Small Gifts Can Have A
BIG Impact
Can feed our entire rookery of African penguins for a day
Can provide 20 pounds of meat for our critically endangered Malayan tigers
Can send 2 disadvantaged children to the Zoo for a day of adventure
Your donation to ZooTampa provides crucial support for our animal care, education programs, and wildlife conservation efforts. As a non-profit organization, the Zoo depends on contributions from donors like you to help enrich the lives of animals and inspire generations of youth to protect our natural heritage. Your commitment shows that you are part of a community that cares about saving species and conserving wildlife.
Dear Zoo friends,
At the heart of our mission is our unwavering commitment to the more than 1,000 amazing animals who are entrusted to our care, and to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of Florida wildlife. Our goal is to inspire the next generation to join us in saving wildlife and preserving the world we share.
As a non-profit that is 93% self-funded, we depend on the generosity of our guests through memberships, tickets, and donations to continue our journey of educating, connecting, and inspiring.
Thank you for considering a gift today. We are extremely grateful to have friends like you, and we’re always happy to hear from you. Only with your support and by working together can we save wildlife for future generations to enjoy!”
Warmest regards,
JL Bielon, CFRE
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We are a leader in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of Florida species. From majestic manatees to critically endangered Florida panthers, our team is at the forefront of helping the diverse species that call the Sunshine State home.
Donate
All donations help support our mission to protect and preserve wildlife and wild places. No amount is too small in helping us save wildlife for future generations to learn and enjoy.
Wild Circle
Become a member of the Wild Circle Giving Society at ZooTampa at Lowry Park! You’ll get several special benefits, but the best one is knowing that the tax-deductible portion of your Wild Circle contribution will support our conservation efforts here at the Zoo and around the world to help preserve wildlife for future generations.
Contact us for more info, or click below.
Adopt
Every animal at the Zoo is available for symbolic adoption – from the smallest iguana to the largest elephant! Through your purchase of an adoption package, you are directly helping our worldwide education, animal care and conservation efforts.
Commemorate
Celebrate a special occasion, remember a loved one, or thank someone special with a unique commemoration to support animal conservation. Every bench or carousel animal is uniquely designated for each donor with an individualized recognition plaque.
There are a number of beautiful areas throughout the Zoo and we would be pleased to walk the park and help you select the perfect spot to celebrate your loved one or event. Contact us for more info, or click below.
Shop
GIFT SHOP
Browse our online gift shop for the perfect souvenir or gift for your favorite zoo lovers! Your purchase helps support the Zoo’s mission to protect and preserve wildlife.
AMAZON WISHLIST
We strive to keep our animals happy and healthy in unique ways. One way is by providing daily enrichment which give the animals an opportunity to engage in natural behaviors, exercise choice over their environment and enhances their well-being.
All donations help support our mission to protect and preserve wildlife and wild places. No amount is too small in helping us save wildlife for future generations to learn and enjoy.
Become a member of the Wild Circle Giving Society at ZooTampa at Lowry Park! You’ll get several special benefits, but the best one is knowing that the tax-deductible portion of your Wild Circle contribution will support our conservation efforts here at the Zoo and around the world to help preserve wildlife for future generations.
Contact us for more info, or click below.
Every animal at the Zoo is available for symbolic adoption – from the smallest iguana to the largest elephant! Through your purchase of an adoption package, you are directly helping our worldwide education, animal care and conservation efforts.
Celebrate a special occasion, remember a loved one, or thank someone special with a unique commemoration to support animal conservation. Every bench or carousel animal is uniquely designated for each donor with an individualized recognition plaque.
There are a number of beautiful areas throughout the Zoo and we would be pleased to walk the park and help you select the perfect spot to celebrate your loved one or event. Contact us for more info, or click below.
GIFT SHOP
Browse our online gift shop for the perfect souvenir or gift for your favorite zoo lovers! Your purchase helps support the Zoo’s mission to protect and preserve wildlife.
AMAZON WISHLIST
We strive to keep our animals happy and healthy in unique ways. One way is by providing daily enrichment which give the animals an opportunity to engage in natural behaviors, exercise choice over their environment and enhances their well-being.
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:
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.
We are committed to financial transparency. You can download the following financial documents to learn how your donation dollars are allocated to conserve and protect wildlife at ZooTampa
Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, INC. is a 501(c)(3) Organization; TIN# 59-2328289.
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.
Phone: (800) 435-7352
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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.
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.
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.
For the safety of our animals, guests and employees, the following items are not permitted to be brought into ZooTampa:
The following items are also prohibited to avoid blocking of walkways and/or trip hazards:
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, 2023 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?
For a limited time, new Pay for a Day, Rest of Year Free tickets are valid from the day of purchase until 12/31/2023 Pay for a Day, Rest of Year Free tickets which were purchased prior to October 1st, 2022 are valid until 12/31/2022.
What are the blockout dates?
3/11/23 – 3/19/23
11/24/23 – 11/26/23
12/26/23 – 12/31/23
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: