Plan My Zoo Day

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Plan My Zoo Day

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Buy Your Tickets or Membership

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  • Multiple value-priced membership options to meet your needs
  • Pay For A Day Tickets (and Come Back All Year!)
  • Single-Day Online Advance Purchase Tickets
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ZooTampa Ticket Options

Annual
Memberships

Best Value • Unlimited Admission through the end of 2023!

Starting At

$115.00

Starting At

$115.00

Access to Seasonal Events  •  Guest admission(s)  •  Free Preferred Parking
Member-Only Events  •  Discounts on Dining, Signature Encounters & More

Pay For A Day
Enjoy FREE Admission through the end of 2023!†

Same-day admission to the Zoo
Unlimited free admission anytime in 2023†
Free admission to seasonal events, including Creatures of the Night and Christmas in the Wild‡

$45.95

Adults Ages 12+

$35.95

Children Ages 3 to 11

$45.95

Adults Ages 12+

$35.95

Children Ages 3 to 11

† Offer only valid with full price admission. Not valid with other discounts. Some blockout dates apply. Details

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Purchase Online in Advance - Save $3 on Single Day Ticket*

*Valid for only one day admission. Not valid with any other discounts.

Single-Day
Online Purchase

Save $3
Per Ticket *

$41.95

Adults Ages 12+

$31.95

Children Ages 3 to 11

* When purchased online in advance of your visit.

Single-Day Admission

Includes Admission through the end of 2022! †

$44.95

Adults Ages 12+

$34.95

Children Ages 3 to 11

† Offer only valid with full price admission. Not valid with other discounts. Some blockout dates apply. Details

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$122.00

Adults Ages 10+

$109.00

Children Ages 3 to 9

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Plan Your Daily Schedule

Schedule subject to change. Download our app for more information

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
  • Giant Tortoise Encounter: Daily at 10:30 AM
  • White Rhino Encounter: Daily at 11:00 AM
  • African Penguin Encounter: Daily at 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM
  • Indian Rhino Feeding: Daily at 1:45 PMSaturdays and Sundays at 1:15 PM and 1:45 PM
  • Manatee Critical Care Center Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Daily at 1:15 PM
  • African Elephant Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Daily at 2:30 PM
  • Giraffe Encounter: Thursdays-Sundays at 10:00 AM and 10:15 AMSaturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM and 1:15 PM
  • Koala Photo Encounter: Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 AM

WILDLIFE CONNECTIONS

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

  • Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 9:30 AM
  • Gharial Crocodile Chat (Tuesdays Only) @ Asia: 9:45 AM
  • Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 10:30 AM
  • Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 11:00 AM
  • Penguin Chat @ near entrance to Africa: 11:00 AM
  • Florida Wildlife Connection @ Florida Wilds*: 11:30 AM
  • Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 12:00 PM
  • Orangutan Chat @ Primates: 12:30 PM
  • Wildlife Connection @ ZooVentures Theater, Florida: 1:30 PM
  • Giraffe Chat (Fridays-Mondays Only @ Africa: 1:45 PM
  • Macaw Flyover @ Manatee Circle: 2:00 PM
  • Wildlife Connection @ Africa: 2:30 PM
  • Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle: 3:00 PM
  • Shoebill Chat @ Africa: 3:30 PM
  • Florida Wildlife Chat @ Florida Wilds*: 3:30 PM
  • Partners in Preservation Tour** Meet at penguin habitat by Carousel (15 guest limit) 3:30 PM
  • Wildlife Connection @ Manatee Circle 4:00 PM

*The Florida Wildlife Chat location varies depending on animal participation and will be located at the panther habitat by alligator or the panther/bear habitat across from skunk. Arrive early for location.
**On the Partners in Preservation Tour, go behind the scenes and discover how ZooTampa works with international organizations, other zoos and aquariums, and our community to protect wildlife

Expedition Wild Africa will be open 12:00PM - 4:00PM on weekdays and 10:00AM - 4:00PM on weekends until further notice.

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
  • Giraffe Encounter: 10:00 AM & 10:15 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

Expedition Wild Africa will be open 12:00PM - 4:00PM on weekdays and 10:00AM - 4:00PM on weekends until further notice.

Forget the Map - Download Our App!

Help eliminate paper waste — download our ZooTampa app instead of grabbing a paper map!

  • Save tickets & memberships in the app
  • Plan your day ahead of time
  • Real-time walking guide to anywhere in the Zoo
  • Exclusive content, conservation info, special offers & more
Scannable QR code to download the ZooTampa app from Apply Store and Google Play

Simply point your phone's camera at the QR code above and wait for the link to pop up on your screen, or search for ZooTampa in the Apple or Google Play app store.

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Where to Eat

Burgers, BLTs, fries and onion rings served at Macaws Landing Cafe

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

Many varieties of beer and wine served at our outdoor beer and wine garden

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 Cafe at ZooTampa

Boomers Café

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

Location: Wallaroo

A supreme pizza made fresh at Safari Pizza Company at ZooTampa

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

A chef checks the meat on a barbecue smoker

Chakula Canteen

Good for: Nacho Bar, Smoked chicken, ribs, sides, and popcorn. Beer & wine.

Location: Africa Circle

The Starbucks cafe at ZooTampa is a great place to grab a quick drink, coffee, or Krispy Kreme donuts

Rango's Snacks & Coffee

Good for: Quick drinks.

Location: Primates, along main path

Boardwalk Treats at ZooTampa

Boardwalk Treats

Good for: Hand dipped ice cream & drinks.

Location: Carousel Circle

A loaded Coney Island hot dog

Boardwalk Dogs

Good for: Hot dogs.

Location: Carousel Circle

Kona Ice

Kona Ice

Good for: Cool down with a refreshing tropical shaved ice treat.

Location: Across from Indian rhino habitat

Wendys Frosty Cart

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

Tacos and BBQ at Notes of Flavor Food Court

Notes of Flavor Food Court

Open select dates

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

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ZooTampa is open rain or shine, with rare exceptions for extreme weather. If you're unsure, please check our ZooTampa Facebook page for updates.

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