Day of Discovery

ZooTampa, in partnership with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.) at the University of South Florida, is hosting a Day of Discovery sponsored by the Lowry Murphey Family Foundation Inc.
This low-sensory morning is tailored for the enjoyment of people with Autism spectrum disorder and their families. Come experience the Zoo, offering unique programming, up-close animal experiences, exploration, and learning.
Doors will open at 8:00 AM and the reduced sensory experience ends at 9:00 AM. Tickets are $5 per person and $8 per person at the gate.
The day-of ticket sales conclude at 8:30 AM.

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    Please review our booking tips before continuing

    To qualify for a group rate, you need a minimum of 15 people.

    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 FieldTrips@ZooTampa.org right away.

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    Members receive 10% discount on dining.

    Sales tax not included in prices. 

    Pizzas

    Slice or Large Pie

    Cheese or Pepperoni

    Meat Lovers

    Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon Bits

    Veggie Lovers

    Tomato, Red Onions, Peppers, Black Olives, Mushroom

    Supreme Pizza

    Pepperoni, Bacon, Red Onions, Peppers, Black Olives, Mushroom

    Gluten Free Crust

    6x10in Pizza, Feeds 2, Any Flavor Above

    Sub Sandwiches

    All sub sandwiches are served with fries

    Turkey and Swiss*

    Meatball Sub*

    Pizza Dog

    Beef Hotdog Topped With Marina, Mozzarella Cheese, With A Choice of Pepperoni or Sausage

    Sides

    Fries (V&V)

    Mozzarella Sticks* (V)

    Chicken Favorites

    Chicken Tenders

    Chicken Tenders Served With Fries

    6 Wings

    12 Wings

    Wing Flavors: BBQ, Thai Chili, Buffalo

    Lighter Meals

    Roasted Veggie Flatbread* (V&V)

    Naan Flatbread, Garlic Butter, Zucchini, Squash, Onion, Tomato, Carrot. Gluten Free Options Available on Sweet Potato Flatbread Upon Request

    Caprese Flatbread* (V)

    Pesto, Mozzarella, Tomato, Spring Mix, and Balsamic Glaze on Flatbread. Gluten Free Option Available Upon Request

    Italian Zoodles (G)(V&V)

    Zucchini, Tomato, Squash, Pesto 

    Black Bean Burger* (V&V)

    Black Bean Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, and Fries. Available With Gluten Free Bun

    Greek Salad (G)(V)

    Romaine, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Feta Cheese

    Caesar Salad* (V)

    Romaine, Parm Cheese, Croutons on the Side, Your Choice of Dressing

    Caprese Salad (G)(V)

    Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, Spring Mix, Pesto

    Roasted Veggie Wrap (V&V)

    Zucchini, Squash, Onion, Tomato, Carrot, Spring Mix on A Wrap

    Kids Meals

    Kids meals are served with fries and a juice box

    Hot Dog*

    Mac and Cheese* (V)

    Ask about our dietary friendly options when ordering

    *  Gluten Free upon request 

    (G) Gluten Free

    (V) Vegetarian friendly

    (V&V) Vegan and Vegetarian friendly

    Members receive 10% discount on dining.

    Sales tax not included in prices. 

    Gourmet Grilled Cheese

    Classic Grilled Cheese (V)

    Colby, American and Swiss Cheese on Asiago Sourdough

    Caprese Grilled Cheese (V)

    Tomato, Pesto, and  Mozzarella on Italian Sourdough

    Short Rib Fontina Grilled Cheese

    Short Rib, Fontina and BBQ Sauce on Cuban Inspired Sourdough

    Loaded Mac

    Buffalo Chicken Mac

    Mac and Cheese Topped With Shredded Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese

    BBQ Pulled Pork Mac

    Mac and Cheese Topped With BBQ Pulled Pork and Crispy Onions

    Taco Mac

    Mac and Cheese Topped With Taco Meat and Pico De Gallo

    Loaded Tots

    Classic Tots

    Bacon, Cheese, Jalapeno Tater Tots

    BBQ Pulled Pork Tots

    BBQ Pulled Pork Tater Tots

    Cheesy Tots (V)

    Cheesy Tater Tots

    Personal Pizza

    Personal Pan Cheese Pizza (V)

    Personal Pan Pepperoni Pizza

    Other

    Chicken Tenders

    3 Chicken Tenders With Tots

    Lil’ Joey Meal

    Meals Include Tots, Juice Box, and Special Toy

    Hot Dog*

    Chicken Tenders (2)

    Sliders (2)

    Sides

    Mac and Cheese

    Tater Tots

    For special dietary and allergy requests, please see one of our team members for assistance.

    *  Gluten Free upon request 

    (V) Vegetarian friendly

    Members receive 10% discount on dining.

    Sales tax not included in prices. 

    Handcrafted sandwiches

    All meals come with sandwich and choice of side.

    Gluten free buns available upon request.

    Fresh Hand Pressed Cheeseburger*

    Hand Pressed Bacon Cheeseburger*

    Classic BLT*

    Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, on Texas Toast

    Classic Grilled Cheese* (V)

    LIMITED TIME Roast Beef Club Sandwich

    Roast Beef, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Grilled Onions, Swiss Cheese, and a side of Horseradish

    Cheese: American, Swiss, Pepper jack, or Cheddar

    Toppings: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickles, Grilled Onions, Grilled Mushrooms, Fried Egg, Jalapeños, Banana Peppers

    Sides: Fries, Onion Rings, Side Salad, or Fresh Fruit

    Add side of Nacho Cheese

    Lighter Meals

    Caesar Salad* (V)(G)

    Romaine Lettuce, Seasoned Croutons, Shaved Parm, Caesar Dressing

    Chopped Cobb Salad* (V)(G)

    Romaine Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Egg, Bacon, Avocado, Blue Cheese

    Fresh Veggie Wrap (V)

    Flour Tortilla, Lettuce, Roasted Veggies, Balsamic Glaze

    Roasted Veggie Flatbread* (V&V)

    Naan Flatbread, Garlic Butter, Zucchini, Squash, Onion, Tomato, Carrot. Gluten Free Option Available Upon Request With Sweet Potato Crust.

