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Special Event Family Sleepovers


Manatee Rescue Sleepover for Families on Friday, September 17
Learn about what Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo does to save Florida's gentle giants. Tour our rescue facilities and sleep near the manatees in our air conditioned Manatee Building.


Program Information:
· For K-5th students and family members
· Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry, no “adults only”
·  $28 per participant


ZooBoo Family Sleepover on Saturday, October 9

It’s a spook-tacular night to stay at the Zoo, if you dare! You’ll have a frighteningly good time as you witness a “beastly encounter” and then become a mad scientist in our monster lab. Look out for the creatures of the night. They’re “lurking” for you on the night hike through the Zoo. Have a screaming good time at ZooBoo playing “Ghostly Games” and more.

Program Information:
· For K-5th students and family members
· Children must be accompanied by adults. Sorry, no “adults only”
· $40 per participant

**Zoo Boo Nite Site is available for other groups during select nights in October.


Register online by clicking here.

Call (813) 935-8552 ext. 268 or Please email to schedule.
Classes for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Families!


Family Flock
- Ages: 2-5 years
Play-based activities, may include live animal visits, biofacts, games, songs crafts and fun stories make this a special time for tots and parents to learn about their favorite Zoo animals.  This class uses Growing Up WILD curriculum.


Program Information:
Selected Tuesdays and Thursdays,
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost:  Zoo Pass Holders $15 / Non-Zoo Pass Holders $17 (includes 1 child and 1 adult). Additional sibling is $ 5.
Cost does not include Zoo admission..

Registration is required no later than 1 week prior to class. An adult must accompany the child(ren).  Classes take place rain or shine.


CLASSES:
September 7 (Tuesday) Ants on Parade
September  16  (Thursday) Spider Web Wonders
September 21 (Tuesday) Looking at Leaves
September 30 (Thursday) In a Grasshopper’s World
October  5 ( Tuesday) Wiggling Worms

October 14 (Thursday) What’s Wild
October 19 (Tuesday) Wildlife is Everywhere!
November 2 (Tuesday) Lunch for a Bear
November 11 (Thursday) Deep Blue Sea
November 30 (Tuesday) Who Lives in a Tree?
December 2 (Thursday) Fishing Fun!
December 7 (Tuesday) Camouflage Animals
December 21 (Tuesday) Animal Tracks
December 30  (Thursday) Grow As We Go
January 4 (Tuesday) Backbone Bonanza
January 13 (Thursday) Bird Beak Buffett
January 18 (Tuesday)Terrific Turkeys

January 27 (Thursday) Owls Pellets
February 1 (Tuesday) Oh, Deer
February 10 (Thursday) Seed Need
February 15 (Tuesday) Aqua Charades
February 24 (Thursday)Wild Water Safari
March 1 (Tuesday)Field Study Fun
Marc 10 (Thursday) Wildlife as Symbols
March 15 (Tuesday)Less is More
March 24 (Thursday) Show me the Energy!


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Parent's Night Out

Can’t find a reliable baby sitter? Trust your children to the professional Education Department staff at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Arrange to drop your kids off at the Zoo School for an evening. While you go out and have yourself a wild time! We will supply the entertainment, pizza and drinks.

Drop off time: 5:30 p.m.

Pick up time: 11p.m.

Fee: $30 for one child, $10 for two or more children (per child rate)

Age: 3-5 (must be potty trained)

Ages: 6-8

Dates: First Saturday of every Month

October and December costs will be $40 for one child, $35 for each additional child as we will be attending Zoo Boo and Wild Wonderland.

Register online by clicking here.



DROP & SHOP


Weekend Day Help during the Holiday Season
Parents, need time away from the kids to get your shopping done or take care of errands? Enroll your child to attend this day program which will include Zoo hikes, an animal encounter and enrichment, a visit to the reindeer, holiday craft, hot cocoa and cookies. 

Program Information:
• Ages 3-8 (young students must be potty trained)
• Cost: $30 for one child, $10 for each additional child per date
• Time: 9:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
•  Dates: December 11, 12, 18, 19,
•  Space is limited!!


Register online by clicking here.


Holiday Classes for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Families!

Come celebrate the Holidays at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo School.

Cost: Zoo Pass Holders $20/Non- Zoo Pass Holders $25 (includes 1 child and 1 adult).

