ZooTampa at Lowry Park Admission Ticket

My wife and have been to amazing zoos all over the USA. I have to say ZooTampa is one of the lamest zoos we’ve ever been too. It was on the expensive side as well $47.95. We literally were there for about an hour. VERY DISAPPOINTED!

More expensive than the NYC Bronx Zoo. I understand that caring for all the animals, the exhibits, grounds etc must be expensive, but from admission to a small local zoo actually be higher than admission to the world famous Bronx Zoo is unacceptable.
Walking slow, stopping often we visited many, many exhibits and it took slightly over four hours to see everything. Admission $45.95 each for adults and $35.95 each for the kids . The did have a special saying our admission tickets were good for a entire month, but why come back we saw everything?
Given all that,it’s a nice small zoo, the exhibits are well done, the animals were active and healthy looking, the staff knowledgeable and polite.
We didn’t buy any food or drinks so no comment on those offerings.

We were looking for things to do in Tampa recently and came across the Tampa zoo at Lowry Park. The pricing was average for this venue, it was much bigger than i expected, there was a free safari ride, giraffes, elephants, etc, many things to do for the kids.

Went here during a weekend trip with friends. The zoo was very well kept but the water ride was down during our visit. If you go, definitely try to catch the Macaw show it was so cool to see. They have koalas but they were asleep. Florida manatees and otters were really neat through underwater glass!

This is a wonderfully interactive but small zoo. Plenty to do and see. Easily walkable and some hood interception for kids. Food at the outlets wasn’t bad (just don’t buy from the vending machines $8 a bottle of water). The small water roller coaster was a hit too.

Wonderful time. My wife and I spent about four hours walking and seeing all they had to see. The day was hot but it was well worth it. Parking and access was simple and no additional fee. The tickets we bought would have allowed us re-entry at a later date in the year. They took our pictures and gave us each our tickets to keep.

disappointed that park is not as big as it appears on tv. Not as many animals as I expected. Signs to the park were hard to see. We drove around and passed signs that could not be seen from the direction we were going.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa, Florida, is a 63-acre zoo that has been rated as the No. 6 zoo in the country and was voted the No. 1 family-friendly zoo in the United States by Parents Magazine in 2009. Located at 1101 West Sligh Avenue, in the Seminole Heights neighborhood, it is open from 9:30 to 5 daily and is home to more than 1,300 animals. The fun begins as soon as you walk through the main entrance. Visit the Main Free-Flight Aviary, almost hidden in overgrown brush and plants and covered head-to-toe with free-flight birds and waterfowl, including great hornbills, boat-billed herons, African openbill storks, scarlet ibises, two-toed sloths and white-faced whistling ducks. Or splash in the Manatee Circle. Or feed a rhino. Or go eye-to-eye with a Galapagos giant tortoise. Opened in 1957, the zoo underwent a $20 million reconstruction in 1987. At one time, it was described by the Humane Society as "one of the worst zoos in America." Now it is one of the best. Take a stroll down a shaded boardwalk and see native birds, otters, alligators, bears, skunks and other Florida wildlife. ZooTampa is one of the most beautiful, tropical zoological settings in the world. Visit the Asian Gardens, one of the oldest sections of the zoo with a pagoda-like design, which features Malayan tigers, Indian rhinoceros, Komodo dragons, giant Asian pond turtles, Malayan tapir and Visayan warty pig. The Florida Wildlife Center is an American-based exhibit that stretches nearly a half-mile and includes American alligators, striped skunks, North American black bears, red wolves, West Indian manatees, an Alligator snapping turtle and an aquatic center with sharks, eels, seahorses and snakes, including eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, copperheads and eastern coral snakes. Safari Africa is home to a safari tram ride that provides an in-depth look behind the scenes of the zoo with rare views of Martial eagles, Patas monkeys, meerkats, Africa bush elephant, African penguins, southern white rhinoceros, East African crowned crane, flamingos, pygmy hippopotamuses, the Reticulated giraffe and Hartmann's mountain zebra. In addition, the zoo has added several children's rides over the years, including a single three-story drop, shoot the chute ride called Roaring Springs that splashed riders and onlookers standing in the attraction's splash zone. Other rides include a zoo menagerie carousel called the Jungle Carousel, a kiddie train ride named the Overland Express and a mini roller coaster called the Tasmanian Tiger Family Coaster. Fun for one and all.

Easy enough to get to from downtown Tampa, we used an Uber.
A lovely, fairly tranquil spot with a wide variety of animals to watch.
We went on a school day so some of the refreshment stands were shut. It was over 100°f on the day we visited, we could really have done with those stands being open.
Some lovely interactive information boards for younger visitors to use are dotted around the zoo.
We will definitely be visiting again when we get the chance.

It was a great time. It was so hot out, but the Zoo does a great job in keeping you cool and shaded. The animals were all out. We did two extra excursions with animals and have to say me and the family enjoyed every second.

We bought a year pass to enjoy the zoo with the grand baby. We always have a great time. Members parking is close and shaded.

Wonderful zoo! Most animals were in their caves or dens because it was so hot! The fans the zoo had stationed were a great help. All around a good experience.

Went with my family of 8. Our experience was very good. Parking was easy and free. The park attendants were very friendly. I loved that they had rides and water splash areas for extra entertainment for the kids. Lots of rest and cool down areas (high powered, functional fans). The animals we got to see were great. The habitats were very creative.
I didn't like that there were a number of animals that weren't available/not on display on the day we were there. Also food and gifts were over priced.

Accidentally booked the wrong day. I called for a refund and haven't heard back from you yet. Purchased 2 tickets.

Had a great time. The people were very welcoming and the monkeys were our entertainment. The time spent was great although it was very hot. I will visit again but probably when it’s cooler.

We LOVED the Tampa Zoo! Got there when they opened at 9:30 and were the last people out of the park when it closed at 5:00. My favorite part was the manatee hospital area; we watched medications administered and chatted a little with the veterinarians.

To begin-I’m not a zoo person, I prefer animals to be in their wild habitats. But…this zoo facility is beyond wonderful. The variety of animals, their man made environments, level of care they receive to enhance the species as well as the enrichments they are provided make this day at the zoo ideal. Viewing is up close and optimal. Cleanliness is a priority. It’s truly animal focused and not theme park at all. Enjoyed all 6 areas and get to the Africa safari ride early to limit your wait time.