Everyone can have a great birthday at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo!

Adults can celebrate their birthdays at the Zoo too! CLICK HERE for more information.

General Guidelines

Ask your guests to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled party time. This will ensure they arrive on time. Your instructor will meet your guests and escort them to the party room.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE ZOO

When the party is over we do ask that you bring the gifts and cake to your car.

FULL payment is required 2 weeks in advance. If payment is not received 2 weeks in advance your party will be canceled.

If you want to give goodie bags to your guests this must be done when you exit the Zoo. This is for the safety of the animals.

There is a $150.00 non-refundable deposit to hold your date and time (deposit is applied towards your final payment)

Please Keep In Mind

The Zoo does not provide a birthday cake or food. You may bring your own birthday cake and/or food to your 1.5-hour party in the Zoo School, however outside food and beverages are not allowed into the Zoo. Advance notification of participants is required. If your number of participants goes over the pre-determined amount the next price range will apply.

Birthday Parties

A birthday party at the Zoo is an event your friends, like elephants, will never forget!

Parties are scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.

Included In Party:

Animal Encounter
Private animal demonstration with 2 to 3 of our Animal Ambassadors.

Admission into the Zoo

Upon completion of the party all participants are welcome to enjoy the Zoo. Operating Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Party Decorations

Room rental at the Zoo School for 1.5 hours

Beverages
water & lemonade

Party Basics

candles, paper plates, forks, spoons, napkins & cups

Game
An age appropriate game or activity is available such as "Animal Bingo,” "Animal Charades," “How Far Can You Jump,” a variety of ball toss games or time on the playground area.  

Zoo Gift
A gift to the birthday child.

Free Downloaded Invitation
one sent via e-mail

Complimentary grains for each child to feed the goats in the petting zoo.

For more information and to organize your party, Call (813) 935-8552 ext. 268

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What kinds of animals are available for the "animal encounter"?

We have a wide variety of Animal Ambassadors from our ZooVentures collection that may be available for your birthday party. These include reptiles and amphibians such as snakes, skinks, and turtles. We also have a variety of birds such as parrots and owls as well as mammals such as a rabbit, an armadillo, and an opossum available for parties. We cannot guarantee that any individual animal will be available. Please note that, like people, animals sometimes have a bad day and on these days they will not be available for parties.

2. Can the children hold the animals?
No, the instructor is the only person that can hold the animals. They will however, let everyone come to see it up close, and depending on the animal, let the children touch it.

3. How much does the party cost?
The cost of the party is based upon how many people will be attending (adults and children ages 2 & older COMBINED). See the table above for a full list of rates.

Rates

ANNUAL ZOO PASS HOLDERS
Head count includes children and adults. Children 2 and under are free.

Up to 10 participants: $230.00
11-20 participants: $300.00
21-30 participants: $370.00
31-40 participants: $510.00
41-50 participants: $580.00
51-60 participants: $650.00

NON-ANNUAL ZOO PASS HOLDERS
Head count includes children and adults.
Children 2 and under are free.

Up to 10 participants: $260.00
11-20 participants: $330.00
21-30 participants: $400.00
31-40 participants: $540.00
41-50 participants: $610.00
51-60 participants: $680.00

Birthday Party Add-Ons

Face Painting
Add some extra color and charm to your party with a face painting artist. Let the kids’ imagination run wild with designs including beautiful butterflies, scary monsters, exotic animals and more!

15-20 children: $175
21-40 children: $225
41-60 children: $275
*$50 fee if cancelled 2 weeks or less before the party date

Pizza
Let us take one thing off your plate as you plan your birthday party…the food! Just let us know how many, what topping and what time you would like them, and we’ll bring the pizza to your party hassle- and worry-free! Each large, 14” pizza is cut into 10 slices and will feed 4-5 people.

$10 per large, 1-topping pizza

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Fun for kids of all ages, slumber parties offer an exciting new perspective on Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Perfect for birthdays, special occasion gatherings, clubs and organizations. Themes are adjusted to be age appropriate for your group.

HAVE YOUR SLEEPOVER AT THE ZOO
SUNDAY-THURSDAY AND SAVE
$5 PER PERSON!

Sleepovers include:

• Up-close encounter with animals
• Behind-the-scenes tour
• Pizza snack & light breakfast
• Theme - specific activities/crafts

Program Information:

• Ages 6 through adults
• 15 participant minimum
• $35 per participant (1 free chaperone per 10 participants)
• $525 flat fee for groups under 15 participants
• Schedule 2 months in advance

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SPECIAL AROUND THE WORLD SLEEPOVER FOR K-5TH GRADERS

Saturday, July 14th

• Drop off time: 7p.m.
• Pick up time: 8a.m.
• Cost: $35 per child
• Online registration is required no later than 1 week prior

This is a kids’ only event. Sorry, no adults!

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Extend Your Stay:

Extend your visit and stay the day after your sleepover at the Zoo! Enjoy a guided in-Zoo tour from 8:00a.m. to 9:30a.m. and then your group may spend the rest of the day in the Zoo on their own.

Additional fee: $10.00 per child & $14.00 per adult.

For more information and to book a sleepover, call 813-935-8552 ext. 268.

Themes

African Safari
Take a nighttime safari through dense forests and wide-open savannas to discover some of the animals of this mysterious continent.

Awesome Australia
G’day, mates! Head to the land down under for an awesome Aussie adventure where you will get to take a dip in the billabong and encounter some of the unique animals of this continental country.

Manatee Rescue
Join the Zoo’s efforts to help save the manatees. Learn about our unique rescue facilities and spend the night side by side with our incredible gentle giants in the air conditioned Manatee Building.

Nocturnal Adventures
Experience life as an animal of the night! Find out who comes out when the sun goes down as you stalk and slither your way through the Zoo to see nocturnal animals in action.

Rainforest Adventures
Did you know rainforests are home to over half the species of plants and animals in the world? Trek through the Zoo to meet some of the inhabitants of this diverse and delicate ecosystem and join the quest to save this important resource.