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Book the personal elephant visit and safari ride experiences in advance - these are highlighted as must-do attractions that generate the most enthusiasm from visitors, especially for first-time coaster riders and young children.
Visitor tip
Plan to spend significant time in the Florida wildlife section and larger animal exhibits, which receive consistent praise for spacious, well-maintained habitats. The stingray touch pool is also a popular interactive experience.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the multiple refreshment areas and cool-down zones throughout the zoo - these are essential for managing Florida's heat during your visit and keeping children comfortable.
About ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area.
What visitors say
Great day at the zoo. Enjoyed the safari ride with a very knowledgeable and funny guide. Each area had much to offer as far as animals to view with well posted facts on them. Many refreshment areas and cool down zones for Florida heat.…
This zoo is amazing! We took our grandsons and his family for an early birthday gift. The boys had a blast seeing the animals, going on a personal elephant visit, and they had rides like a roller-coaster. This was the middle grandsons…
I had a very good experience at ZooTampa. The zoo is clean, well organized, and easy to walk around. There is a large variety of animals, and many of the exhibits are spacious and well maintained. It’s great for families and adults…
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Did You Know?
- ZooTampa offers interactive animal encounters including giraffe feeding, personal elephant visits, and a touchable stingray exhibit
- The zoo features a safari ride with knowledgeable guides and seasonal rides including a roller coaster
- ZooTampa maintains a dedicated Florida wildlife section showcasing native species
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