Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo has several fun rides, for all ages, to enhance your Zoo visit.
Splash down on the Gator Falls flume ride, catch a wild ride on the Tasmanian Tiger
Family Coaster or get a glimpse of "behind-the-scenes" on the Safari Ride! |
Rides are now included with your Zoo admission!
The Zoo has six rides that are now included with your admission! Plus, you can ride them as often as you’d like during your day at the Zoo.*
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FREE ZOO RIDE* |
Get ready to bump, splash and spin! Bumper boats are coming soon to Wallaroo Station.
Riders of the small boats must be at least 30” tall and under 100lbs.
Riders of the large boats must be between 39”- 66” and weigh no
more than 160lbs.
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The Overland Express in Wallaroo Station is a classic locomotive train ride named after "The Overland," one of Australia's great trains.
Children must be 4 years of age to ride alone. Children under 4 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. |
| FREE ZOO RIDE* |
FREE ZOO RIDE* |
Get your mates and hop on board for a wild ride! This family-friendly roller coaster takes you on ups and downs in the down under - Wallaroo Station.
Children must be at least 36" tall, 3 years old and be able to hold onto the lap bar to ride. Children under 48" tall must be accompanied by an adult. |
If you're looking for a totally wild log flume ride, consider this a sign. Our new Gator Falls
comes with raging waters, a 30-foot drop, and even a hungry crocodile waiting
for you at the end. Get set to get WET!
Riders must be at least 42" tall to ride. Children under the age of 6 years
must be accompanied by an adult.
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| FREE ZOO RIDE* |
FREE ZOO RIDE* |
Go on safari at the Zoo with our guided tour of the Safari Africa habitat area! Climb aboard the
custom-made safari vehicle for a 15-minute long narrated ride. The open-air tram departs from the
Africa Plaza and offers behind-the-scenes views of dozens of African animals, including the Zoo's
elephant herd, Patas monkeys and more.
Any rider under 54" must be accompanied by a responsible adult. |
At Boomer's Flyin' Bananas in Wallaroo Station, kids can soar high in their own flying banana! The bananas "fly" in a circular motion, and children can use control levers to move them up and down.
Children must be at least 3 years old & less than 100 pounds to ride. |
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Round and round you go on this colorful carousel. Take a ride on a cheetah, manatee, elephant or
another exotic creature.
Children under 36" must be accompanied by a standing adult. |
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*Each ride has height, weight and/or age requirements. Rides may close due to inclement weather or other circumstances. Zoo ticket refunds are not issued due to ride closures or wait times. For the well-being of the animals, the Pony Trek and Camel Safari are not included in the free ride offer. Rides are not free on special discounted days such as $5 Days.
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ANIMAL RIDES*
Have a wild encounter as you go for a trek on horseback (in Wallaroo Station) or on a Dromedary camel (in Safari Africa).
For the well-being of these animals, the Pony Trek and Camel Safari are not included in the free ride offer.
Ride token machines can be found near these two ride locations.
Cost: Animal rides are $4 per person, per ride.
NEW! One-Day Unlimited Animal Ride Wristbands are now available at the front gate ticket windows and in the Zoo Pass booth.
- Annual Zoo Pass members: $5 per person (daily)
- Without Annual Zoo Pass: $6 per person (daily)
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Wallaroo Station is home to the "Pony Trek" were kids can go for a casual ride on the back of a horse. Haflinger horses, Gypsy Vanner Horses, and sometimes even llamas are available to ride! Open until 4:00 p.m.
Tokens Needed: 4
Children must be at least 2 years old to ride. Weight restrictions apply, please see ride attendant for more details.
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Cross the sands on your very own camel! Hop on the back of a camel and see what it's like to ride
one of these magnificent
animals. Open
until 4:30 p.m.
Tokens Needed: 4
Children under 36" must be accompanied by an adult.
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