Things To Know Before Your ZooTampa Visit

Discover the wonders of wildlife from all over the world with up-close interactions and exhibits at ZooTampa! A trip to ZooTampa will be an unforgettable memory for the entire family with all of their immersive experiences, over 1,000 animals, rides, photo opportunities, and so much more.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa has won numerous awards for animal preservation and is a great place to not only enjoy the beautiful animals but also take a bit of knowledge back home with you. ZooTampa is truly passionate about taking action to protect and preserve wildlife all while helping them live a healthy and fulfilling life.

What to Know Before You Go to ZooTampa

Here’s a quick reference for everything you need to know before planning your day and heading to ZooTampa:

🗓 9:30AM–5PM Daily
📍1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
🎟 Get Tickets
🚘 Parking Directions
🗺 Zoo Map
❓FAQ

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Explore The Zoo

Now that you’re all set with the pre-planning, let’s dive into all of the excitement you can have at ZooTampa! The exhibits are incredibly fun and interactive whether you’re looking to touch a slimy stingray or feed a giraffe! Don’t forget to plan ahead for the rides and shows, too.

Africa

The Expedition Africa offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal with unique animals. Hop on the guided safari tour through Africa at ZooTampa for a 15 minute long narrated ride! The open-air tram offers breathtaking views of dozens of animals such as African elephants, okapis, African wild dogs, and more! Are you ready for an African safari adventure?

The Expedition Africa runs 10AM-2PM on weekdays and 11AM-4PM on weekends.

Florida

A thrilling adventure awaits! The Roaring Springs is a refreshing boat ride, perfect for the entire family! See who gets soaked the most as the boat soars along a crystal clear spring surrounded by beautiful, native landscape and some wildlife! This is the perfect mid-day escape from the Florida heat!

Wallaroo Station

This one is for all of the kiddos visiting ZooTampa! Wallaroo Station takes you to the land down under, Australia. This Aussie-themed family area can provide hours and hours of enjoyment and discovery! Cool off in the splash pad area, hop on a fun ride like the Boomer’s Flyin’ Bananas, grab a bite to eat at Boomer’s Cafe, and so much more!

Rides

Beyond the excitement of seeing exotic animals, ZooTampa also presents a little amusement park full of fun rides! We’d say that these are our top favorites, Roaring Springs, Boomer’s Flyin’ Bananas, Overland Express Train, and Tasmanian Tiger Coaster.

Carousel Circle

The Carousel Circle is a perfect first-stop on your trip to ZooTampa. Here, they have the Jungle Carousel, food stands, games and prizes, face painting, and more. Plus, this is where you might run into an African Penguin Encounter if you’re lucky!

Asia

Leopards, tigers, rhinos, oh my! The Asian Gardens at ZooTampa are home to many rare and endangered animals. Here, you can watch the animals roam and play, or get up close and personal with an interactive exhibit. You’ll also find some of the most breathtakingly beautiful birds here and you can feed them for a small fee.

Primate World

Hang around with the monkeys and orangutans right here at ZooTampa! The Primate World is a fun spot to sit back and watch the primates swing around all while learning more about each one and what you can do to protect them!

Manatee Circle

The fun begins at Manatee Circle! This area is located at the front of the zoo where you’ll instantly be transported into a unique experience with colorful macaws flying overhead, beautiful photo ops all around, and you might even see the resident sloth hanging out!

Pro tip: the sloths are most active in the mornings.

Macaw Flyover

The Macaw Flyover is one of the coolest things to happen at ZooTampa! Be on the lookout around Manatee Circle for the colorful macaws as they fly over the entrance. This is seriously the best photo opportunity if you can catch it!

Events

There’s so much more going on at ZooTampa than a park full of rides and animals. Check out some of their upcoming events to really plan out that perfect, ZooTampa day.

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