of becoming an animal trainer? Work alongside our animal care professionals to learn the skills you need to succeed! Find out how our animals learn new behaviors and help them practice the behaviors they already know at training sessions throughout the week!

    • Learn the fundamentals of animal behavior and training first-hand with ZooTampa’s animal care team.
    • Go behind-the-scenes to see unique training sessions with zoo residents.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

    Animal Care Apprentices, Premium Workshop

    June 19-23  |  July 24-28
    $389 Members
    $409 Non-Members

    Discover what it’s like to be a zookeeper as you go behind-the-scenes with our animal care professionals! Find out how they care for over 1100 animals at ZooTampa, and join in to help them complete some of their daily tasks. See if you have what it takes to become the next Animal Care Apprentice!

    • Shadow our animal care professionals and learn about animal care and husbandry.
    • Find out why enrichment is an important part of animal care and see an enrichment session in action.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

  • 6th-8th

  • 6th - 8th Grade Camps

    Children must have completed 6th, 7th or 8th grade as of Spring 2023

    Zoo Crew

    June 5-9 | June 19-23 | July 10-14 | July 24-28
    $329 Members
    $349 Non-Members

    Learning about animals and their behavior is a key component to protecting them at the zoo and in the wild. Work with our animal care team to study some of our rescued residents, and then create a rehabilitation plan for one of them. Find out if they are a good candidate for release and discover ways we can all help our Florida native wildlife!

    • Participate in a research project to help our animal care team provide treatment for our zoo residents.
    • Evaluate an animal case study and make recommendations for treatment.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

    Animal Care Experts, Premium Workshop

    June 12-16 |  July 17-21 
    $389 Members
    $409 Non-Members

    Dive deeper into the field of zookeeping and see first-hand what it’s like to care for the animals at ZooTampa. From cleaning habitats and providing enrichment to monitoring animal health and delivering keeper chats, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be a true Animal Care Expert!

    • Go behind-the-scenes at our Manatee Critical Care center to learn about our rescue program.
    • Chat with one of our veterinarians and see the inner workings of our animal hospital.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

    Animal Behaviorists, Premium Workshop

    June 26-30  |  July 31-Aug 4
    $389 Members
    $409 Non-Members

    Did you know that our rhinos lend us an ear so that we can take a blood sample? Or that our elephants show us their feet in order to get pedicures? All of the training we do at ZooTampa helps us better care for our animals. Join the team as you learn the tools and techniques our trainers use, and test your own training skills throughout the week!

    • Learn the fundamentals of animal training, and demonstrate your new training skills with animals at the zoo.
    • Find out how our animal care professionals became trainers and learn how to become one yourself.
    • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Kindergarten - 1st Grade Camps

Children must have completed kindergarten or 1st grade as of Spring 2023

Critter Club

June 5-9 | June 19-23 | July 10-14 | July 24-28
$329 Members   $349 Non-MemberS

Birds, mammals, reptiles… oh my! Can you identify the many kinds of animals at the zoo? Find out what they have in common and how each group is different from the next. Then, put your newfound knowledge to the test to help sort out an animal mystery!

  • Learn all about amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and more.
  • Create your own handprint storybook as you help an animal find its family.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Zoo-vivors

June 12-16 | June 26-30 | July 17-21 | July 31-Aug 4
$329 Members   $349 Non-MemberS

Are you ready to “Zoo-vive” the best week of camp ever? Learn about how animals survive in the wild, and how their amazing adaptations help them succeed. Then complete survival challenges of your own to see how much of a Zoo-vivor you have become!

  • Find out how animals survive in the most extreme areas of the world.
  • Test your own survival skills with other campers in exciting challenges.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Dr. Zoo Littles

June 5-9 | June 19-23 | July 10-14 | July 24-28
$329 Members   $349 Non-MemberS

Taking care of animals is a big job… are you up for the challenge? From zookeepers to veterinarians, and everyone in between, it takes a lot of people to keep the animals healthy and happy. Find out how they do it as you become a Dr. Zoo Little!

  • See what it’s like to rescue, rehabilitate and release animals back to the wild with a mock manatee rescue.
  • See what goes into preparing food for the 1100 animals at the zoo.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Beastly Builders

June 12-16 | June 26-30 | July 17-21 | July 31-Aug 4
$329 Members   $349 Non-MemberS

Ever wonder how an animal builds its home in the wild or how we make a home for them here at the zoo? Explore the many habitats at ZooTampa and learn how they meet our animals’ basic needs. Throughout the week, you’ll design all the elements to create your very own animal abode!

  • Create a habitat based on an animal’s basic needs.
  • Learn about the most amazing beastly builders in nature.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

2nd - 3rd Grade Camps

Children must have completed 2nd or 3rd grade as of Spring 2023

Wildlife Workers

June 5-9 | June 19-23 | July 10-14 | July 24-28
$329 Members   $349 Non-Members

Is it your dream to work with animals when you grow up? Then this camp is for you! Learn about the many people who provide the best care for our animals here at the zoo. From cleaning habitats to examining animals, you’ll get an insider look at a typical day for our zoo staff.

  • Learn from the professionals what taking care of zoo animals is really like.
  • Design your own zoo habitat with everything you need to care for your animals.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Habitat Heroes

June 12-16 | June 26-30 | July 17-21 | July 31-Aug 4
$329 Members   $349 Non-Members

Grab your passport and get ready for adventure! Travel through ZooTampa one habitat at a time and discover how animals adapt to some of the most unique homes on the planet. Then, find out how you can become a Habitat Hero in your own backyard!

