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Join us at the "Zoo School" for a fun and exciting field trip experience!
Choose from amazing animal encounters or a guided tour from one of our animal experts for an "EdZOOcational" adventure!
All programs integrate Sunshine State Standards and will help students meet their FCAT benchmarks. Programs available for grades K-12.
Save Time & Money by Pre-Ordering Lunches & Gift Bags
All kids menu items come with juice, potato chips and animal crackers. Prices below are subject to tax unless a tax exempt certificate is presented at the time of order.
Hot Lunch – $6.50/child, $7.50/adult (plus tax)
Hot Dog, Cheeseburger or Chicken Nuggets
Cold Lunch – $5/child, $6/adult (plus tax)
Tuna Fish
Ham & Cheese
&Cheese
Lunches must be ordered a week before your visit date. Call (813)-935-8552 ext 254
Pre-Ordered Gift Bags
We look forward to having your group here at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. This year we are offering a gift bag program that allows students to purchase a souvenir without shopping in the Gift Shop.
$3.00 Gift Bag includes:
For an additional fee, gift bags can feature specific animals and/or include a plush. Bags will be available for pick up at the main gift show on the day of you visit.
Call the gift shop buyer at (813) 935-8552
ext. 215 to order your gift bags.
Self-Guided Curriculum For Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
Choose the appropriate grade levels to view curriculum.
Adobe Acrobat Reader required
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
6th Grade - 8th Grade
9th Grade - 12th Grade
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Wetlands Connection
Come explore our wonderful wetlands. In this program, students will participate in an experiment, have an encounter with an animal ambassador, go on a scavenger hunt, and more as they learn about wetlands and the vital role they play in Florida’s ecology.
Program Information:
• Grades 4th-8th
• 3 hours, with 30 minutes included for lunch
• Minimum total of 15 participants, including chaperones
• Maximum total of 60 participants, including chaperones
• $12 per student
• $12 per adult
• 1 FREE chaperone/teacher per 10 students
• Zoo access before/after program is not included. Please see Field Trip Group Rates for pricing.
Call (813) 935-8552 ext. 268 to book.
Community Service Learning
Inspire environmental stewardship by having your group meet an animal ambassador, learn about the importance of protecting waterways, and then work together to collect recyclables and trash littering the Lowry Park creek of the Hillsborough River.
Program Information:
• Grades 4th-8th
• 2.5 hours, with 30 minutes included for lunch
• Minimum total of 15 participants, including chaperones
• Maximum total of 40 participants, including chaperones
• $17 per student
• $17 per adult
• 1 FREE chaperone/teacher per 10 students
• Includes Zoo access and pizza lunch.
Call (813) 935-8552 ext. 268 to book.
Basic Field Trip Rates
Grades Pre-K - 12
- $7.00 per student
- 1 free chaperone per 5 student ages 5 and under
- 1 free chaperone per 10 students ages 6 and up and mixed groups (ex. a group with K-2nd grades)
- Additional chaperones/teachers $11.00
- Free parking
- Free admission for bus drivers
- Minimum of 15 paying visitors required for group rate
College Students
- $13 per student
- 1 free chaperone per 10 students
- Additional chaperones/teachers $18.50.
- Free parking
- Free admission for bus drivers
- Minimum of 15 paying visitors required for group rate
Click here to register for your field trip
NEW!
Student Buffet Lunch Option
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo now offers a buffet style lunch for school groups.
- Group must be 75 people or more.
- Prices*: Child $6.95 / Adult $8.95 plus tax.
- Must be paid in full prior to dining.
- Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance.
- Cancellations must be no later than 48 hours prior to the date of service.
- Groups will be slotted for half hour intervals to attend the buffet and must depart within 40 minutes from the start time.
- The buffet may consist of the following choices: hamburgers,hot dogs, mac and cheese, fruit salad, chips, animal crackers, fruit punch and lemonade. Menu may vary.
To make a buffet lunch reservation, please contact John Mancuso at (813) 935-8552 ext. 254 or by email.
*Prices subject to change
Zoo Wide Scavenger Hunt / Team Building Activity
Heading to the Zoo soon and want to add some educational fun? Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo offers a scavenger hunt for your class or the entire school. Scavenge smartly and hunt hurriedly…the winning group gets a prize!
Program Information:
• Ages 5 to adult
• 60 minutes
• Minimum total of 15 people, including chaperones
• 15-30 participants $75
• 31-60 participants $90
• 61-90 participants $110
• 91-120 participants $130
• 121-150 participants $165
• 151-200 participants $200
• Zoo admission is required. Please see Field Trip Group Rates for pricing.
• Scavenger hunts must be booked in advance of visit.
Call (813) 935-8552 ext. 268 to book.
Animal Encounters at the Zoo
Come face to face with our live animal ambassadors.
Program Information:
• Ages 5 to adult
• 30 minutes
• Minimum total of 25 participants, including chaperones
• Maximum total of 200 participants, including chaperones
• $2 per student with Zoo admission
• $7 per student without Zoo admission
• Extra chaperones/teachers $2 with Zoo admission
• Extra chaperones/teachers $7 without Zoo admission
• 1 FREE chaperone/teacher per 10 students
THEMES AVAILABLE:
- African Safari Discover how amazing African animals are adapted to the diverse habitats of this massive continent.
- Amazing Australia “The land down under” is home to some of the most unique and unusual animals on the planet. Walkabout with us as we explore some of these creature features.
