Discover Our World Together This Summer at ZooTampa!

by Sandra Morrison, Director of Communications

through the Africa realm to offer up-close views of amazing species like elephants, giraffes, southern white rhinos and more. The wild adventures continue at the Zoo's popular Primate Realm, where our newest species, Hamadryas baboons, have joined the clan. We've also expanded our Florida realm with Florida Wilds, which aims to educate guests on environmental conservation with interpretative signage, including rookery towers that provide tips for Floridians on safely living alongside the many species that share our state's diverse ecosystem.

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Summer is here! Days are hot; nights are warm; it’s the perfect time of year to discover and explore everything that ZooTampa has to offer!

Now that the kids are out of school for summer break, parents are searching for fun activities to occupy their families during these endless days of sunshine. When making a list of possible adventures for your clan, consider ZooTampa at Lowry Park, which offers an unforgettable opportunity to discover our world together and make memorable natural connections to wildlife.

Located in the heart of Tampa Bay, ZooTampa will transport you and your herd to Florida wilds and faraway lands with glimpses of iconic and exotic species. As you explore and learn more about our over 1,000 animals that call the Zoo home and hear their stories, including those of the endangered species we tirelessly work to save, you will understand why our animal care staff are so deeply committed to delivering the highest quality of care and the most immersive experience for our guests.

Even more important than a treasured family moment is the awareness of the importance of conservation that each person who visits ZooTampa gains.

The Zoo recently made USA Today's 10 Best list for Best Zoos and our David A. Straz, Jr.

THE FUN NEVER STOPS AT THE ZOO!

This spring, we added a new educational installation to help guests better understand the state's native species in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, a statewide network of almost 18 million acres of land and water. The Wildlife Corridor officials hailed the effort as a significant way "to emphasize the importance of conserving and connecting the Corridor today because, once lost, the lands are gone forever."

In just the last few years, the Zoo added Expedition Wild Africa, which takes guests

A Zoo membership is the best way to experience the Zoo with unlimited yearround admission, flexibility to bring your choice of guest(s), free admission to seasonal events, discounts on dining, shopping, signature encounters and so much more! In addition, our "Pay for a Day, Visit All Year Free" ticket provides unlimited admission for the rest of the calendar year (some blockout dates apply). Parking is always free.

Family connections and experiences are critically important, and what better opportunity to create memories than to get outside and explore our natural world together? We can't wait to see you and your family this summer.