Zoo Tampa : Day Tickets
Product ID: 72146
Supplied by: Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park
No same day tickets sales
Please note: Xplorie Voucher Tickets are valid only for your chosen date of reservation. To ensure a smooth experience at the ticket gate, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance for your entire group for each day you plan to visit this attraction.
Experience wildlife like nowhere else! Voted Tampa’s Best Family Attraction and 11-time winner of TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, ZooTampa offers unforgettable adventures for all ages. Come nose-to-nose with an endangered Florida panther, witness life-saving care of majestic manatees, go on a safari through Africa, and more! Zoo Tampa is committed to the rescue, rehab, and care of all animals.
Highlights
- All rides, including Expedition Wild Africa and Roaring Springs, are free.
Additional Information
HOURS OF OPERATION
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
7 Days A Week
Holiday Hours Extended Spring Break Hours: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM Spring Break 3/11-3/19 and on weekends (except April 1) through April 30
Saturday, April 1: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM for Karamu
Thursday, Nov 23: Closed for Thanksgiving
Saturday, Dec 24: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM for Christmas Eve
Sunday, Dec 25: Closed for Christmas Day
A day of wild fun at ZooTampa at Lowry Park is always guaranteed and now through the “ZooTampa Weather Guarantee Program” guests who purchase a ticket through Xplorie can get a free return visit if weather ruins their day of connecting with wildlife! The program, which is offered year-round, covers inclement weather defined as heavy rain and lightning lasting more than an hour and extreme heat index of 110+. Eligible guests must visit the Zoo’s Guest Services kiosk on the same day of their visit and present their original ticket to request a return visit ticket which is valid for one admission within 60-days.
Smoking and vaping is only permitted in designated areas. Ask a Zoo staff member for assistance in locating one of these areas. Smoking or vaping marijuana is strictly prohibited.
Cancellation policy
If you need to make changes or cancel reservation, you will need to do so no later than 24 hours in advance.
Know before you go
DOWNLOAD ZOO TAMPA MAP
https://zootampa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ZooTampaMap-8x11-0623.pdf
CAN YOU RENT WHEELCHAIRS, STROLLERS, OR ECVS AT ZOOTAMPA?
WHEELCHAIRS & ECVs
A limited quantity of manual wheelchairs and ECVs are available for rent inside ZooTampa on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the popularity of these rentals, we are unable to guarantee availability or reserve equipment.
A rental fee plus a held photo ID as a deposit are required to rent a manual or electric wheelchair.
Personal wheelchairs or ECVs are welcome inside the Zoo.
STROLLERS
ZooTampa offers the rental of strollers on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the popularity of our rentals, we are unable to guarantee availability or reserve equipment.
A rental fee plus a held photo ID as a deposit are required to rent a stroller.
Rental Fees (including tax)*
Strollers: $14
Manual Wheelchairs: $13
ECVs: $40
* Rental fees are subject to change without notice
CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD OR DRINKS INTO THE ZOO?
We offer a variety of food at our restaurants and concession stands, but understand that guests may need to bring outside food for special dietary needs.
View our Outside Food & Drinks Policy
For your convenience, we have a picnic area near our main parking lot, where you may enjoy food or drinks that you’ve brought with you. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the picnic area.
Gluten-free menu options are also available at ZooTampa’s restaurants upon request. Please ask a Food and Beverage team member for assistance. Guest with special dietary needs, please contact Guest Relations prior to your visit using the chat bubble at the bottom left or call us at 813-935-8552 ext 0.
For your safety and the safety of all guests, animals, and staff, all bags, backpacks, and packages will be subject to inspection prior to entering the park.
Overview
Come nose-to-nose with an endangered Florida panther, witness life-saving care at our David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center, go on a safari through Africa, and so much more! Every visit supports our commitment to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for animals and continues to inspire future generations to join us in saving animals and preserving the world we share.
ADVENTURE AWAITS!
From Africa to Asia and beyond, there is so much to explore! Make the most out of your visit and explore everything we have to offer.
MANATEE CIRCLE
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 Macaw’s Landing, check out the fun photos taken by our Zootastic photographers, symbolically adopt an animal at Nature’s Kingdom Gift Shop, or simply continue on your adventure to one of our 5 realms.
ASIA
Get up close to the many rare and endangered animals in the Asian Gardens, including the Malayan tiger, sun bear, and Indian rhino.
FLORIDA
Get up close to real Florida wildlife unlike anywhere else. Our Florida realm is an immersive area that features unobstructed and sprawling views of Florida panthers, black bears, manatees and more. Witness life-saving care of majestic manatees, come nose-to-nose with native Florida species, and learn how you can safely live alongside the many species that share our state’s diverse ecosystem.
CAROUSEL CIRCLE
Follow Zoo Boulevard from the Zoo’s Main Entrance to the Carousel Circle where you can ride the The Carousel—included in your admission, grab a sweet treat or hot dog, play games & win prizes, all before you continue on to Wallaroo, Africa, or Roaring Springs.
PRIMATES
Swing into Primate World where monkey business is our specialty. The majority of the primates you will find here are endangered in the wild. As you visit and learn more about each, you will find out what you can do to protect them.
WALLAROO
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 for even the littlest adventurers.
AFRICA
Get up-close and personal with some of the world’s largest, rarest, and most impressive animals, including African elephants, giraffes, shoebills, zebras, white rhinos, painted dogs, okapi, pygmy hippos, and more! Dine at Safari Pizza Co., or relax with a cold drink at our Beer & Wine Garden. There’s good reason Africa is one of the most popular spots in the zoo!
