Educators & Field Trips; Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo

Educators & Field Trips

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. 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 Adult Continuing Education Classes Become an animal expert! The Zoo is excited to offer NEW adult continuing education classes. Gain in-depth knowledge about the Zoo's exotic animal collection through activities such as educational talks, animal encounter or enrichment and a guided tour through the theme-specific area(s) of the Zoo. At the end of the class you will receive a certificate of completion and access to the Zoo. Discount tickets are available to purchase for friends and family. Program Information: • Ages: 18 and up • Cost: Zoo Pass Holders $15/ Non- Zoo Pass Holders $25 • Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. • Registration is required no later than 1 week prior Topics: Avian Collection - Saturday, March 13 Primate Collection - Saturday, March 27 Asian Collection - Saturday, April 10 Florida Collection - Saturday, April 24 Herpetology Collection - Saturday, May 8 African Collection - Saturday, May 22 Adult Hands on Experiences Come see what your kids are talking about! Join our new Adult Continuing Education Classes that give you a chance to get up close and personnel with our animals. Each class includes an hour long learning session, lunch, and hands on animal experience you won’t forget! Program Information • Ages: 18 and up • Cost: Zoo Pass Holders $65/ Non- Zoo Pass Holders $75 • Time: 8:00a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Registration is required no later than 2 weeks prior Zoo Keeping 101 Saturday, March 20 Learn about the Zoo’s exotic animal collection and work side by side with our keepers. This class will get you “knee deep” in animal information! Animal Handling and Presentation Saturday, May 15 Learn about why conservation and saving animals is so important to people and the planet. Then put your knowledge to the test and educate our Zoo guests while handling some of our animal ambassadors – from owls to armadillos and everything in between. Click here to register online.	Click here to download the '09 - '10 EdZOOcator Catalog; Wetlands Connections Teacher Packet. Sponsored by a grant from the Alafia River and Hillsborough River Basin Boards of the Southwest Florida Water Management District Sponsored by a grant from Tampa Bay Estuary Program's sales of license plates. The Recycling Invasive Plants (RIP) Program encourages middle school students to learn about the West Indian Manatee, while participating in a hands-on learning experience focusing on the impact of invasive plants on Florida’s waterways. Click here for the RIP Teacher Packet. 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.

Field Trips
Basic Field Trip Rates Grades Pre-K - 12 (REDUCED PRICES through August 23, 2010) $7.00 per student 1 free chaperone per 10 students (ages 6 and up) 1 free chaperone per 5 students (ages 5 and under) Additional Chaperone/teachers $11.00. Senior chaperones (60+) $10.00. Free Parking Free Admission for Bus Drivers Minimum of 15 paying visitors for group rate Prices subject to change College Students $10.50 per student 1 free chaperone per 10 students (ages 6 and up) Additional Chaperone/teachers $15.50. Senior chaperones (60+) $11.00. Free Parking Free Admission for Bus Drivers Minimum of 15 paying visitors for group rate Prices subject to change Enhance Your Field Trip Edzoocator Program 45 min Powerpoint and animal presentation for $2.00 per student and $2.00 per chaperone. All programs meet the sunshine state standards. Choose from topics such as Native Florida, Manatees, Rainforest Adventure , Australian and African themed programs. 1 free chaperone per 10 students Click here to register for your field trip online.	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. Ages 3 and up 30 minute program $150.00 flat fee for up to 70 students/chaperones Does not include zoo admission 1 FREE chaperone/teacher per 10 students Payment is due two weeks in advance 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. 45 minutes (30 minute guided tour, 15 minute animal enrichment) Grades Pre-K and up $4 per personwith Zoo admission (school groups) $7 per person without Zoo admission (school groups) Minimum of 15 participants Choose one of our four amazing themes: Florida- Meet the original Florida natives, past, present and.futures unknown. Primates- Bring your group of primates to meet ours and learn about Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo's efforts to save our closest cousins of the animal kingdom. Asia- From unusual tapirs to the appealing Sumatran tigers explore the extremes that Asia has to offer. Africa- The African Savannah is home to some of the world's largest land mammals. Come on an African Safari and meet Africa's amazing giants.
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. Ages 5 through Adults 60 minutes Scavenger Hunts/Team Building Activity must be scheduled in advance due to staff preparation Minimum total of 15 people, including chaperones/teachers 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 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. 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 from 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, mac and cheese, fruit salad, chips, brownies and fruit punch. 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