It’s a Summer Baby Boom at ZooTampa!
Oh Baby! A Bundle of New Arrivals, a Summer Full of Cool Surprises at the Zoo TAMPA, Fla. (June 20, 2025) – Animal babies are taking center stage
Experience wildlife like nowhere else! Voted one of USA Today’s 10Best Zoos in the country and 13-time winner of TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, ZooTampa offers one-of-a-kind experiences that connect people to wildlife and each other in fun and immersive ways.
Come nose-to-nose with an endangered Florida panther, witness life-saving care at our David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center, go on a safari through Africa, and so much more! Every visit supports our commitment to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for animals and continues to inspire future generations to join us in saving animals and preserving the world we share.
Florida can get hot, but you don’t need to! Check out all the ways to escape the heat and stay cool while visiting the Zoo.
Wade in the water with stingrays and participate in a private training session with their care team here at the Zoo or watch our majestic manatees on the go with our underwater live stream.
We are a leader in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of Florida species. From majestic manatees and critically endangered Florida panthers to iridescent indigo snakes and playful otters, our team is at the forefront of helping the diverse species that call the sunshine state home.
Our conservation efforts don’t stop in our backyard. We are committed to protecting animals from all over the world. We focus on creating strong and successful partnerships with conservation organizations and field programs positioned at the forefront of species survival.
As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, we participate in various Species Survival Programs which help in the long-term sustainability of vulnerable, threatened, and endangered species.
Oh Baby! A Bundle of New Arrivals, a Summer Full of Cool Surprises at the Zoo TAMPA, Fla. (June 20, 2025) – Animal babies are taking center stage
Have the Coolest Summer! Have the coolest summer at ZooTampa with your friends and family! With so much to do and explore, you’ll want to visit now and again and
The Zoo’s New Crane is a Beast! Floridians are used to seeing cranes, but they are usually long-legged, long-necked, heron-type birds. However, if you plan on visiting ZooTampa in the
Zsa-Zsa and Ruka love relaxing in the water! 🦛
Pygmy hippos are mostly nocturnal, spending their nights feeding on leafy plants. During the day, they spend their time in swamps and rivers to keep their skin wet. This helps protect them from cracking or getting sunburned!
How the Florida humidity has us feeling right now: 💇♀️
Our Hamadryas Baboon bachelor group is all for frizzy hair! As male hamadryas baboons reach maturity, they will grow long silvery hair covering their head, chest, and back - giving it a mane-like appearance. 🦁
You thought we were done with the nose close-up pics after this past Sunday? You thought wrong! 🤯
Sometimes we wonder if the curiosity of our Asian animals knows no bounds. Myrtle is one of our female babirusa and has been known to investigate those who come near her habitat - especially if they are wearing a Zoo uniform and have babirusa-friendly treats with them. 🥚🍠
Ceduna is looking super snuggled up this fine morning! 😴
Honestly, Ceduna is snuggled up and snoozing most mornings... and afternoons... and evenings. As you may already know, Koalas can sleep for up to 22 hours a day!
🐨 Have you ever caught our koalas on the move?
Hold on just doing a quick smell check courtesy of Albert, professional Malayan Tapir and smell checker (Perfumer). 👃
Malayan Tapirs have a good sense of smell and a prehensile nose/upper lip, making it extra easy for tapirs to conduct investigative sniffing.
More new friends at ZooTampa!🐣
Have you seen our juvenile Roseate Spoonbills? 🔍️ These younger birds are a more pale pink color than the adults and still have a feathered face! As Roseate Spoonbills age, they lose the feathers around their head to help with drying after foraging for food. 🦐
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One thing about these three? They`re going to be nosey when it comes to their care staff! 👀
Our herd of Masai Giraffes have built their own positive relationships with their care team, making them quite a bit curious when they see them moving around behind the scenes. Whether it`s opportunities for interaction or hay in a hanger, our giraffes want to know what`s up. 🦒
Looking for a great tutorial on how to sit awkwardly next to some lettuce? 🥬
Njano has you covered! Njano is the youngest of our Red-Tailed Guenons and, while very much adored by all who know him, he is not known for being the smoothest of our guenons. 🐒
What do you think these two are gossiping about? 🤭
African elephants are super social and tend to live in large, matriarchal herds. Together, they raise their young, gather food, and protect each other. 🐘
NO ONE tell Brutus that we posted this photo of him. 📸
Or maybe do tell him, we don`t think he would mind. Luckily, Lowland Anoas probably do not have photo preferences. Although... we are not Lowland Anoas - so how could we know for sure? 🤔
📸: Animal Care Team Member Carsyn
Anyone else feeling those Monday blues after a long weekend? 😴
We hope you had an excellent Independence Day with friends and family. If you visited the Zoo this weekend, we would love to hear about that, too! Lucky for Lucy, the Florida Panther, she doesn`t need to log on to Outlook after that weekend away. 👩💻
"Geez, I wonder why the grass keeps getting torn up on Primate Island"
Also our Primates: 🍽️🌾
While the grass growing in our siamang habitat is excellent for lounging in, our siamangs will also sometimes grab it as a snack!
