Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo

Go on safari aboard the custom-made safari vehicle for a 15-minute long narrated ride. The open-air tram departs from the Africa Plaza and offers behind-the-scenes views of dozens of African animals, including the Zoo's elephant herd, Patas monkeys and more.

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  • Phone

    (813) 935-8552

  • Website

    lowryparkzoo.com

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    Zoo

Address

1101 W Sligh Ave (at North Blvd) Tampa , FL 33604 United States

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Jeff Borrero Ruiz

Beutiful Zoo full of surprises. Its is really big and can easily take all day to see. Loved all the baby animals seen (esp monkeys). The kids park is just amazing.

Flower4- jingjing

Tampa's Lowry Park is a perfect place which suits for a family tour , especially for fostering love of kids. The park separates into African, Asian and Ocean area, a wide range of animals live there.

Selena Scott

The animals that I love to find at The Lowry Park Zoo are the Penguins. They are hidden on the way to the Safari area and are so cute and funny.

Terika Wakefield

Get up close with some of the world's most beautiful animals. Lowry Park has been a staple for Bay area families. Spend a day boating on the Hillsborough river , have a picnic , or stroll the exhibits .

Sheri Swammy

There are often great deals for annual passes to this zoo and we love to visit throughout the year to see their seasonal and holiday displays. Be sure to bring a little extra cash to feed the giraffe!

Team 727

Must-see zoo ! Feed lettuce to giraffes and also check out Lorikeet Landing to see and feed beautiful birds. 15-minute drive from USF makes it ideal for day trips during family visits.

Sam Ott

beautiful zoo ! wide variety of animals & easy to navigate. just wish there was more of a warning about how many exhibits were closed. I feel the admission was pricy for what we were able to see

Christine Casey

Arrive when zoo opens (930am). Great to see the animals first thing and enjoy the park before crowds pile in. Happy, healthy animals. Not overwhelming. Clean . One of our favorite spots!

Ondine Bult

The bird shows are great. Food is reasonably priced. The dingo and chimp looked a little stressed. Zach on the African safari tour was the highlight. He needs his own radio show!

Jeff Borrero Ruiz

Beautiful Zoo and great for kids! Highly recommend especially since they have the buy once and getthe rest of the year off!

Lori Frederick

I was pleasantly suprised to find that this zoo has free rides, a spray park area for kids and, most important, the animals appeared well cared for in nice habitats.

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Krystel Justice

Lots of animals and events , very friendly staff , clean environment, feedings are affordable .

Jawad Bisbis

Great zoo ! Unique animals never saw in other zoo before. Well organized walk-through by continent. Must do family experience.

Marissa Booth-Nisbet

Awesome place to spend the day with family! Lots of animals and some aquatic creatures we saw at the aquarium too! The meerkats are so cute .

USA TODAY

Grab a list of the newest babies on display and check out the more than 1,500 animals in this zoo ! Read more

Tina Kelly

Come every time we visit the grandparents. Can feed lots of different animals. Very family friendly .

William Geronco

Plenty of things to see, great food kids and the entire family.

Jason Davis

This Zoo may be small in land size, but it packs quit e a punch. See more than 2,000 animals in a lush tropical environment! Has been named the #1 Zoo in the U.S. both times zoos have been ranked. Read more

william veronda

Be sure to enjoy the new baby (3 months and 8 months) in the African Safari area. Grab a bench and just relax and watch for a while.

Justin Lisenby

Awesome zoo ! Lots of animals plus fun rides and attractions for kids.

Ben LaMothe

Truly awesome zoo . We loved the penguin exhibit . You can get so close to them! Definitely an all-day trip to get the full experience.

Terry C

This is the best zoo I've been too, bring walking sneakers

Merab Favorite

We took my 2.5-year-old and 1-yr-old here and they loved it so much we stayed 5 hours! Unheard of!

Zee Jackson

Great zoo . The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Kids zoo is great, kids can feed the goat and actually go in their holding area. Pony rides , water to cool off. This zoo great!!

WorldStrides

Don't Miss: Hand-feed young stingrays in the stingray nursery , be amazed by incredible views of manatees from beneath their tanks, and observe the world-class facilities of a manatee hospital .

Sean Ball

Get there right at opening to see the animals before they hide in the shade to cool off. The manatee exhibit is a great place for people to cool off when it gets hot.

Kandy Rutherford

Love the zoo ! Fed the giraffes and Zoominations is amazing

Lacie Matthews

Great place to spend a day with friends! Giraffe feeding is a must. Food was good and reasonably priced, for being a zoo .

Dawn N.

It's a great place to go with your family. You get to see lots of different animals and you even get to feed some of them; I got to feed lorikeets and parakeets!

Elizabeth Denise Leggin

Had a blast!! My first time at a zoo since I was 5!! It was nicely crowded , but the people there are really cool! I LOVE THIS PLACE

Krystel Justice

A membership is worth it and allows for a caregiver or guest. Loads of free events for members!

Visit Tampa Bay

Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo features 2,000 animals on nearly 60 acres of natural habitats, water play areas , wild rides, educational shows and interactive opportunities. I-275 to exit 48. Free Parking .

TIME

Re-opened at its current site in 1988, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo boats 1,614 animals on 56 acres, and in 2009 Parents Magazine ranked it the number one zoo in the U.S.

Jayne Corso

Go to Lowry Park Zoo and feed the giraffes in the Safari Africa exhibit . It was so much fun standing eye to eye with the giraffes and feeding them crackers . I will definitely be going back again!

Kara Mundy

Aside from being a pretty awesome mid-size zoo , Pokestops here go hand in hand with zoo stroll pace.

Anna Z.

Great zoo for kids! Lots of animals up close and rides!

David Williams

Buy the family pass, and you will not feel obligated to stay the entire day. Sometimes we stay for 20 minutes or enough time for two pony rides .

Julie Carter

Purchase an annual pass! $160 for a family of four gets you in all year (far better than almost $25/visit!!).

Jasen Arnold

Take the African Safari ride! You really get a much better view of the Animals!

Frédéric Langis

You have to visit the zoo after 18h30 during Christmas Holidays to see the "Wild Wonderland".

Amy Straka

Awesome variety of birds. Annual pass is totally worth it, same price as a couple visits.

Jayne Corso

Go to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo and see the white tiger in the Asian Gardens exhibit . I took my niece to the exhibit and she had a blast watching the tiger pace back and forth!

Ellery Christensen

For those who have read about the camel rides, I hate to tell you that those have been closed for about a year or so now. Our camels were getting old and they have retired.--Rides Department Employee

Mark Bauer

Nice you can get a beer to go with your dipping dots

LogoTV

I love a romantic date with my boyfriend, always time to talk and smile. People are really friendly ! - Alexis Mateo, RuPaul's Drag U

Irela Maidolly Rivera

The Kangaroos have been sent to Busch Gardens but the Walabies are cute . Still, the best childrens zoo by far!

Parents Magazine

If you’re looking to interact with animals, look no further—this zoo allows kids to ride camels and feed giraffes , rhinos, and stingrays .

Travis Spears

The orang 's are great fun.

Mitchell Currin

Great little zoo . The Christmas lights are worth a visit.

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