Become a Member

Your pass for unlimited wild adventures

Multiple value-priced options to meet your needs!

Pair
1 member
1 guest each visit
$115.00
Trio
2 members
1 guest each visit
$165.00
Quad
2 members
2 guests each visit
$215.00
Family
4 members
2 guests each visit
$245.00
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Membership benefits

Bring Your Choice of Guest(s)
Free Admission to Seasonal Events
Discounts on shopping, dining & more

Membership has many perks and benefits, including the following:

  • Unlimited admission for all members (no blockout days) for 12 full months from the date of purchase.
  • FREE guest each visit (daytime admission only, not valid for special events).
  • FREE preferred parking (subject to availability).
  • Exclusive access to seasonal events including Creatures of the Night, Christmas in the Wild, and
    Bugtopia, a limited time special event coming Spring 23 (Event capacity is limited and may require advanced reservations and nominal reimbursable reservation fee).
  • Discounts and priority access to separate ticket events
  • Discounts on Zoo dining, shopping, animal encounters, summer camps, and other programs
  • Member only events like Toddler Tuesday
  • $5 off admission for visiting friends and relatives.
  • FREE beer during Member Happy Hour from 1pm-3pm at the Beer & Wine Garden
  • FREE (or discounted) admission to over 150 zoos and aquariums in the U.S. See participating zoos and aquariums.

Enjoy wild adventures all year long!

Wildlife connections
Up-close experiences
Creatures of the night
Christmas in the wild

Membership makes a difference

Every ZooTampa membership supports our mission to protect and preserve wildlife. The Zoo cares for more than 1,000 animals including endangered, threatened, and vulnerable species—and we wouldn’t be able to do it without your support!

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Membership FAQs

Membership has many perks and benefits, including the following:

  • Unlimited admission for all members (no blockout days) for 12 full months from the date of purchase.
  • FREE guest each visit (daytime admission only, not valid for special events).
  • FREE preferred parking (subject to availability).
  • Exclusive access to seasonal events including Creatures of the Night, Christmas in the Wild, and
    Bugstopia, a limited time special event coming Spring 23 (Event capacity is limited and may require advanced reservations and nominal reimbursable reservation fee).
  • Discounts and priority access to separate ticket events
  • Discounts on Zoo dining, shopping, animal encounters, summer camps, and other programs
  • Member only events like Toddler Tuesday
  • $5 off admission for visiting friends and relatives.
  • FREE beer during Member Happy Hour from 1pm-3pm at the Beer & Wine Garden
  • Free or discounted admission to over 150 zoos and aquariums in the U.S. See participating zoos and
    aquariums.
ZooTampa memberships expire on the last day of the month, 12 months after the date of purchase or renewal. For example, if you purchase your membership during the month of March, it will expire on March 31st of the following year.
Yes — ZooTampa at Lowry Park participates in AZA’s Reciprocal Admissions Program with more than 150 other zoos and aquariums throughout North America. Click here for more information about AZA’s Reciprocal Admissions Program and to see a list of participating zoos and aquariums. Extra fees or benefits, such as parking, special events, etc. are not included.
Yes, this can be done at our front entrance gate. You will pay the price of the membership minus the cost of the Pay for a Day ticket.
Your Dual Pass is valid until the date of expiration. Once the pass expires, you have four options to renew, a pair pass for a $30 discount, a trio pass for a $35 discount, a quad pass for a $40 discount, or into a family pass for a $50 discount.
There are two great options for a previous dual membership owner. The pair membership will allow unlimited admission for one member and one free guest with every visit. The trio membership will allow unlimited admission for two members and 1 free guest with every visit.
The new ZooTampa family membership provides admission to 4 members and 2 guests with every visit. Additional memberships can be purchased on the family membership for an additional $50 each.
Additional memberships can be purchased on the family membership for an additional $50 each. For only $5 more than a one-day ticket, the additional member receives all of the many perks and benefits of a ZooTampa membership including unlimited admission for 12 months!
Additional members can be included in the family membership for $50 each. We also work closely with several community partners that directly help foster families with admission tickets to the Zoo. Please contact one of the following partners for details, Idlewild Foundation, Guardian ad Litem/ Voices for Children and Feeding the Fosters.
Once names have been added to a membership, they cannot be changed.
The membership number can be found on the back side of the membership card directly below the bar code.
To receive your membership card, present your temporary pass (which was emailed to you following your online purchase) along with a photo ID at a Guest Service/ Membership ticket window located at the front of the Zoo.
If you have lost your membership card, you can get a replacement at the Guest Services/ Membership window with a driver’s license or other state-issued ID.
Annual membership holders can bring one free guest with each visit to the zoo. The membership owner is required to be present for the free guest to gain admission. Only one free guest is allowed per membership.
The primary member must be 18 years old or older. Children can be listed as additional members.

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).
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!
Still have questions? Email us or call (813) 935-8552 ext. 0.