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To qualify for a group rate, you need a minimum of 15 people.
1. Please make one field trip per reservation order. Complete one and start a new one if you have multiple days you are booking.
2. Headcount can be approximate. Please include children and adults in your headcount. Please do not include pass holders in your headcount for a ticket.
3. On the ticket page, choose the correct grade level (to the left of your screen) to receive the correct chaperone ratio.
4. On the ticket page, when on the calendar section, the number of tickets available will appear in the top right corner for each particular day. Tickets available include children and adults. If you have more people than tickets available, please choose another day.
5. Anyone that is ordering lunch, even pass holders and adults that receive free chaperone tickets, do need to pay for a lunch IF they are ordering one. Free chaperone tickets and pass holders are for admission only.
Boxed lunch orders must be received 5 business days prior to your field trip arrival. Groups will be responsible for all boxed lunches that were confirmed at that time.
6. Payment does not need to be paid at the time of registration. Choose the pay upon arrival option if you would like one person to pay for your entire trip on the day of your visit.
7. The prices of adult and children’s tickets are different.
8. You will receive a confirmation number and confirmation letter via email when your trip is confirmed. If you do not, please contact [email protected] right away.
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For the safety of our animals, guests and employees, the following items are not permitted to be brought into ZooTampa:
The following items are also prohibited to avoid blocking of walkways and/or trip hazards:
Please leave any unnecessary articles secured within your vehicle to expedite your entry into the park.
We reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not observing Zoo Rules.
With a new Pay For A Day Get Rest of Year Free ticket, you get free admission through December 31, 2024 including access to our seasonal event series. Some blockout dates apply — see below for details. Not valid with any other discounts.
When does my Pay for a Day ticket expire?
All Pay for a Day Get Rest of Year Free tickets anytime now through 9/31/25 will expire on 12/31/2025.
What are the blockout dates?
3/15/25-3/23/25*
10/4/25, including Creatures of the Night
10/11/25, including Creatures of the Night
10/18/25, including Creatures of the Night
10/25/25, including Creatures of the Night
11/28/25-11/29/25, including Christmas in the Wild
12/26/25-12/31/25
Blockout dates apply to admission before 4:00 PM on the above dates unless listed otherwise.
* For 3/15-3/23, Pay for a Day ticket holders may enter the Zoo after 2:00 PM and enjoy extended hours WITHOUT needing to purchase a blockout upgrade.
Can I purchase a Pay for a Day ticket on a blockout date?
Yes! You can purchase a Pay for a Day Get Rest of Year Free ticket for first-time use on a listed blockout date and have full access to the park on that day. Blockout dates apply to repeat visitation.
Can I use my Pay for a Day ticket on blockout dates?
If you already have your Pay for a Day Get Rest of Year Free ticket and wish to visit during a listed blockout date, please stop by the Zoo’s ticketing windows for alternate options:
I purchased a Pay for a Day ticket online. How do I get my actual ticket?
Bring a copy of your confirmation (or show the confirmation email on your mobile device) to expedite entry into the Zoo. At your convenience during your visit you can stop by the Tours & Guest Services kiosk located just inside the Zoo to print your physical pass. No need to stand in line at the ticket windows. Walk right in!
How do blockout dates affect seasonal events?
To guarantee entry to select seasonal events with limited capacity, Pay for a Day ticketholders are encouraged to secure reservations in advance. A $5 per ticketholder reservation fee would be reimbursed in the form of a voucher for use in the park at select dining and retail locations. Blockout dates may apply on some seasonal event nights for Pay for a Day ticket holders. A blockout ticket upgrade is available to gain entry on those select nights. Blockout dates do not apply to Members.