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$34.95
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Adults Ages 12+
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Children Ages 3 to 11
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$122.00
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$109.00
Children Ages 3 to 9
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Schedule subject to change. Download our app for more information
UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

- Koala Photo Encounter: 10:00 AM
- Giraffe Backstage: 10:00 AM
- Giant Tortoise Encounter: 10:30 AM
- Southern White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 AM
- African Penguin Backstage: 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM
- Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 PM and 1:45 PM
- Manatee Critical Care Center Backstage: 1:15 PM
- African Elephant Backstage: 2:30 PM
WILDLIFE CONNECTIONS
INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 AM
- Penguin Chat @ near entrance to Africa: 10:15 AM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 10:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 11:00 AM
- Orangutan Chat @ Primates: 11:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 12:00 PM
- Bear & Panther Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 12:45 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 1:30 PM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 2:00 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Africa: 2:30 PM
- Siamang Chat @ Primates 2:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 3:00 PM
- Okapi Chat @ Africa: 3:00 PM
- Shoebill Chat @ Africa: 3:30 PM
- Bear Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 3:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle 4:15 PM
UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

- Giant Tortoise Encounter: 10:30 AM
- Southern White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 AM
- African Penguin Backstage: 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM
- Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 PM
- Manatee Critical Care Center Backstage: 1:15 PM
- African Elephant Backstage: 2:30 PM
- Partners in Preservation Tour: 3:30 PM
WILDLIFE CONNECTIONS
INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 AM
- Penguin Chat @ near entrance to Africa: 10:15 AM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 10:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 11:00 AM
- Orangutan Chat @ Primates: 11:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 12:00 PM
- Bear & Panther Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 12:45 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 1:30 PM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 2:00 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Africa: 2:30 PM
- Siamang Chat @ Primates 2:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 3:00 PM
- Shoebill Chat @ Africa: 3:30 PM
- Bear Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 3:30 PM
- Partners in Preservation Tour Meet at black bear habitat by Roaring Springs (15 guest limit)3:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle 4:15 PM
UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

- Giant Tortoise Encounter: 10:30 AM
- Southern White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 AM
- African Penguin Backstage: 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM
- Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 PM
- Manatee Critical Care Center Backstage: 1:15 PM
- African Elephant Backstage: 2:30 PM
- Partners in Preservation Tour: 3:30 PM
WILDLIFE CONNECTIONS
INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 AM
- Gharial Crocodile Chat @ Asia: 9:45 AM
- Penguin Chat @ near entrance to Africa: 10:15 AM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 10:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 11:00 AM
- Orangutan Chat @ Primates: 11:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 12:00 PM
- Bear & Panther Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 12:45 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 1:30 PM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 2:00 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Africa: 2:30 PM
- Siamang Chat @ Primates 2:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 3:00 PM
- Shoebill Chat @ Africa: 3:30 PM
- Bear Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 3:30 PM
- Partners in Preservation Tour Meet at black bear habitat by Roaring Springs (15 guest limit)3:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle 4:15 PM
UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

- Giant Tortoise Encounter: 10:30 AM
- Southern White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 AM
- African Penguin Backstage: 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM
- Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 PM
- Manatee Critical Care Center Backstage: 1:15 PM
- African Elephant Backstage: 2:30 PM
- Partners in Preservation Tour: 3:30 PM
WILDLIFE CONNECTIONS
INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 AM
- Penguin Chat @ near entrance to Africa: 10:15 AM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 10:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 11:00 AM
- Orangutan Chat @ Primates: 11:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 12:00 PM
- Bear & Panther Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 12:45 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 1:30 PM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 2:00 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Africa: 2:30 PM
- Siamang Chat @ Primates 2:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 3:00 PM
- Shoebill Chat @ Africa: 3:30 PM
- Bear Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 3:30 PM
- Partners in Preservation Tour Meet at black bear habitat by Roaring Springs (15 guest limit)3:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle 4:15 PM
UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

- Giant Tortoise Encounter: 10:30 AM
- Southern White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 AM
- African Penguin Backstage: 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM
- Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 PM
- Manatee Critical Care Center Backstage: 1:15 PM
- African Elephant Backstage: 2:30 PM
- Partners in Preservation Tour: 3:30 PM
WILDLIFE CONNECTIONS
INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 AM
- Penguin Chat @ near entrance to Africa: 10:15 AM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 10:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 11:00 AM
- Orangutan Chat @ Primates: 11:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 12:00 PM
- Bear & Panther Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 12:45 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 1:30 PM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 2:00 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Africa: 2:30 PM
- Siamang Chat @ Primates 2:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 3:00 PM
- Shoebill Chat @ Africa: 3:30 PM
- Bear Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 3:30 PM
- Partners in Preservation Tour Meet at black bear habitat by Roaring Springs (15 guest limit)3:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle 4:15 PM
UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

