Events At Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo

Wild at Heart
Saturday, February 13 - SOLD OUT
Sunday, February 14 - SOLD OUT

In honor of Valentine’s Day, singles, couples and groups of friends (ages 21 and up) are invited to the Zoo for a lighthearted look at love in the animal kingdom.  This fifth annual tour and progressive dinner will entertain guests with interesting stories about the pairing, partnering and mating habits of our animal residents. Guests are welcomed with romantic refreshments and up-close animal encounters, where they will proceed to various animal habitat areas stopping for salads, candlelight dinner and dessert.  The event is open bar.  Two tours are offered each night of the event, lasting approximately 3.5 hours.  Reservations are required. 

Call 813-935-8552 ext. 239 for more information and to be on next year's mailing list.

LOOKING FOR VALENTINE'S WEEKEND CHILD CARE? SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
Trust your children to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo professional Education Department staff. Zoo School child care service is available February 13 and 14 for children 1 -12 years of age from 4:30-10:30 p.m. Price is $30 for the first child and $10 each additional sibling for the entire six hour period. We will supply the entertainment, pizza, drinks and peace of mind so you can have a night out!

Pre-registration is required (click here). For questions, please call 813-935-8552 ext 268.


$5 Day Presented by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Sunday, February 14 from 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Visit more than 2,000 animals and learn about endangered wildlife for just $5 per person.

Park & Ride: Free extra parking is available on $5 Day at the “Tampa Greyhound Track.” Free shuttles will run continuously from Track lot to Zoo’s main gate, between 9AM- 6PM. From I-275, take Exit 49 to Bird Street and go one block east. Park in indicated areas.

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ZOOZoom
Saturday, March 6 - Check-In 6:30 a.m., Race 7:30 a.m.

Join Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo for the fifth annual ZOOZoom, a 5K run that winds through the Zoo and along the scenic Hillsborough River.  Registration cost includes admission to the Zoo for the day for the entrant only, tee-shirt and post-race refreshments.  All Early Bird registrants are guaranteed a tee-shirt; others available while supplies last. Early Bird registrants also receive an extra Zoo ticket to give to a friend or use at another time. Visit our website to download a registration form, and sign up early: Early Bird Registration ends on February 20, 2010. Call 813-935-8552 ext. 239 for more information.

Click HERE to download the ZooZoom 2010 race registration form.

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Zoo School Summer Camp Early Registration Day
Saturday, March 13 - ONLINE ONLY 

Take advantage of a one-day only sale on summer camp programs for K-8th grade students. Register online and save 15 percent on more than 100 week-long camps where kids can experience the wild side of summer! Kids can learn about nature, science and the animal kingdom “outside the classroom” while hiking through the Zoo, exploring behind-thescenes and hands-on interaction. Online registration opens March 13, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. and closes at 11:59 p.m. 

Call 813-935-8552, ext. 268 for more information.

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Orangutan Egg Hunt
Friday, April 2 at 11 a.m.

Watch the Zoo’s orangutans have some Easter fun with their own egg hunt, an annual treat for the primates and Zoogoers. The egg hunt is included free-of-charge with Zoo admission.

Party for the Planet – Enrichment Day
Saturday, April 24 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Celebrate the living Earth at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo with a day of family fun and discovery. Learn new ways to connect to the environment and make a difference in conservation by spending the day with the animals who share our planet. Enjoy a wide variety of animal enrichment activities, educational displays and exhibits throughout the Zoo. Enrichment Day activities are included with Zoo admission.

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Charity Golf Classic at Old Memorial Golf Club
Monday, May 10 - 10:30 a.m. Check-in & lunch, 12:00 Noon Shotgun Start

Take to the course for a cause and join the Zoo for the Charity Golf Classic, at exclusive Old Memorial Golf Club, one of Golf Magazine’s top 100 U.S. courses. The outing features a shotgun start, contests on the course, live auction, raffle drawings, and an awards dinner and banquet.

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Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information or to be added to the mailing list call (813) 935-8552, ext. 235.



$5 Day Presented by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Sunday, May 16 from 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Visit more than 2,000 animals and learn about endangered wildlife for just $5 per person.

Park & Ride: Free extra parking is available on $5 Day at the “Tampa Greyhound Track.” Free shuttles will run continuously from Track lot to Zoo’s main gate, between 9AM- 6PM. From I-275, take Exit 49 to Bird Street and go one block east. Park in indicated areas.

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Karamu XXII

Saturday, April 10th, 2010
at 6:30 p.m.
Join the area’s top business and community leaders at Karamu XXII. The Zoo’s annual black tie dinner gala is known for its lavish theme, extensive decorations, outstanding cuisine and huge silent auction as the Zoo comes alive at night.
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Karamu XXII

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Friday, May 21, June 25, July 30 & August 27 from 5-8:30 p.m.
The Zoo stays open late with FREE unlimited rides after 5 p.m., special animal encounters, and great food and drink. Beat the heat and catch a glimpse of exciting nocturnal animals who are active in the evening. Extended hours are included with Zoo admission.