The Zoo & You     Things at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo just wouldn't be the same without the support of our community here in Tampa Bay. Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo receives only about 3% annually of it's operating budget from governmental support. The average zoo in the USA receives more than 40%! That means everything you do here is greatly appreciated by the Tampa's Lowry Park Zoological Society, staff, animals and all of your other fellow community members that love the zoo. For more info on how you can become more involved with the Zoo, our contact info, or even positions available, simply click on the appropriate link below... With a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo proves it's a responsible and worthy cause. Click here to see how you might get involved. Each year the zoo receives more than 30,000 hours of volunteer time! We couldn't do it without you! Help support the animals in the zoo by purchasing an Adoption Package. With all of our cute and cuddly creatures, how can you resist? The zoo offers many exciting career opportunities to qualified individuals. Check to see what might interest you. What better way to see the natural world than with the zoo. This travel program is hosted by zoo staff and goes to many exciting destinations like Africa and Galapagos Islands. Book your trip today! This section offers information to members of the media in interested public about the current events and relevant topics at the zoo. How did the zoo originate? With a long history in Tampa-- it's an interesting story. Find out more about our programs, donations, events or volunteering?