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Monday 9:30 am - 5 pm

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A zookeeper reaches up and touches the trunk of an African Elephant

African Elephant Backstage

What's it like to care for the largest land animal on earth? Find out from our Animal Care Team! Plus, watch a real training session, see our state-of-the-art elephant barn, & talk to the pros who interact with these amazing animals every day.

A young rhino and her mother at ZooTampa

Southern White Rhino

Go behind-the-scenes to the Rhino barn to experience the massive presence of this important animal. You and your family will learn amazing facts from those who care for them at ZooTampa & get to know some of the members of our crash!

A young boy pets the neck of a big wrinkly Aldabra Tortoise during a Signature Encounter at ZooTampa

Aldabra Tortoise Encounter

Did you know the Aldabra tortoise is second only to the Galapagos as the biggest land tortoise in the world? Get up-close with these fascinating reptiles and spend time with the team that cares for these gentle giants.

A person feeds a leaf of lettuce to a giraffe, who wraps his extra long tongue around it

Giraffe Meet & Greet

Returns August 7^th
Get eye-to-eye with the world's tallest animal! Get to know our giraffe's quirky personalities, ask questions, and learn about the positive reinforcement techniques we use with all our animals.

A boy feeding lettuce to an Indian Rhino

Indian Rhino Feeding

Go behind-the-scenes for an unforgettable experience where you get to feed a greater one-horned rhinoceros, commonly known as an Indian rhino — a rare species vulnerable to extinction.

A sloth smiles as he hangs upside-down from a tree

Sloth Photo Encounter

Did you know that sloths can spend 90% of their lives upside down? Get up-close to one of our incredible sloths, meet a team member that cares for them every day, and then strike a pose for a photo by a professional photographer!

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A young boy pets the neck of a big wrinkly Aldabra Tortoise during a Signature Encounter at ZooTampa

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Giraffe Backstage Encounter: 10:00 am
Sloth Photo Encounter: 10:00 am
White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 am
Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 pm and 1:45 pm
Aldabra Tortoise Encounter: 1:30 pm
African Elephant Backstage: 3:15 pm

ANIMAL MINGLES & SHOWS

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Animal Mingle @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 am
Penguin Chat @ Habitat: 10:15 am
Macaw Flyover presented by Spirit Airlines @ Manatee Circle: 10:30 am
Shoebill Chat @ Habitat: 11:00 am
Orangutan Chat @ Habitat: 11:30 am
Wild School of Training @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 11:30 am
Macaw Flyover presented by Spirit Airlines @ Manatee Circle: 12:30 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 1:30 pm
Manatee Chat @ Manatee Critical Care Center: 1:45 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 3:00 pm
Pony Barn Chat @ Wallaroo Pony Barn: 3:30 pm

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Wallaroo Petting Zoo & Pony Barn

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An African giraffe stands near trees

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Giraffe Backstage Encounter: 10:00 am
White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 am
Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 pm
Aldabra Tortoise Encounter: 1:30 pm
African Elephant Backstage: 3:15 pm

ANIMAL MINGLES & SHOWS

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Animal Mingle @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 am
Penguin Chat @ Habitat: 10:15 am
Shoebill Chat @ Habitat: 11:00 am
Orangutan Chat @ Habitat: 11:30 am
Wild School of Training @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 11:30 am
Macaw Flyover presented by Spirit Airlines @ Manatee Circle: 12:30 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 1:30 pm
Manatee Chat @ Manatee Critical Care Center: 1:45 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 3:00 pm
Pony Barn Chat @ Wallaroo Pony Barn: 3:30 pm

Temporary Closures

Wallaroo Petting Zoo & Pony Barn

UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

Book Your Signature Encounter

A photo of a boy feeding lettuce to an Indian Rhino

Giraffe Backstage Encounter: 10:00 am
White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 am
Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 pm
Aldabra Tortoise Encounter: 1:30 pm
African Elephant Backstage: 3:15 pm

ANIMAL MINGLES & SHOWS

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Animal Mingle @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 am
Penguin Chat @ Habitat: 10:15 am
Shoebill Chat @ Habitat: 11:00 am
Orangutan Chat @ Habitat: 11:30 am
Wild School of Training @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 11:30 am
Macaw Flyover presented by Spirit Airlines @ Manatee Circle: 12:30 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 1:30 pm
Manatee Chat @ Manatee Critical Care Center: 1:45 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 3:00 pm
Pony Barn Chat @ Wallaroo Pony Barn: 3:30 pm