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE ZOO ADMISSION FOR PARENT OR CHILD!   You MUST purchase tickets or use a Zoo Pass to enter the Zoo

Registration is required no later than 1 week prior to class. An adult MUST accompany the child (ren).  Classes take place rain or shine.  Class sizes are limited to 20 children per day, so register early.

Boo Zoo
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
When:  Wednesday-Friday, October 27-29
Wear your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a few tricks and a few treats.  Meet some creepy crawly slippery slimy animal friends, as well as enjoying a visit from The Great Pumpkin and a not so spooky carriage ride!  Take part in creating a ghoulish craft and drink some slimy juice and munch on fingers, oh, I mean yummy snacks.  Beware!

Gobble Gobble
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
When:  Wednesday-Friday, November 17-19
If you like turkey you will love getting to know some a little better.  Join us to celebrate the life of this amazing bird.  Take part in creating a masterpiece to decorate your Thanksgiving Day table.  Enjoy a yummy snack with juice/water and a visit from Tom Turkey!

Winter Wonder Celebration
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
When:  Wednesday-Friday, December 15-17
Winter Wonder Celebration!
Come celebrate Winter and all the magic it brings.  Join us for a wonderful holiday book by our fireplace (no worries about getting to close, it is pretend).  Bring along your favorite Teddy Bear to snuggle up next to.  We will learn how animals magically change to prepare for the winter season and make a winter present (enrichment) to share with an animal friend at the Zoo.  We will have warm cocoa or apple cider and a tasty treat along with a visit from an animal friend.   

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS FOR STUDENTS GRADES K-5

NEW HOLIDAY DATES BASED ON THE SDHC APPROVED CALENDAR ON 8/18/09


Enroll your kids in great day camps during their school holidays. A typical day at camp includes:
  • Zoo hikes
  • Classroom lessons with pictures and artifacts
  • Daily animal encounter or animal enrichment
  • Arts and crafts projects
  • Animal shows
  • Animal feedings
  • Keeper talks
  • vEducational videos

Schedules will vary depending on the grade level, instructor and weekly theme.

Program Information
1 Day Camp: Zoo Pass Holder $55 /
Non-Zoo Pass Holder $65
2 Day Camp: Zoo Pass Holder $85/Non-Zoo Pass Holder $95
4 Day Camp: Zoo Pass Holder $132/Non-Zoo Pass Holder $148
5 Day Camp: Zoo Pass Holder $165/Non-Zoo Pass Holder $185

*All prices are per child
*Four- and Five-Day Camp costs include one t-shirt that it must be worn daily.

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Extended Care Hours:
Drop-off: 7-9 a.m.
Pick-up: 4-6 p.m.
Cost: $15 for 1 -or 2 -Day Camp
$25 for 4-or 5-Day Camp

CAMPS & THEMES:

Friday, October 29 - Professional Study Day
Things That Make You Go Eww!

Thursday, November 11- Veteran’s Day
Fantastic Felines

Wednesday November 24
Conference Day - Sun, Surf, and Sand

Monday – Thursday December 20-23
Winter Break - Art Safari

Monday – Friday December 27-31
Winter Break - Around the World

Monday - Tuesday January  17-18 MLK/Teacher Work Day - Animal Olympians

Friday February 11- Fair Day
Dino Might!

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VIP GUIDED TOURS

Your program will consist of Behind the Scenes information in addition to creating an enrichment for one of our wonderful animals. Ages 18 and up.

1 hour and 10 minutes (50 minute guided tour, 20 minute enrichment) VIP Tour: Maximum of $120 for up to 8 adults Tours are scheduled 7 days a week

For Saturday and Sunday tours, please book early, Staff availability limited. Payment is due two weeks in advance.

Call (813) 935-8552 ext. 268 or email to schedule.

Click HERE to register online.




ZOOBOO & WILD WONDERLAND BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Have a fall or winter birthday child in your household? What better way to celebrate than at Zoo Boo or Wild Wonderland? These specialty birthday parties are available in the evening on selected nights.

Zoo Boo and Wild Wonderland Birthday Parties Include:

  •  Admission for you and your guests to the special event
  • Pizza snack
  • A private, reserved Birthday Party room from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Free mechanical Zoo rides
  • Specialty party prices can be obtained by calling 813-935-8552 ext. 268


In addition to a private air-conditioned rental space for 1.5 hours, your party will also include  supplies (plates, napkins, cups, utensils, water and lemonade, candles and room decorations), a birthday party host, up-close animal encounters, age appropriate game or activity, a special gift for the birthday child and use of transport carts to help bring items to and from your party.


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