With awe-inspiring sea creatures, incredible wildlife, thrilling rides and up-close encounters at every turn, there is something for the whole family at ZooTampa at Lowry Park and The Florida Aquarium! Buy your tickets together and save! The Florida Aquarium General Admission Includes: The Wetlands Trail - Begin The Florida Aquarium experience here! The Wetlands Trail mimics the Florida’s unique environment and includes alligators, river otters, and even the invasive Burmese python. There is also a large aviary that allows birds to explore in a safe environment. Visitors journey through a mangrove forest to see it teeming with local fish. Witness feedings of the intriguing Pink Spoonbill or other animals and learn more about the wildlife during scheduled presentations at the Ranger Station. Journey to Madagascar - A unique exhibit featuring ring tailed lemurs, chameleons, hissing cockroaches, and marine life found in the Indian Ocean. Bays to Beaches and No Bone Zone - See a 300 pound Goliath grouper and Spiny lobsters. Even touch our gentle aquatic creatures at Stingray Beach or bizarre creatures that have no backbone such as anemones and sea stars. Coral Cave and Reef – In our coral tunnel, see intriguing Sea Dragons and Sea Horses. The Florida Aquarium journey culminates at the 500,000 gallon habitat that features sharks, rays, sea turtles, reef fish, and moray eels! Waves of Wonder – This gallery focuses on the aquarium’s conservation efforts and the highlight is the second largest habitat, Hot of the Sea. See staghorn coral trees, Bonnethead Sharks, Loggerhead Turtle, Tarpon, Southern Stingrays, Spotted Eagle Rays, plus a variety of reef fish! 4D Theatre - See a 15 minute 3D movie with cool sensory effects. The Splash Pad – Bring swim suits for the kids who are invited to play in in the outdoor plaza (weather permitting) at the rain forest themed water feature with dump buckets and waterworks, plus net climbs, slides and more. About ZooTampa at Lowry Park Five time winner of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (2010-2015), ZooTampa at Lowry Park is one of the most popular zoos in the south eastern U.S., with over 1 million visitors annually. The Zoo originated in the 1930’s as a municipal department with a small number of Florida native species. It grew gradually throughout the next four decades but struggled to meet the developing professional standards of modern zoos. In 1982, community leaders created the Lowry Park Zoo Association to take over management of the Zoo for the City of Tampa with the goal of creating a world-class zoo through a public-private partnership. The Association then became the Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, Inc., as it remains today. Working with a national zoo designer, the Society was able to create a modern, 24 acre facility that opened to the public in 1988 and shortly after earned Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). ZooTampa has now grown to what now encompasses 56 acres of naturalistic animal exhibits in a lush, tropical garden setting. The Zoo offers popular educational programming, fun recreational amenities, up close animal encounters and engaging seasonal events for which it has won accolades as one of the country’s most family-friendly zoos. Please note: Your ZooQuarium ticket can be exchanged at either Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park or the Florida Aquarium. Once exchanged, you will receive a ticket for the other attraction.       Regular operating hours are 9:30am - 5:00pm. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Zoo will have extended hours for Seasonal Events and closing hours will vary for Creatures of the Night and Christmas in the Wild. Parking Parking at ZooTampa is free for all guests. Driving From the East (Orlando & Atlantic Coast): Take I-4 West to I-275 North, Exit 48 (Sligh Ave). Turn left (west) on Sligh Ave, cross N. Boulevard. Zoo entrance is on right. From the North: Take I-75 South to I-275 South, Exit 48 (Sligh Ave). Turn right (west) on Sligh Ave, cross N. Boulevard. Zoo entrance is on right. From the South: Take I-75 North to I-4 West to I-275 North, Exit 48 (Sligh Ave). Turn left (west) on Sligh Ave, cross N. Boulevard. Zoo entrance is on right. From the West (Gulf Beaches): Take I-275 North, Exit 48 (Sligh Ave). Turn left (west) on Sligh Ave, cross N. Boulevard. Zoo entrance is on right. Public Transportation: The Zoo is serviced by HART Bus Routes 41 and 45. Prohibited items: •Prepared or packaged food or meals •Alcohol •Glass or any open containers or water bottles filled with beverages •Hard-sided coolers of any size. •Soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep •Coolers, suitcases, and bags with wheels   WILDLIFE HABITATS The Zoo emphasizes endangered, threatened and vulnerable species from climates similar to that of the Tampa Bay region, with park areas devoted to Asia, Africa, Australia and Florida. Our animal habitats balance support for the maximum well-being of the animals with the importance of engaging our guests and inspiring them to protect and preserve wildlife. Random animal encounters, behind the scene tours, and other special personalized experiences expand the Zoo’s opportunities to provide unforgettable natural connections. CONSERVATION & ANIMAL CARE The Zoo now cares for more than 1,300 animals. The Zoo participates in nearly 100 of AZA’s networks for managing endangered and threatened species and has won numerous awards for its animal conservation and management programs. The State of Florida formally recognized the Zoo in 2004 as a center for biodiversity and conservation. It exhibits the most comprehensive species of endangered Florida wildlife anywhere. This is best reflected in the work we do every day at the Jacarlene Animal Care Campus which features the Tiedemann-Cotton Animal Care Annex, and ourCatherine Lowry Straz Veterinary Hospital which has earned accreditation with the American Association of Animal Hospitals (AAHA) twice, it is assured that our animals receive the best healthcare. Please note: Your ZooQuarium ticket can be exchanged at either Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park or the Florida Aquarium. Once exchanged, you will receive a ticket for the other attraction. The Zoo is located at 1101 W. Sligh Avenue in Tampa, one mile west of I-275 (exit 48) and is open seven days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tampa's ZooQuarium tickets are non-transferable and are valid during normal operating hours only. Operating hours and availability of exhibits and shows are subject to change without notice. Some special events may be separately ticketed and general admission tickets specifically exclude admission to special or separately ticketed fundraising/entertainment events at Tampa's ZooQuarium venues. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.