Lowry Park Zoo - Tampa Zoos and Aquarium

  • Address: 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604-5958
  • Phone: +1 813 935 8552
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  • Website:www.lowryparkzoo.com
Average Rating
4.5
 50+ reviews
from 4 sources
Yelp
5.0
 3+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.5
 30+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.5
 16+ reviews
Frommers
1.0
 1+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $2

Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33604-5958

Lowry Park Zoo Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Tampa's first zoo can trace its history back to the 1930s. In 1957, this collection of animals and birds was moved to its current location on 41 acres. Recognized as one of the top three mid-sized zoos in the country, it is home to more than 1,500 animals, some endangered, who reside in natural h... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The rejuvenated Lowry Park Zoological Garden formally opened to the public on March 5, 1988, with more than 614,000 people visiting the facility during its first 12 months. Construction began on the second phase of the Zoo, the Florida Wildlife Center, in 1988, and Lowry Park ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Lowry Park Zoo, the #1 Family Zoo in America   In 2006 the Lowry Park Zoo was rated the #1 Family Zoo in America by "Child" magazine. The zoo has animals of all types in natural enclosures.   Asian Domain: Tapirs, tigers, komodo dragons, Lorikeet Free Flight Aviary (feeding allowed), indian... more on TripAdvisor
  • Recognized today as one of the top three mid-sized zoos in the country, the Lowry Park Zoo currently features 41 acres of lush, natural habitats comprising five main exhibit areas: The Florida Manatee and Aquatic Center, Native Florida Wildlife Center, Asian Domain, Primate World, Free-Flight Avi... more on Epinions.com
  • The opportunity to watch 3,000-pound manatees, Komodo dragons, Persian leopards, and rare red pandas makes this a worthwhile excursion after the kids have seen the plains of Africa at Busch Gardens. With lots of greenery, bubbling brooks, and waterfalls, this 24-acre zoo displays animals in setti... more on Frommers

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4.0
Dan at Visitor Services a great addition

(February 06, 2011 00:00)

Lowry park Zoo is a great little zoo in the area. I had a few minor problems in the whereabouts of certain areas. A nice man by the name of Dan in the visitor services department was a great help in all my questions. He knew every last awnser to my questions. He even personally took me to the Saf... A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
wonderful place

this place was amazing. It was geared for children and out 27 month old had a blast. From the bird feedings to touching manta rays to brushing lambs to feeding the giraff-my daughter had the time of her life. They had a great selection of animals and their displays made it fun and easy to watch t... brodster, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

1.0
ZOOBOO--What A Horrible Night We Had---won't be going again

We have been annual pass holders to Lowery Park Zoo for many years. Lowery Park Zoo always sends us the Zoo Newsletter telling all about the special happening at the Zoo. They ... peacebear40, a user of epinions.com. Read full review on Epinions.com

5.0
Celeste C. 's review

This zoo has come a very loong way!! I remember as a little girl going here and could not wait to leave. a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

3.0
clean and cool

(December 06, 2011 00:00)

I thought the Zoo, although small, was wonderful! The people were friendly and knowledgeable, the exhibits were neat and the restrooms were very clean. The food is standard fare and pricey but good especially at the cracker house. The boat trip was O.K. ... A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

Directions

Take I-275 to Sligh Ave. (exit 48) and follow the signs

Hours

Daily 9:30am-5pm

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: $18.95

Other Web Resources

  • Read more about Lowry Park Zoo on Yahoo! Travel
  • www.lowryparkzoo.com

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