ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Experience wildlife like nowhere else! ZooTampa at Lowry Park is an award-winning conservation organization committed to the protection of wildlife. Voted among USA Today’s 10Best Zoos and 13-time winner of TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, ZooTampa is Florida’s most attended cultural institution offering unforgettable adventures to guests of all ages. Come nose-to-nose with the 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!

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, the Zoo is home to the largest nonprofit manatee rehabilitation center in the United States treating more than 500 sick, injured, and orphaned manatees since 1991 with the majority returning to Florida waters. We are also the number one facility in the world for the care for sick and injured endangered Florida panthers.

You may also recognize the team and the animals entrusted to their care through the hit NatGeo Wild 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 in 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.

Hours

Daily - 7 days a week: 9:30am - 5:00pm

Holiday Hours:
Spring Break (March 15-23): Extended Hours (9:30am-7pm)
Saturdays & Sundays (March 29-April 27): Extended Hours (9:30am-7pm) - EXCLUDING Saturday, April 5
Thursday, Nov 27: Closed for Thanksgiving
Wednesday, Dec 24: 9:30am - 4pm for Christmas Eve
Thursday, Dec 25: Closed for Christmas Day