Five-time winner of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (2010-2015), ZooTampa at Lowry Park is one of the most popular zoos in the southeastern U.S., with over 800,000 visitors annually.
The mission of the Zoo is to Rescue, Rehabilitate, and care for animals and to give guest a personalized experience that will immerse and connect people with the wildlife. We strive to do so by operating the Zoo in accordance with the highest professional standards of conservation, education, research and recreation, and by serving as a resource for the community regarding conservation and environmental matters affecting animals and habitats, both locally and throughout the world.
Growing to what now encompasses 56 acres of naturalistic animal exhibits in a lush, tropical garden setting, the Zoo offers popular educational programming and fun recreational amenities, for which it has won accolades as one of the country’s most family-friendly zoos.
NOW OPEN! "Roaring Springs" - presented by Pinch A Penny
A refreshing escape from the Florida heat your entire family will enjoy. Replacing the former Flume Ride this new adventure gently drifts along the crystal clear springs. When suddenly a 3 story splash drop that is sure to give you an unforgettable adrenaline rush.
The Zoo will also undergo expansions to capacity, providing additional vital care and rehabilitation to the threatened native wildlife that have been rescued throughout the state.