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

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

LIMITED TIME - Birthday Parties with a Tyrannosaurus Twist

Give your child memories that will last until the next ice age with these special dinosaur themed birthday parties at the Zoo!

• Saturdays and Sundays from 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. or select nights from
  5:30-7 p.m.
• Same inclusions as daytime birthdays, but with admission for the entire party into the Zoo and DinoQuest2 for daytime parties or into DinoNites for evening parties
• Daytime dinosaur party prices start at $250 and evening dinosaur party prices start at $230
• Available March - May

 

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

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

 

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE ZOO.

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)

Full payment is required 2 weeks in advance. If payment is not received by this time your party will be cancelled.

Advance notification of participants is required. If on the day of the party, 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.

Room rental at the Zoo School for 1.5 hours

Party Room Decorations

Beverages
water & lemonade

Party Supplies

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” or time on the playground area.  

Zoo Gift
A gift for the birthday child.

Free Downloaded Invitation
Sent via e-mail

Complimentary grain 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 are unable to guarantee any individual animal. Please note that animals, like people, 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 who can hold the animals. They will however, let everyone 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 3 & 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!

1-20 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

Did you have a WILD birthday party at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo?

Let us know how we did!
Please click HERE to fill out a short survey about your experience.
Thank you.

Sleepovers include:

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

Program Information:

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

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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 per child & $14 per adult.

For more information and to schedule a sleepover, call 813-935-8552 ext. 268.
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Special Sleepovers for
K-8th Graders!

Awesome Australia
Saturday, July 27

Program Information:
• Ages: Grades K-8
• Drop off at 7p.m. • Pick up at 8 a.m.
• $40 per child

• These are kids only events. Sorry, no adults!

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 encounter some of the unique animals of this continental country and have the option of taking a dip in the billabong.

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.

 

GIRL SCOUT BADGES:

Journey with the Zoo during these exciting new sleepovers which meet the following Girl Scout badge requirements:

• Hiker (Brownie)
• Camper (Junior)
• Night Owl (Cadette)
  
  

Sleepover-asaurus Rex

Come for the roar, stay for a snore when you sleepover at the Zoo. Venture into DinoNites - a unique nighttime experience of the DinoQuest2 attraction - and discover what it was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth.  Then visit some of the dinosaurs’ modern day ancestors as you explore the Zoo after dark, have an up-close animal encounter, and tour behind-the-scenes during this sleepover of mammoth magnitude that is perfect for birthdays, school groups, scouts, clubs and organizations.

Your exciting overnight experience will include:
• Up-close encounters with animals
• A behind-the-scenes tour
• Admission into DinoNites
• Dino crafts/activities
• A pizza snack
• Light morning breakfast

Program Information:
• Ages: 6 through adult
• $40 per participant (1 free chaperone for every 10 participants)
• $600 flat fee for groups under 15 participants
• Available March-May

Click HERE to register.