ZooTampa at Lowry Park
4.6(26,010)4.6 out of 5 stars, 26010 reviews Tampa, FL
About ZooTampa at Lowry Park
ZooTampa at Lowry Park offers a unique blend of animal encounters, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly amenities, making it a standout destination for families looking for an engaging and educational experience.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a full day of activities and learning.Parents wanting a safe and engaging environment for their children.Toddlers to pre-teens will enjoy the interactive exhibits and animal encounters.Teenagers may appreciate the educational aspects and the thrill of rides.
Why families love it
- Diverse animal exhibits from various regions including Africa, Australia, and Florida.
- Interactive experiences like a free safari drive to see African animals up close.
- Multiple shaded areas and misters to cool off during hot weather.
- Well-maintained facilities and clean restrooms.
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff enhancing the visitor experience.
- Educational signage and layout that make learning about animals easy.
Insider tips
- Bring water and small snacks to save on food costs.
- Plan to spend 3-4 hours to fully enjoy the exhibits and activities.
- Take advantage of shaded areas and misters to stay cool.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours to avoid crowds; specific busy times were not mentioned.
- No specific concerns were reported in the reviews.
- Crowds
- Specific busy times were not mentioned, but planning for peak hours is advisable.
- Value
- While specific pricing details were not provided, the reviews suggest that the zoo offers good value for the variety of activities and experiences available, especially with the option for free safari drives.
- Food
- Guests can bring water and small snacks, which is beneficial for families.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-friendly routes throughout the zoo.
- Safety
- Clean and well-maintained facilities, including restrooms.
What parents say
"What an amazing zoo!! Tons of activities for kids, tons of animals, so many places to grab food or drink! They’ve got smoked bbq, Asian, hot dogs, snacks, you name it. Nice gift shop. All kinds of different regions of animals. Africa, Australia, Asia, India, Florida, lots of birds, we had a great time here! Took us around 3-4 hours to see everything. Very cool!!"
a week ago
"I had a wonderful time at ZooTampa!!! One of the highlights was seeing the giraffes, especially the adorable moment with a baby giraffe resting next to its mom. it was so peaceful and heartwarming. The animals seemed healthy and relaxed. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and there were plenty of shaded spots and areas to cool off. Great place for families or anyone who loves animals. Highly recommend spending a few hours here!"
3 weeks ago
"What an incredible zoo! We were blown away by the customer service from the time we had breakfast, to the time of our departure. Everyone we encountered was simply amazing and beyond helpful! We're eager to come back and partake in some of the optional things and experiences offered."
a week ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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