- Native Florida Some of the most amazing animals on this planet are in our own backyard. Learn to appreciate Florida’s wildlife and the challenges facing their preservation.
- Rainforest Adventure Covering less than 2% of the Earth’s surface, rainforests are home to 50% of all life! Journey from the top of the canopy to the roots of the trees, as we explore some of the wildlife that call the rainforest home.
- Wildlife Careers Discover what it takes to have a career working with wildlife as you meet some animal ambassadors in this enlightening program.
Florida’s Vanishing Wildlife, Manatee Mania, Precious Primates, African Safari, and other customized options are also offered to accommodate your Pre-K playgroups.
Please call 813-935-8552 ext.268 to schedule your playgroup. Prices are $3 per student with Zoo Admission, $7 per student without Zoo Admission, 1 FREE chaperone per 5 students, there is a fee for additional chaperones.
Guided Tour of the Zoo
Learn fun animal facts and interesting information about behind-the-scenes aspects of the Zoo from your own personal tour guide.
Program Information:
• Ages 5 to adult
• 45-60 minutes
• Minimum total of 15 participants, including chaperones
• Maximum total of 60 participants, including chaperones
• $4 per student with Zoo admission
• $7 per student without Zoo admission
• Extra chaperones/teachers $4 with Zoo admission
• Extra chaperones/teachers $7 without Zoo admission
• 1 FREE chaperone/teacher per 10 students
• For Saturday and Sunday tours, please book early. Availability is limited.
Choose one of our four amazing themes:
- Florida Boardwalk – Encounter the original Florida natives – past, present, and future…unknown.
- Primate World – Bring your group of primates to meet ours and learn about the cool characteristics of our closest cousins in the animal kingdom.
- Asian Gardens – From the unusual tapirs to the rare white Bengal tigers to the massive Indian rhinos, explore the habitats of this unique Asia continent.
- Safari Africa – The African savannah is home to some of the world’s largest land mammals. Come on an African Safari to see what elusive and diverse wildlife you can discover.
Call (813) 935-8552 ext. 268 to book.
Backyard Habitat Classes for Adults
The Zoo is teaching you how to go green! Through classroom time, hands-on activities, hikes through the Zoo, and up-close animal encounters, you’ll learn the basics and tools needed to make your yard a certified wildlife habitat.
Program Information:
• Ages: 18 and up
• Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
• Cost: Zoo Pass Holders $25/ Non-Zoo Pass Holders $40
• Includes Zoo admission
• Classes are intended to build on each other, but may be taken separately
CLASSES:
Backyard Habitat Design 101 – Saturday, September 3
Watering 101 – Saturday, October 1
Planting 101 – Saturday, November 5
Shelter Construction 101 – Saturday, December 3
The Birds – Saturday, January 7
And the Bees (and their friends) – Saturday, February 4
Click HERE to register online.
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VIP GUIDED TOURS
Experience the Zoo... VIP style. Get in depth knowledge about our animals and insights into how the Zoo works from a behind-the-scenes point of view. You will get to create an enrichment for one of our wonderful animals.
A perfect gift idea for animal lovers and the someone who has it all!
Program Information:
•Ages: 18 & up
•Cost: $200, includes up to 4 adults
•Time: Approx. 1.5 hours
•Tours are scheduled 7 days a week. For Saturday and Sunday tours, please book early.
• Payment is due two weeks in advance.
• This program is behind-the-scenes only. It does not include Zoo admission, nor is it required. However, discount tickets are available.
VIP tours can be booked by calling
(813) 935-8552 ext. 268.
Great American Teach In 2011-2012
Each year we are pleased to have the opportunity to participate in this important educational opportunity. In 2010, we were humbled to receive more than 150 requests for speakers from teachers, administrators, parents and students. We are proud that 15 staff members and volunteers dedicated time to visit 10 Bay area schools, reaching more than 2,200 children.
At this time, we have extended all available resources for the 2011 Teach-In. Please see below for a number of alternative resources and programs offered year-round, specifically designed to support classroom education and curriculum.
Teacher Resources
• Pre and Post Field Trip Materials --The Zoo School offers curriculum designed to prepare and enhance your students’ learning opportunities at the Zoo.
• Team Leader Meetings and Teacher Workshops – We offer dedicated classroom space for teacher meetings, by reservation.
• Adult Continuing Education Classes – From September -February the Zoo School offers monthly continuing education classes for adults.
In-Zoo Programs
• Self Guided Zoo Field Trips at great discounts.
• Guided Tours with various themes.
• Scavenger Hunts and Team Building Activities to enhance your visit.
• Animal Encounters with the Zoo's Animal Ambassadors
Offsite Programs
• ZooVentures deliver exciting and educational programs directly to your school.
• Annual Art and Essay Contests to help build awareness of wildlife conservation.
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that depends on the work of staff, volunteers and committed supporters throughout our community to provide quality programs and services. We can appreciate firsthand your hard work and that of your colleagues to provide excellence in education, and hope that we can work together in that endeavor.
STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is dedicated to serving as an educational resource for the community.
We receive many requests from students of all ages who are seeking to pursue projects or homework assignments at the Zoo, and we greatly appreciate the interest.
There are many ways to learn more about the Zoo’s commitment to conservation, education and research.
If you are seeking help with an assignment, please click here.
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