Temporary Closures

Wallaroo Petting Zoo & Pony Barn

UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

Book Your Signature Encounter

An African giraffe stands near trees

<img class="alignnone wp-image-10086 size-medium" src="https://425a4737ivmv4froj2qpw6u1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/giraffe-standing-by-trees-300x200.jpg" alt="An African giraffe stands near trees" width="300" height="200" />

Giraffe Backstage Encounter: 10:00 am
White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 am
Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 pm
Aldabra Tortoise Encounter: 1:30 pm
African Elephant Backstage: 3:15 pm

ANIMAL MINGLES & SHOWS

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Animal Mingle @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 am
Penguin Chat @ Habitat: 10:15 am
Shoebill Chat @ Habitat: 11:00 am
Orangutan Chat @ Habitat: 11:30 am
Wild School of Training @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 11:30 am
Macaw Flyover presented by Spirit Airlines @ Manatee Circle: 12:30 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 1:30 pm
Manatee Chat @ Manatee Critical Care Center: 1:45 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 3:00 pm
Pony Barn Chat @ Wallaroo Pony Barn: 3:30 pm

Temporary Closures

Wallaroo Petting Zoo & Pony Barn

UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

Book Your Signature Encounter

A zookeeper reaches up and touches the trunk of an African Elephant

Giraffe Backstage Encounter: 10:00 am
White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 am
Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 pm
Aldabra Tortoise Encounter: 1:30 pm
African Elephant Backstage: 3:15 pm

ANIMAL MINGLES & SHOWS

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Animal Mingle @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 am
Penguin Chat @ Habitat: 10:15 am
Shoebill Chat @ Habitat: 11:00 am
Orangutan Chat @ Habitat: 11:30 am
Wild School of Training @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 11:30 am
Macaw Flyover presented by Spirit Airlines @ Manatee Circle: 12:30 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 1:30 pm
Manatee Chat @ Manatee Critical Care Center: 1:45 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 3:00 pm
Pony Barn Chat @ Wallaroo Pony Barn: 3:30 pm

Temporary Closures

Wallaroo Petting Zoo & Pony Barn

UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

Book Your Signature Encounter

A young boy pets the neck of a big wrinkly Aldabra Tortoise during a Signature Encounter at ZooTampa

<img class="alignnone wp-image-10086 size-medium" src="https://425a4737ivmv4froj2qpw6u1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/aldabra-tortoise-encounter-300x200.jpg" alt="A young boy pets the neck of a big wrinkly Aldabra Tortoise during a Signature Encounter at ZooTampa" width="300" height="200" />

Giraffe Backstage Encounter: 10:00 am
White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 am
Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 pm
Aldabra Tortoise Encounter: 1:30 pm
African Elephant Backstage: 3:15 pm

ANIMAL MINGLES & SHOWS

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Animal Mingle @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 am
Gharial Chat/Feeding @ Habitats: 9:45 am
Penguin Chat @ Habitat: 10:15 am
Shoebill Chat @ Habitat: 11:00 am
Orangutan Chat @ Habitat: 11:30 am
Wild School of Training @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 11:30 am
Macaw Flyover presented by Spirit Airlines @ Manatee Circle: 12:30 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 1:30 pm
Manatee Chat @ Manatee Critical Care Center: 1:45 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 3:00 pm
Pony Barn Chat @ Wallaroo Pony Barn: 3:30 pm

Temporary Closures

Wallaroo Petting Zoo & Pony Barn

UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

Book Your Signature Encounter

A cute sloth hangs upside down from a branch

Giraffe Backstage Encounter: 10:00 am
Sloth Photo Encounter: 10:00 am
White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 am
Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 pm and 1:45 pm
Aldabra Tortoise Encounter: 1:30 pm
African Elephant Backstage: 3:15 pm

ANIMAL MINGLES & SHOWS

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Animal Mingle @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 am
Penguin Chat @ Habitat: 10:15 am
Macaw Flyover presented by Spirit Airlines @ Manatee Circle: 10:30 am
Shoebill Chat @ Habitat: 11:00 am
Orangutan Chat @ Habitat: 11:30 am
Wild School of Training @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 11:30 am
Macaw Flyover presented by Spirit Airlines @ Manatee Circle: 12:30 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 1:30 pm
Manatee Chat @ Manatee Critical Care Center: 1:45 pm
Animal Mingle @ Saunders Conservation Theater, Florida: 3:00 pm
Pony Barn Chat @ Wallaroo Pony Barn: 3:30 pm

Temporary Closures

Wallaroo Petting Zoo & Pony Barn

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