ZooTampa At Lowry Park

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    Things to do at ZooTampa At Lowry Park

    Experience wildlife like nowhere else! Voted USA Today’s 10Best Zoo Readers Choice Travel Award and 12-time winner of TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, ZooTampa offers unforgettable adventures for all ages. Enjoy an amazing, lush tropical setting with naturalistic habitats that provide up-close connections with animals from around the world.

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    Interesting & useful facts

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    Tampa’s first zoo was established on the banks of the Hillsborough River in Plant Park back in the 1930's.

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    There are several great up close signature animal encounters that are perfect for a birthday or special occasion

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    Parents magazine named ZooTampa at Lowry Park the best zoo for kids in its first ever “10 Best Zoos” survey.

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    Tampa’s ZooQuarium – Two Can’t-Miss Attractions. One Low Price. Countless Memories.

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    Tampa’s Award Winning Zoo

    Voted USA Today’s 10Best Zoo Readers Choice Travel Award and 12-time winner of TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, ZooTampa offers unforgettable adventures for all ages. Enjoy an amazing, lush tropical setting with naturalistic habitats that provide up-close connections with animals from around the world. Come nose-to-nose with an endangered Florida Panther. Witness life-saving care of majestic manatees in the David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center. Go on a safari ride through Africa. Take a thrilling plunge on Roaring Springs. And so much more!

    Conservation Efforts

    In addition to offering moments of unforgettable connections, ZooTampa is a champion for wildlife, dedicated to the conservation of endangered and threatened species. Most notably, ZooTampa is home to one of only four manatee rehabilitation centers in the United States, treating over 500 manatees since 1991. We are also the number one facility in the world for the care for sick and injured endangered Florida panthers.

    TV Stars

    You may also recognize the team and the animals entrusted to their care through the hit NatGeo Wild hit series “Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa”. Now streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, the series offers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at our award-winning zoo. Already on its third season, the series features an array of compelling stories that highlight the Zoo’s mission to protect and preserve animals, while helping to inspire the next generation of wildlife champions.

    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.

    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.

    Wallaroo Station

    G’day, mates! Fancy a walk-about with a wallaby? Or a close encounter with a koala? Then take a stroll through Tampa’s own land down under, Wallaroo Station. This Australia-themed family area provides hours of enjoyment and discovery, including an interactive petting zoo, a water play area, delicious dining and the Tasmanian Tiger Family Roller Coaster.

    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.

    Tampa Zoo penguin encounter

    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.

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    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.

    Tampa Zoo rhino encounter

    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!

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    Location & Info

    Location: 1101 W. Sligh Avenue Tampa, FL 33604
    Telephone: (813) 935-8552
    Website: https://zootampa.org/