Explore the Zoo like never before! Get up close and personal with a majestic Indian rhino or nose-to-beak with a playful lorikeet. Learn from professionals what it takes to become a zookeeper, veterinarian or animal trainer. Get ready to experience VIP access, up-close animal encounters and soaking splashes on our water adventure, Roaring Springs. The fun is non-stop!
Children that have completed grades K-8.
As of Spring 2024
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday-Friday
Free extended care from
8-9 AM & 4-5 PM
Starting at $339 for Standard Camps
Starting at $399 for Premium Workshops
Prices are per week, per child
June 3rd – August 9th
No camps the week of July 4th
For more information, contact us at:
Phone: 813-933-8093 | Email: EducationPrograms@ZooTampa.org
6th-8th Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Children must have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade as of Spring 2024
Caring for animals at the Zoo takes more than just Zoology! It is a combination of many scientific fields–the physics of animal movement, the chemistry of specialized medicines and diets, and the ecology of animal interactions and relationships. Embark on a journey of discovery as you learn how science plays an essential role in keeping our animals healthy!
Dive deeper into the field of zookeeping and see first-hand what it’s like to care for the animals at ZooTampa. From cleaning habitats and providing enrichment to monitoring animal health and delivering keeper chats, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be a true Animal Care Expert!
Did you know that our rhinos lend us an ear so that we can take a blood sample? Or that our elephants show us their feet in order to get pedicures? All of the training we do at ZooTampa helps us better care for our animals. Join the team as you learn the tools and techniques our trainers use, and test your own training skills throughout the week!
4th-5th Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Children must have completed 4th or 5th grade as of Spring 2024
Did you know that the work we do at ZooTampa helps animals all around the world? Join our animal care professionals to see how they learn about animal behavior and then use that knowledge to help wildlife and wild places. Find out how you can join our conservation efforts as you become a part of our Junior Zoo Crew!
Have you dreamed of becoming an animal trainer? Work alongside our animal care professionals to learn the skills you need to succeed! Find out how our animals learn new behaviors and help them practice the behaviors they already know at training sessions throughout the week!
Discover what it’s like to be a zookeeper as you go behind-the-scenes with our animal care professionals! Find out how they care for over 1100 animals at ZooTampa, and join in to help them complete some of their daily tasks. See if you have what it takes to become the next Animal Care Apprentice!
2nd-3rd Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Children must have completed 2nd or 3rd grade as of Spring 2024
Is it your dream to work with animals when you grow up? Then this camp is for you! Learn about the many people who provide the best care for our animals here at the zoo. From cleaning habitats to examining animals, you’ll get an insider look at a typical day for our zoo staff.
Grab your passport and get ready for adventure! Travel through ZooTampa one habitat at a time and discover how animals adapt to some of the most unique homes on the planet. Then, find out how you can become a Habitat Hero in your own backyard!
Did you know that a bird’s beak inspired the design of a train? Or that dog fur led to the invention of Velcro? We learn from animals to make our lives better, and here at the zoo, our inventions can make our animals’ lives better too! Get ready to explore, invent, and innovate alongside the animals during this weeklong adventure!
K-1st Grade Summer Camps are currently full. Please see the steps in the section above on contacting our Educational Programs team to add your child to the waitlist.
Children must have completed Kindergarten or 1st grade as of Spring 2024
Birds, mammals, reptiles… oh my! Can you identify the many kinds of animals at the zoo? Find out what they have in common and how each group is different from the next. Then, put your newfound knowledge to the test to help sort out an animal mystery!
Are you ready to “Zoo-vive” the best week of camp ever? Learn about how animals survive in the wild, and how their amazing adaptations help them succeed. Then complete survival challenges of your own to see how much of a Zoo-vivor you have become!
Taking care of animals is a big job… are you up for the challenge? From zookeepers to veterinarians, and everyone in between, it takes a lot of people to keep the animals healthy and happy. Find out how they do it as you become a Dr. Zoo Little!
Ever wonder how an animal builds its home in the wild or how we make a home for them here at the zoo? Explore the many habitats at ZooTampa and learn how they meet our animals’ basic needs. Then, use your design skills to create your very own animal abode!
Pre-K Summer Camps are currently full. Please contact Jamie.Elkington@ZooTampa.org to add your child to the waitlist.
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Open today from:
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
To complete your camp registration, you must:
By clicking the registration button below, I confirm that I have read and agree to the Camp Waiver and Liability Release and Camp Handbook and will print, sign, and return the Camp Waiver and Liability Release to complete my registration.
Please fill out the form below to sign up for the job fair.
Trustees of the Lowry Park Zoological Society, Directors of the Lowry Park Zoo Endowment Foundation, and the Employees and Volunteers of ZooTampa understand and appreciate the vital role of philanthropy to accomplish our work. That’s why we subscribe to the Donor Bill of Rights developed by the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, National Society of Fund Raising Executives:
“Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes that they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is committed to protecting your privacy. We value the trust of our donors, volunteers, employees, and other supporters and recognize that maintaining this trust requires us to ensure the confidentiality of personal information that you share with us.
As a non-profit organization, ZooTampa relies on your support, depends on the support of generous contributors, and achieves ambitious fundraising objectives by communicating with and understanding donors. We know that it is essential to protect the privacy of that information. ZooTampa, the Lowry Park Zoological Society, and the Lowry Park Zoo Endowment Foundation will neither sell nor trade a donor’s personal information to any other entity without the written permission of the donor.
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ZooTampa at Lowry Park offers a variety of delicious food for guests at several restaurants and concession stands throughout, but we understand that guests may need to bring outside food for special dietary needs. Acceptable and prohibited food items are listed below. For the convenience of our guests, there is a picnic area located outside the park near the main parking lot.
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, Rest of Year Free ticket – for a limited time – you get unlimited 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?
Pay for a Day Get the Rest of the Year Free tickets purchased in October, November, or December of 2023, are valid from the day of purchase until 12/31/2024. Any Pay For a Day Get the Rest of the Year Free tickets purchased prior to October 1, 2023 expire on 12/31/2023.
What are the blockout dates?
11/24/23 – 11/26/23
12/26/23 – 12/31/23
3/9/24 – 3/17/24
11/24/24 – 11/26/24
12/26/24 – 12/31/24
Blockout dates apply to admission before 4:00 PM on the above dates.
Can I purchase a Pay For A Day ticket on a blockout date?
Yes! You can purchase a Pay for a Day, 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.