  • Learn about different habitats and the animals that live in them.
  • Discover how to help habitats around the world and at home.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Animal Innovators

June 5-9 | June 19-23 | July 10-14 | July 24-28
$329 Members   $349 Non-Members

Did you know that a bird’s beak inspired the design of a train? Or that dog fur led to the invention of Velcro? We learn from animals to make our lives better, and here at the zoo, our inventions can make our animals’ lives better too! Get ready to explore, invent, and innovate alongside the animals during this weeklong adventure!

  • Enjoy exclusive encounters with the animals that have inspired inventions.
  • Design a prototype of a new invention to help one of the animals at the zoo.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Creature Competitors

June 12-16 | June 26-30 | July 17-21 | July 31-Aug 4
$329 Members   $349 Non-Members

Get ready to become a fierce competitor! Learn about animals’ extreme survival strategies, how they compete for resources, and the challenges they face. Then use that same knowledge to complete your own challenges. Let the games begin!

  • Discover the unique adaptations that help animals survive and thrive.
  • Compete in challenges daily alongside other campers.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

4th - 5th Grade Camps

Children must have completed 4th or 5th grade as of Spring 2023

Junior Zoo Crew

June 12-16 | June 26-30
July 17-21 | July 31-Aug 4
$329 Members
$349 Non-Members

Did you know that the work we do at ZooTampa helps animals all around the world? Join our animal care professionals to see how they learn about animal behavior and then use that knowledge to help wildlife and wild places. Find out how you can join our conservation efforts as you become a part of our Junior Zoo Crew!

  • Participate in exclusive animal encounters to learn about animal behavior.
  • Create a conservation campaign to inspire others to protect wildlife and wild places.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Trainers-in-Training, Premium Workshop

June 5-9 |  July 10-14 
$389 Members
$409 Non-Members

Have you dreamed of becoming an animal trainer? Work alongside our animal care professionals to learn the skills you need to succeed! Find out how our animals learn new behaviors and help them practice the behaviors they already know at training sessions throughout the week!

  • Learn the fundamentals of animal behavior and training first-hand with ZooTampa’s animal care team.
  • Go behind-the-scenes to see unique training sessions with zoo residents.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Animal Care Apprentices, Premium Workshop

June 19-23  |  July 24-28
$389 Members
$409 Non-Members

Discover what it’s like to be a zookeeper as you go behind-the-scenes with our animal care professionals! Find out how they care for over 1100 animals at ZooTampa, and join in to help them complete some of their daily tasks. See if you have what it takes to become the next Animal Care Apprentice!

  • Shadow our animal care professionals and learn about animal care and husbandry.
  • Find out why enrichment is an important part of animal care and see an enrichment session in action.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

6th - 8th Grade Camps

Children must have completed 6th, 7th or 8th grade as of Spring 2023

Zoo Crew

June 5-9 | June 19-23 | July 10-14 | July 24-28
$329 Members
$349 Non-Members

Learning about animals and their behavior is a key component to protecting them at the zoo and in the wild. Work with our animal care team to study some of our rescued residents, and then create a rehabilitation plan for one of them. Find out if they are a good candidate for release and discover ways we can all help our Florida native wildlife!

  • Participate in a research project to help our animal care team provide treatment for our zoo residents.
  • Evaluate an animal case study and make recommendations for treatment.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Animal Care Experts, Premium Workshop

June 12-16 |  July 17-21 
$389 Members
$409 Non-Members

Dive deeper into the field of zookeeping and see first-hand what it’s like to care for the animals at ZooTampa. From cleaning habitats and providing enrichment to monitoring animal health and delivering keeper chats, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be a true Animal Care Expert!

  • Go behind-the-scenes at our Manatee Critical Care center to learn about our rescue program.
  • Chat with one of our veterinarians and see the inner workings of our animal hospital.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.

Animal Behaviorists, Premium Workshop

June 26-30  |  July 31-Aug 4
$389 Members
$409 Non-Members

Did you know that our rhinos lend us an ear so that we can take a blood sample? Or that our elephants show us their feet in order to get pedicures? All of the training we do at ZooTampa helps us better care for our animals. Join the team as you learn the tools and techniques our trainers use, and test your own training skills throughout the week!

  • Learn the fundamentals of animal training, and demonstrate your new training skills with animals at the zoo.
  • Find out how our animal care professionals became trainers and learn how to become one yourself.
  • Meet & mingle with animal ambassadors up-close.
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Summer Camp 2023 Signup

IMPORTANT INFO
Once you proceed to enroll in summer camps and add camps to your shopping cart, you will see links underneath each camp that say "Enter Roster Info". It is required that you submit roster info for each camp. List all people that are permitted to pick up your child from camp. Each adult will be asked to show a photo ID when signing out a child from camp. No camper will be released unless the adult picking up the child is on the authorized pick-up list and shows a photo ID.

Note: you must click and read the link below to continue

Liability Waiver

IMPORTANT INFO
Once you proceed to enroll in summer camps and add camps to your shopping cart, you’ll see links underneath each camp which say "Enter Roster Info". It’s required that you submit roster info for each camp. List all people that are permitted to pick up your child from camp. Each adult will be asked to show ID when signing out a child from camp. Unauthorized will be turned away.

Note: you must click and read the link below to continue

Camp Waiver

IMPORTANT INFO
Once you proceed to enroll in summer camps and add camps to your shopping cart, you’ll see links underneath each camp which say "Enter Roster Info". It’s required that you submit roster info for each camp. List all people that are permitted to pick up your child from camp. Each adult will be asked to show ID when signing out a child from camp. Unauthorized will be turned away.

Note: you must click and read the link below to continue

Camp Handbook

Please review our booking tips before continuing

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.