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Join us at the "Zoo School" for a fun and exciting field trip experience!
Choose from dynamic auditorium programs or interactive classroom programs for an "EdZOOcational" adventure!
Choose from a wide range of themes including Manatees, Rainforest, Africa, Australia, Florida Wildlife, and more! Programs last approximately 45 minutes to 1-hour and include a close and personal animal encounter. All programs integrate Sunshine State Standards and will help students meet their FCAT benchmarks. Programs available for grades K-12. For the ultimate field trip, be sure to add a Behind-the Scenes tour of the zoo or a guided Eco boat tour along the scenic Hillsborough River.
Save Time & Money by Pre-Ordering Lunches & Gift Bags
Pre-Order Lunches All kids menu items come with Juice Box, Potato Chips and a cookie. The price below is subject to tax unless a tax exempt certificate is present at the time of order. Kids - Hot Lunch $5.95 (plus tax) each Hot Dog, Cheeseburger, Chicken Nuggets, Tuna Fish. Kids - Cold Lunch $4.50 (plus tax) each Tuna Fish Ham and Cheese Turkey and 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: Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo pencil Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo postcard Goody Bag surprise (could be keychain, small toy, stickers etc..) Call the gift shop buyer at 813-935-8552 x215 to order your goody bags. They will be available for pick-up at the main gift shop the day of your visit. **If you want your gift bag to feature a specific animal and/or want to include a plush animal, this is available at an additional fee. Call the gift shop buyer regarding pricing and available animals.
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
Basic Field Trip Rates
Grades Pre-K - 12 (REDUCED PRICES through August 23, 2010)
College Students
Enhance your field trip with the Edzoocator Program
Click here to register for your field trip online.
NEW!
Student Buffet Lunch Option Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo now offers a buffet style lunch for school groups.
To make a buffet lunch reservation, please contact John Mancuso at (813) 935-8552 ext. 254 or by email. *Prices subject to change
Wildlife Presentation
Come face to face with our live animal ambassadors Scales, Feather's and Fur- Have you ever wondered how an owl keeps its feathers clean, or why an angora rabbit is soft and furry while a alligator is covered in scutes.
Personal Tour of the Zoo
Don't miss a second of Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo! Our Edzoocator Xtreme is a high paced, information packed program designed for groups on the go. Who knows the zoo better than we do? Let us teach your group about our animal friends' habitats and native homelands. Learn how we, at the Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, care for our animals and their futures.
NEW!
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 a class or for the entire school. At the end we will supply the winning group a prize.
15-30 participants: $75 30-60 participants: $90 61-90 participants: $110 91-120 participants: $130 121-150 participants: $165 151-200 participants: $200 *Prices subject to change 
Adult Continuing Education Classes
Become an animal expert! The Zoo is excited to offer adult continuing education classes. While getting up close and personnel with our animals, gain in depth knowledge about the Zoo’s exotic animal collection through activities such as a lecture, an animal encounter or enrichment, a guided tour through the theme specific area of the Zoo, and a behind-the scenes or hands-on animal experience you won’t forget. At the end of class, you will receive a certificate of completion and access to the Zoo. Discount tickets are available to purchase for friends and family, so that you may meet up with them to share your new knowledge after class. Great American Teach In 2010
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo supports the Great American Teach-In. Each year we are pleased to have the opportunity to participate in this important educational opportunity, and we are humbled by the more than 150 requests for speakers. The Zoo is proud to have annual supported the Great American Teach In 2009 with 15 staff members and volunteers visiting Bay area schools, reaching more than 2,200 children. If you would like to request a speaker please fill out the speaker request form. We will contact you by November 1, 2010 if we are able to accommodate your request. Click HERE to request a speaker.
TEACHER APPRECIATION OFFER
June 1-August 21, 2010 Learning comes naturally at the Zoo! Florida Certified Teachers are invited to see for FREE! Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo and it's one-of-a-kind Zoo School are offering public and private Florida Certified Teachers (grades K-12) complimentary daytime admission into the Zoo this summer. Teachers will need to present a valid school employee I.D. at the Zoo's main ticket windows for entrance. This offer is limited to daytime admission for Florida Certified Teachers only (does not include support personnel). Additional guests may purchase tickets at the general admission rate.
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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