    IMPOSSIBLE Burger* (V&V)

    Your Choice of Cheese, Toppings, and One Side. Gluten Free Bun Available.

    Black Bean Burger* (V&V)

    Your Choice of Cheese, Toppings, and One Side. Gluten Free Bun Available.

    Grilled Chicken Sandwich*

    Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Choice of Cheese, and One Side. Gluten Free Bun Available.

    Kids Meals

    Served with fries or fresh fruit, kids’ toy, and kids’ juice box.

    2 Slider Burgers*

    Chicken Nuggets

    Mac and Cheese (V)

    Frozen Custard & Milkshakes

    Frozen Custard in a Cup

    Frozen Custard in a Waffle Cone

    Macaw Blast

    Frozen Custard with your choice of frozen treats blended in: Chopped Nuts, Crushed Oreo, Reese’s Pieces, M&Ms

    Hand Spun Milkshake

    Chocolate or Vanilla

    Add Premium Toppings

    Snacks

    Iced Coffee

    Bag of Popcorn

    Popcorn Refill

    Pretzel

    Cotton Candy

    Ask about our dietary friendly options when ordering

    *  Gluten Free upon request 

    (G) Gluten Free

    (V) Vegetarian friendly

    (V&V) Vegan and Vegetarian friendly

    Join our Summer Camp Waitlist

    Parent/Guardian Name(Required)
    Child's Name(Required)

    Important Information

    To complete your camp registration, you must:

    • Add camps to your shopping cart.
    • Enter roster information for each camp.
      • List all people that are authorized to pick-up your child from camp.
      • No camper will be released unless the adult picking up the child is on the authorized pick-up list and shows a photo ID.
    • Read and agree to the following documents:
    • Make payment.
    • Upon payment, you will receive a Confirmation Email with the above documents attached. Please print, sign, and return the Camp Waiver and Liability Release to EducationPrograms@ZooTampa.org or ZooTampa Summer Camp, c/o Jamie Elkington, 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604. All waivers MUST be received no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of your camp program or your registration is subject to cancellation.

    By clicking the registration button below, I confirm that I have read and agree to the Camp Waiver and Liability Release and Camp Handbook and will print, sign, and return the Camp Waiver and Liability Release to complete my registration.

    Camp Registration

    ‘Tis the Season For Giving!

    Donate to the ZooTampa Giving Tree

    Trustees of the Lowry Park Zoological Society, Directors of the Lowry Park Zoo Endowment Foundation, and the Employees and Volunteers of ZooTampa understand and appreciate the vital role of philanthropy to accomplish our work. That’s why we subscribe to the Donor Bill of Rights developed by the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, National Society of Fund Raising Executives:

    “Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes that they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

    1. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
    2. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
    3. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
    4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
    5. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
    6. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
    7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
    8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
    9. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
    10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.”

    ZooTampa at Lowry Park is committed to protecting your privacy. We value the trust of our donors, volunteers, employees, and other supporters and recognize that maintaining this trust requires us to ensure the confidentiality of personal information that you share with us.

    As a non-profit organization, ZooTampa relies on your support, depends on the support of generous contributors, and achieves ambitious fundraising objectives by communicating with and understanding donors. We know that it is essential to protect the privacy of that information. ZooTampa, the Lowry Park Zoological Society, and the Lowry Park Zoo Endowment Foundation will neither sell nor trade a donor’s personal information to any other entity without the written permission of the donor.

    FLORIDA STATE REGISTRATION

    Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, INC.: Registration No. CH140
    Lowry Park Endowment Foundation, INC.: Registration No. CH20389

    A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

    DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES

    Phone: (800) 435-7352
    FloridaConsumerHelp.com

    Christmas in the Wild Reservation Changes

    • This can be found in your original purchase or reservation confirmation email.

    • We will do our best to accommodate your request, however changes are based on availability. A member of our team will reach out to you via the contact information provided above within 48 hours. Note: an additional fee may apply to event tickets being changed to a higher priced event night. Thank you!

    Commemorations

    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.

    Zoo Fun Tickets

    With a new Zoo Fun ticket, you get free admission through December 31, 2026 including access to our seasonal event series. Some blockout dates apply — see below for details. Not valid with any other discounts.

    When does my Zoo Fun ticket expire?

    All Zoo Fun tickets purchased now through 9/31/26 will expire on 12/31/2026.

    What are the blockout dates?

    2026:

    10/10,  10/17, & 10/24 (only after 4:00 PM during Creatures of the Night)

    11/27/26 – 11/28/26, including Christmas in the Wild

    Can I purchase a Zoo Fun ticket on a blockout date?

    Yes! You can purchase a Zoo Fun 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 Zoo Fun ticket on blockout dates?

    If you already have your Zoo Fun 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, Zoo Fun ticket holders have access to significantly discounted single-day tickets.
    2. For a limited time from the date of purchase, Zoo Fun tickets can be upgraded to a Zoo Membership (with no blockout dates).
    Buy a Blockout Upgrade

    I purchased a Zoo Fun 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!

    Buy Zoo Fun Tickets

    How do blockout dates affect seasonal events?

    Blockout dates may apply on some seasonal event nights for Zoo Fun ticket holders. A blockout ticket upgrade is available to gain entry on those select nights. Blockout dates do not apply to Members.

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