Venues
Special Offer



Book your holiday party at the Zoo during the week and save 50% off of the venue rental fee.

This offer is valid for rentals Monday through Thursday during the daytime or evening. For more information and to book your event at the Zoo, contact 813-935-8552 ext. 421.

Hurry space is limited!

Locating the right spot to host your event is probably the greatest challenge. The Zoo offers many unique sites to suit everyone’s needs—from naturally beautiful gardens to high-tech air-conditioned atmosphere. Our distinctive venues help you to create the perfect and unique environment for your gathering.

NEW Safari Lodge
Go On Safari

Safari Lodge

NOW OPEN! Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo's 17,000 square foot climate controlled Safari Lodge has it all. The Safari Lodge blends the beauty and wonder of nature with exciting entertainment and worldly culinary sensations - all the ingredients needed to turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary one. The new lodge will be situated within the Safari Africa habitat area, among a variety of African animals including meerkats, warthogs, zebras, giraffes, elephants and more.

Wallaroo Station
Party Down Under

Wallaroo StationWallaroo Station, one of the newest areas in the Zoo, offers many charming venues and activities. You can even have the entire 4.5 acres reserved for your party! There are many interactive animal exhibits (kangaroos, koi, goat yard), pony rides and mechanical rides in this Australian themed area.

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Banquet & Lecture Hall
Celebration with Style

Banquet HallTampa's Lowry Park Zoo's Banquet and Lecture Hall is located in the Zoo School, just a short walk from the front gate. This air-conditioned facility can accommodate groups of up to 250 people and offers full technical capabilities including surround sound, DVD, and full size screen projection perfect for lectures, presentations, or entertainment.

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For more information contact: Marcela Mikowski at
813.935.8552 ext. 421 or email. Se habla Español.

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Saunders Pavillion
An Elegant Outpost

Saunders PavillionThe Saunders Pavilion provides creature comforts for larger groups, while maintaining the outdoor appeal of a true adventure. The pavilion can accommodate 1,400 people standing or 450 seated. A private entrance and restrooms are available for your guests. The Pavilion is a prime location to choose if you have a theme in mind. It can be transformed into a black tie venue or into a backyard BBQ. The sky is the limit!

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Garden of Love
Love in Bloom

Garden of LoveTampa's Lowry Park Zoo's Garden of Love provides a tranquil, tropical setting for an unforgettable wedding or special occasion. Up to 100 guests can enjoy the flowers and tropical plants that set this location ablaze in color. The Garden of Love is an outdoor venue available for rentals during the day and night.

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