Come see the wild world of Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo.
With more than 2,000 animals, housed in lush natural habitats,
it's a diverse collection that is suited for our local climate.


With engaging interactive exhibits visitors can enjoy close, but safe
contact with many species in the zoo. Guests can see most animals
in one of eight habitat areas. After your virtual safari, make sure you come to visit Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo!


Please select from the habitats below to learn more about them.

Pardon our dust!  As you plan your trip to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, please be aware that temporary closures are possible in the Florida Wildlife Center to allow for construction of the Gator Falls water flume ride.  

Presented by: The Lowry Family Clouded leopards and tigers and bears, oh my! Get up close to the many rare and endangered animals in the Asian Gardens. See the tiger frolic in the water. Take a look at the tapirs-- among the most primitive herbivores. Laugh as the Sloth Bears play. Look at a leopard and all her spots. Click here to learn more about the animals.		Presented by: Outback Steakhouse Designed especially for families, this interactive area has tons of things to see and to do. It's an Australian adventure with Palm cockatoos, kookaburra, goats, wallabies and kangaroos! Kids play in "The Billabong" water play area, pet the goats, see the roos, ride on a pony and "The Muster Ride" too! Click here to learn more about the animals.
It's a jungle in here! Visit Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo's newest addition, Ituri Forest. See some of the finest natural wildlife at close hand-- elephants, zebras, warthogs, various antelope, crowned cranes, cheetahs, pygmy hippos and more! Click here to learn more about the animals.		Enter a sub-tropic rain forest in the zoo! Admire our fine-feathered friends as they explore their free-flight habitat. You'll see nature's colors in all their glory-- Red-legged Honeycreeper, the Purple Swamp hen, the Toucan and the Blue Bellied Roller. Enjoy the peaceful waterfalls and river that runs though this area and watch exotic and endangered birds gracefully soar overhead. This habitat alone is home to more than 50 bird species. Or, feed the birds in the Lorikeet Landing. Filled with these brightly colored birds, they will actually land on you as you feed them special nectar. Click here to learn more about the animals.
Presented by: Mason M. & Charles P. Lykes Stroll along the boardwalk and see the many animals whose native habitat is Florida. From land, sea and sky, you'll be amazed at all the wonderful creatures that make Florida home. Don't miss the two interactive areas in the boardwalk-- The Harrell Discovery Center and Stingray Bay where you can feed and touch Florida's stingrays. Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is recognized as a state center for Florida species conservation and biodiversity. Click here to learn more about the animals.		Presented by: Pepsi Manatee and Aquatic Center, TECO Manatee Amphitheater, and the David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Hospital With compelling view from both above and below the water see up close Florida's beloved manatee. You also have the ability to see into the hospital area and talk with keepers about what they are doing to help protect and save these gentle creatures. Click here to learn more about the animals.
Swing into to Primate World where monkey business is a daily occurrence. The majority of these primates are endangered in the world. As you visit each one, learn about where they are from and what you might be able to do to help. Click here to learn more about the animals.		Also known as raptors, the birds of prey make amazing debuts in the daily "Spirits of the Sky" show. Click here to learn more about the animals.

For a virtual tour of some of the animal exhibit areas, click here.