Ring in the New Year at the Zoo!

Why limit the fun to just midnight? Ring in the new year at ZooTampa with a special daytime celebration featuring an hourly toast to 2022! Our New Year Celebration takes place on Friday, December 31 from 10am to 4pm in the Wallaroo section of the park and will feature a DJ dance party, contests, giveaways and special appearances by Manny T. and Flora Panther in their party gear! The all-day festivities do not require reservations and are included with your daily admission or membership to the Zoo. Don’t miss out on the fun!

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is operated by the Lowry Park Zoological Society, an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to excellence in conservation, education, recreation and research. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is featured among the “Top 25 Zoos in the U.S” by TripAdvisor.

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1101 W. Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604

P: (813) 935-8552

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9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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1. Please make one field trip per reservation order. Complete one and start a new one if you have multiple days you are booking.

2. Headcount can be approximate. Please include children and adults in your headcount. Please do not include pass holders in your headcount for a ticket.

3. On the ticket page, choose the correct grade level (to the left of your screen) to receive the correct chaperone ratio.

4. On the ticket page, when on the calendar section, the number of tickets available will appear in the top right corner for each particular day. Tickets available include children and adults. If you have more people than tickets available, please choose another day.

5. Anyone that is ordering lunch, even pass holders and adults that receive free chaperone tickets, do need to pay for a lunch IF they are ordering one. Free chaperone tickets and pass holders are for admission only.

Boxed lunch orders must be received 5 business days prior to your field trip arrival. Groups will be responsible for all boxed lunches that were confirmed at that time.

6. Payment does not need to be paid at the time of registration. Choose the pay upon arrival option if you would like one person to pay for your entire trip on the day of your visit.

7. The prices of adult and children’s tickets are different.

8. You will receive a confirmation number and confirmation letter via email when your trip is confirmed. If you do not, please contact Jamie.Elkington@Zootampa.org right away.

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.

With a new Pay For A Day, Rest of Year Free ticket – for a limited time – you get unlimited admission through December 31, 2024 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?

Pay for a Day Get the Rest of the Year Free tickets purchased in October, November, or December of 2023, are valid from the day of purchase until 12/31/2024. Any Pay For a Day Get the Rest of the Year Free tickets purchased prior to October 1, 2023 expire on 12/31/2023.

What are the blockout dates?

11/24/23 – 11/26/23
12/26/23 – 12/31/23
3/9/24 – 3/17/24
11/24/24 – 11/26/24
12/26/24 – 12/31/24

Blockout dates apply to admission before 4:00 PM on the above dates.

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:

During blockout periods, Pay For A Day ticket holders have access to significantly discounted single-day tickets.*
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!

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