Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo

Recognized as the #1 Zoo in the U.S. by Parents magazine (2009) and Child magazine (2004), Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo features 1,500+ animals on nearly 60 acres of natural habitats. Guests will find many interactive exhibits and opportunities to get closer to wildlife -- feed a giraffe, ride a camel,... Read More
Recognized as the #1 Zoo in the U.S. by Parents magazine (2009) and Child magazine (2004), Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo features 1,500+ animals on nearly 60 acres of natural habitats. Guests will find many interactive exhibits and opportunities to get closer to wildlife -- feed a giraffe, ride a camel, hold a lorikeet, touch a stingray and more. The Zoo’s Manatee and Aquatic Center expands the traditional boundaries of a zoo, focusing efforts on critical care for injured, sick and orphaned wild manatees. Also at the zoo: splash ground water play areas, wild rides, educational shows and restaurants. Parking is free. Visit www.LowryParkZoo.com or call (813) 935-8552 for more information. Also find the Zoo on Facebook and Twitter. Read Less
  • 1101 W. Sligh Ave.
  • Tampa, FL 33604
  • Phone: 813-935-8552

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Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

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Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Open Year-Round
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Zoo
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Family Friendly
Meeting/Tour groups welcome
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'Tricia
06/06/2011

About family friendly...Are well-behaved canine members of the family (on leash) allowed to visit the zoo?

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dehlia pritchett
05/25/2011

do you have peacocks at the zoo?

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Loggerhead turtles
05/04/2011

I love them and I want to borrow do you think that the staff can lend me 1 for a few hours?

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vickiea
07/03/2009

How do I sign up for the Summer Family Fun Pass?

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Property Response
07/03/2009

The Summer Family Fun Pass can be purchased only at the Zoo's front gate. You can also find more information about the benefits of the Fummer Family Fun Pass, as well as the Annual Zoo Pass at LowryParkZoo.com

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