The ZooTampa at Lowry Park & The Florida Aquarium combo package includes tickets to both fun attractions in Tampa. Select dates and customize your Zoo Tampa and Florida Aquarium tickets to book this money-saving vacation package.
Start your adventure and fully immerse yourself in the magical world of sea and land! Meet the animals from both worlds and indulge in fun interactive activities, exhibits, and shows. Experience an adventure of a lifetime in Downtown Tampa’s best, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Florida Aquarium! Get ready for an educational tour with a twist of entertainment and enjoyment with the whole family.
Ready to conquer the natural refuge at the heart of Lowry Park? Let your senses come alive as you discover ZooTampa at Lowry Park’s lush habitat, mangrove forest, and up-close encounters with animals. Enhance the sensory experience with the sounds of jolly monkeys and majestic giraffes that are heard throughout the area. Enjoy a peaceful stroll with warmth and be one with nature.
This award-winning zoo houses over 1300 animals with a huge habitat area, so you can always have something new to explore. Regardless if you're coming up close with the playful elephants, the endangered Florida panther's elegant movements, marveling at the magnificent and beautiful feathers of flamingos, or going on a Safari ride, every trip to Zoo Tampa is truly an extraordinary quest for all ages.
What makes ZooTampa remarkable is its leading conservation of endangered animals advocacy in the United States. Be part of the movement and learn more about the lifesaving care of animals in the zoo. Spend time learning about manatees from the leader of rescue rehabilitation and release of Florida species. ZooTampa is also topnotch in the lifesaving treatment of the majestic manatees at David A Straz Jr Manatee Critical Care Center.
With an abundance of things to experience and learn, the fun doesn't end with close encounters with animals. Zoo Tampa also offers an array of facilities to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Stop for a moment and begin the fun at the zoo with a splash at the Roaring Springs—plunge in a refreshing water adventure ride, perfect for adults and kids alike. Kids can also enjoy the outdoor water in the splash area, so make sure to bring extra clothes!
Add a foodie-filled break and have glorious eats in one of the many sumptuous dining options, from light snacks to heavy meal restaurants. Make sure to take an item home with you at one of the gift shops in the park filled with unique items.
Whatever you’re looking for, ZooTampa has something just for you! The zoo’s amenities and experiences make it perfect for family vacations. At TampaZoo, education and entertainment are packed into one!
Continue the fun-filled adventure to another under-the-sea experience! Another spot to tick off your bucket list is this water theme park, the Florida Aquarium. The aquarium boasts an array of diverse sea creatures and natural habitats, the Wetlands Trail with mangrove forests, free flying birds, a million-gallon coral reef system, interactive touch pools, and an outdoor Splash Pad.
All these are included in the general admission, perfect for friends and the whole family, especially with small children. Be transported to the world of epic water adventure as you enter through the Florida Aquarium!
Make your way through the aquarium's deeper parts that feature various exhibits where you'll see many marine animals such as sea turtles, sharks, African penguin, Stingrays, otters, and many more. Spend hours cruising along one of the main events in Florida Aquarium—the Wild Dolphin Cruise, where you'll see spectacular wildlife creatures in the waters of Tampa Bay. Get a chance to meet bottlenose dolphins and other native bird species.
Follow along with the Ocean Decade Exhibition, a traveling global art showcase highlighting the importance and people's awareness of marine life. This exhibit displays unique digital artworks that raise awareness about the ocean and its conservation.
Have a phenomenal experience, and check out the Wetlands Trail exhibit, which highlights a variety of habitats that exist throughout Florida's wetlands. Get ready to meet river otters, alligators, and plenty of bird species. Enjoy all the more in the Moon Bay jelly touch exhibit and watch these moon jellies gracefully drift in their habitat.
Go deeper than just observing the marine life and get up close and personal with the fascinating animals. Another astonishing activity to enjoy in Florida Aquarium is the Swim with the Fishes. Visitors can put on a wetsuit or snorkel gear and swim with the resident fish of the aquarium in the Coral Reef Gallery. Swimming isn't your thing? You can feed the stingrays or join the behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium.
In addition to its numerous exhibits and interactive activities, Florida Aquarium is dedicated to education and conservation. Learn about marine life from the aquarium's marine biologists and educators. Encourage conservation by raising awareness about taking care of the ocean by providing many educational opportunities for families and school groups, which include field trips, camps, and workshops.
However you decide on your sunny Florida getaway, don’t miss the chance to encounter the charming animals in both land and sea. From diving with fish to feeding animals, the possibilities are endless in these two top destinations. So, journey along these incredible attractions and behold the unique and special activities and experiences these two can offer!
