ZooTampa At Lowry Park

ZooTampa at Lowry Park – Part of Tampa’s ZooQuarium

Together ZooTampa and The Florida Aquarium  make up Tampa’s Zooquarium  –  both nationally recognized for caring for and rehabilitating animals.

ZooQuarium tickets  include admission to BOTH of these world class attractions and an experience your family will not soon forget.

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Tampa’s Award Winning Zoo

Experience wildlife like never before at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, an award-winning conservation organization.

Voted one of USA Today’s 10 Best Zoos and 13-time winner of the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, ZooTampa is Florida’s most visited cultural institution.

Guests of all ages can enjoy unforgettable adventures from up-close encounters with endangered and threatened wildlife and a safari ride through Africa to a thrilling plunge on Roaring Springs and playtime on the Billabong splash pad!

 

More than just providing incredible experiences, ZooTampa is a champion for wildlife, dedicated to the conservation of endangered and threatened species.

It is home to the largest nonprofit manatee critical care center in the world which has treated more than 630 manatees with the majority successfully
rehabilitated and returned to Florida waters. ZooTampa is a known leader in saving Florida species and is recognized as a top facility for the care of sick and injured endangered Florida panthers.

ZooTampa is not just a beloved destination; it’s a vital leader in conservation, committed to rescuing and providing lifelong care for animals in need. Join us for a day full of unforgettable experiences and connections with wildlife and each other!

What’s New At  ZooTampa?

In Spring 2026, ZooTampa opened Florida Waters, the largest expansion to date. The new area features hands-on, family-friendly elements like a mangrove walk-through tunnel, a jellies aquatic exhibit, and up-close immersive habitats with otters, reptiles, and amphibians.

Plus, guests can witness conservation in real-time and learn about the Zoo’s work to save manatees and other Florida species.

Main Entrance

The fun begins as soon as you step foot through the Zoo’s Main Entrance! Visit the Main Free-Flight Aviary just inside, or splash around in the Manatee Fountains. You can also grab a bite to eat at Garden Grille, take fun photos with the Zootastic photographers, relax at the Mommy Stop or macaw pond, or simply continue on your adventure to one of our 5 continent areas.

Australia

Guests can enjoy countless hours of excitement while exploring this new realm, which features the new family-friendly ride, Aussie Trek, where parents and kids can go on a safari and learn about Australia’s unique wildlife. The reimagined Billabong Splash Pad offers more ways for guests of all ages to cool off in the Florida sun! An adjacent play area also provides young children with opportunities for climbing and exploration. An expanded wallaby viewing area offers opportunities to get up-close during the new Wallaby Signature Encounter! The Koala Signature Encounter also returns, providing guests with the opportunity for a meet-and-greet with these furry friends!

Stingray Shores

This new interactive habitat gives guests a chance to touch, feed, and even get in the water with stingrays. The state-of-the-art habitat is home to two species of stingrays, cownose and southern, and features a 30,000-gallon saltwater naturalistic pool that is low enough for young children to peer and reach into the water, yet provides “rest zones” for the animals if they choose to take a break.

Guests will also have the unique opportunity to get into the water and be immersed in the aquatic world of stingrays during an unforgettable Signature Encounter. During the experience, guests join a guide and professional aquatics team member in the water for an adventure that connects them with these amazing species like never before.

Florida Wildlife

Florida is home to a wide variety of exotic animals – including 760 species that exist nowhere else in the world. Here, there are 548 species of plants and animals that are threatened with extinction, including the critically endangered Florida Panther. You can see many of these species, including the Panther and the Manatee, here in the Native Florida Wildlife habitat at ZooTampa.

Asian Gardens

Leopards and tigers and bears, oh my! Get up close to the many rare and endangered animals in the Asian Gardens. Watch as the tigers explore the water’s edge. Observe the Indian rhinos at play, then come across the Clouded leopards and all their spots.

Primate World

Swing into Primate World where monkey business is a daily occurrence. See Bornean orangutans, chimpanzees and brilliant-colored mandrills. Catch a glimpse of the tiny squirrel monkeys and many more primates from around the world. The majority of these primates are endangered in the wild. As you visit each one, learn about where they are from and what you might be able to do to protect them.

Carousel Circle

Follow Zoo Boulevard from the Zoo’s Main Entrance to Carousel Circle where you can ride the Jungle Carousel, grab a sweet treat from the Sweet Shoppe or continue on your journey to Wallaroo Station, Safari Africa or the Florida Boardwalk. Carousel Circle is a central hub for many activities at the Zoo.

Safari Africa

It’s a jungle in here! See some of the finest natural wildlife at close hand – elephants, zebras, meerkats, white rhinos, cheetahs, pygmy hippos, okapi, African penguins and much more! Guests can stand on the feeding plateau of Safari Africa and get eye-to-eye with the tallest animals in the world – the giraffe. You can also feed the giraffes lettuce, on sale at the feeding station.

Up-Close Signature Encounters

Add one of these amazing moments to your day – space is limited.

African Penguin Backstage*

Waddle on over to meet some fine-feathered friends and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we care for our African penguins. Meet the newest chicks in town and ask any penguin question you may have from our Animal Care Team.

 

Aldabra Tortoise Encounter

Did you know the Aldabra tortoise is second only to the Galapagos as the biggest land tortoise in the world? The Zoo gives you the chance to get up-close with these fascinating reptiles and spend time with the team that cares for these gentle giants.

Southern White Rhino Backstage*

Did you know white rhinos can weigh up to 5,000 lbs.? Come experience the massive presence of this animal by getting up-close, and learn amazing facts from those who care for them at ZooTampa!

African Elephant Backstage*

Experience first-hand how our Animal Care Team utilizes learned behaviors to ensure our African elephants are maintaining optimal health and welfare. Watch a training session, see our state-of-the-art elephant barn, and talk to the professionals about how we care for the largest land animal on earth.

Indian Rhino Feeding*

Get an up-close, unforgettable experience with a Greater one-horned rhino, commonly known as an Indian Rhino – a rare species vulnerable to extinction. During this once-in-a-lifetime experience, guests will feed and learn about this incredible species.

Koala Photo Encounter

On this encounter with an adorable marsupial, get up-close to an adorable koala for a koala-ty photo!

* Children must be age 5 or older to participate in these tours. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult in order to participate in the experience.

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