African Penguins

Frosty’s Foam Factory

Zoo Wide Display of Lights

Free Unlimited Rides

Jingle Bell Narrated
Horse Carriage Ride


Live Reindeer

Santa Photos

Holiday Carolers

Windows On Main Street


Holiday Themed Games

Winter Wildlife Show

Special Holiday Gift Shop

African Penguins
The Zoo’s newest feathered friends, African penguins, will stay up late for the festivities enchanting visitors with their extraordinary social and inquisitive behavior in the Penguin Beach exhibit.
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Frosty's Foam Factory
Children will be treated to Frosty's Foam Factory, where Frosty and his pals create their "foam" snow alternative, perfect for the tropical holiday weather in Tampa Bay.
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Zoo Wide Display of Lights
Enjoy a holiday stroll around the Zoo and see a dazzling display of millions of lights. Animal figures, snowflakes, trees and "moving" displays light up the Zoo in a magical way. The whole Zoo's been adorned and this season's display promises to be the biggest and brightest yet!
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FREE Unlimited Rides*
Ride as often as you can on any of these rides for free. The Jungle Carousel, NEW Tasmanian Tiger roller Coaster, Boomer's Flyin' Bananas, Pony Trek and Gator Falls flume ride. Be sure not to miss the Skyfari Skyride where you'll get a bird's eye view of the Zoo and the millions of lights on display. You'll even get to see some lights that can't be seen from the ground!
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Jingle Bell Narrated Horse Carriage Ride
Who says you can't ride in a one horse open sleigh when there is no snow? Not us! Bring your whole family to enjoy our delightful jingle bell carriage ride pulled by a team of Haflinger horses. You'll see a dazzling display of lights, while enjoying this narrated ride. It's a holiday tradition. Carriage rides are $4 per person. Get your tickets early as space is limited.
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Live Reindeer
They are not needed at The North Pole just yet, so come meet some of Santa's reindeer at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. See these amazing animals up close. Be sure to whisper your address to them so they know where to stop during their holiday flight! This year six "not so tiny" reindeer will make the journey from the North Pole to the Zoo for the Holidays.
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Santa Photos
Visit Santa and tell him your holiday wishes. Photo opportunities with Santa cost $5 per person. Located in Wallaroo Station.
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Holiday Carolers
Listen to the sounds of the season as you stroll throughout the Zoo. A variety of singers will be entertaining on select nights of the event.
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Windows on Main Street
Windows on Main Street returns this year bringing the old holiday tradition of elaborate department store window displays back to Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo.
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Holiday Themed Games
Kids, try your hand at several fun, old fashioned boardwalk style games. Games are $ .50 per game or five games for $2.
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Winter Wildlife Show
Come be entertained and learn about animal behavior in the winter. Owls, frogs, snakes, and pigs are some that you might encounter.
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Special Holiday Gift Shop
Discover the unique holiday shopping where you'll be sure to find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list.
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