- Giant Tortoise Encounter: 10:30 AM
- Southern White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 AM
- African Penguin Backstage: 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM
- Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 PM
- Manatee Critical Care Center Backstage: 1:15 PM
- African Elephant Backstage: 2:30 PM
- Partners in Preservation Tour: 3:30 PM
WILDLIFE CONNECTIONS
INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 AM
- Penguin Chat @ near entrance to Africa: 10:15 AM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 10:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 11:00 AM
- Orangutan Chat @ Primates: 11:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 12:00 PM
- Bear & Panther Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 12:45 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 1:30 PM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 2:00 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Africa: 2:30 PM
- Siamang Chat @ Primates 2:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 3:00 PM
- Okapi Chat @ Africa: 3:00 PM
- Shoebill Chat @ Africa: 3:30 PM
- Bear Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 3:30 PM
- Partners in Preservation Tour Meet at black bear habitat by Roaring Springs (15 guest limit)3:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle 4:15 PM
UP-CLOSE SIGNATURE ENCOUNTERS

- Koala Photo Encounter: 10:00 AM
- Giraffe Backstage: 10:00 AM
- Giant Tortoise Encounter: 10:30 AM
- Southern White Rhino Backstage: 11:00 AM
- African Penguin Backstage: 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM
- Indian Rhino Feeding: 1:15 PM and 1:45 PM
- Manatee Critical Care Center Backstage: 1:15 PM
- African Elephant Backstage: 2:30 PM
WILDLIFE CONNECTIONS
INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 AM
- Penguin Chat @ near entrance to Africa: 10:15 AM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 10:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 11:00 AM
- Orangutan Chat @ Primates: 11:30 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 12:00 PM
- Bear & Panther Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 12:45 AM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 1:30 PM
- Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 2:00 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Africa: 2:30 PM
- Siamang Chat @ Primates 2:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 3:00 PM
- Okapi Chat @ Africa: 3:00 PM
- Shoebill Chat @ Africa: 3:30 PM
- Bear Chat @ Florida Wilds, Florida: 3:30 PM
- Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle 4:15 PM
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Where to Eat

Macaws Landing Café
Good for: Breakfast served until 10:30am! Burgers, sandwiches, salads & fries. Kids meals. Beer, wine, fountain drinks, kids drinks, shakes and soft serve ice cream. Indoor and outdoor dining.
Location: Front of park

Beer & Wine Garden
Good for: Beer, wine, mixed drinks, and shaded lounge seating.
Location: Africa Circle
Plus: Check out the new Happy Hour – weekends from 1 pm to 4 pm with food & drink specials & music.

Boomers Café
Good for: Grab & go personal pizzas, chicken fingers, and sandwiches. Beer, wine, fountain drinks, kids drinks.
Location: Wallaroo

Safari Pizza Co.
Good for: Pies or pizza by the slice, wings, salads, and deserts. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, fountain sodas, kids drinks, and ices. Indoor dining.
Location: Africa, inside Savanna Oasis

Tamanis
Good for: Smoked chicken, ribs, sides, and popcorn. Beer & wine.
Location: Africa Circle

Rango's Snacks & Coffee
Good for: Quick drinks.
Location: Primates, along main path

Boardwalk Treats
Good for: Hand dipped ice cream & drinks.
Location: Carousel Circle

Boardwalk Dogs
Good for: Hot dogs.
Location: Carousel Circle

Kona Ice
Good for: Cool down with a refreshing tropical shaved ice treat.
Location: Across from Indian rhino habitat

Frosty® Cart by Wendy's®
The Frosty® Cart by Wendy's®, the first-of-its-kind in the country, is located at the Wallaroo section of the Zoo’s Australia-themed family area and features classic chocolate and vanilla Frosty treats, Frosty Fusions, and a Build-Your-Own Frosty Sundae option. Guests can enjoy Lucky Charms™, marshmallows or Oreo® cookie pieces on their Wendy's® Frosty!
Location: Wallaroo

Notes of Flavor Food Court
Good for: American, German, Asian & Mexican cuisine. Covered outdoor dining with mobile food ordering.
Location: Saunders Event Pavilion near Manatee Circle
Know Before You Go
Vegan & Gluten-Free Dining
Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan menu options are available at Zoo restaurants upon request. Please ask a Food and Beverage team member for assistance.
Guests with special dietary needs, please contact Guest Relations via the chat bubble at the bottom left, or call: 813-935-8552 ext 0
Outside Food & Drinks Policy
Weather Forecast
ZooTampa is open rain or shine, with rare exceptions for extreme weather. If you're unsure, please check our ZooTampa Facebook page for updates.