Zoo classes aren't just for kids!
Check out these great opportunities to see and do more at
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo offers a
variety of programming geared towards adult audiences. Whether you are interested in a short program or long-term educational opportunities about animals and the environment, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is your resource.
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ABOUT ADULT PROGRAMS.
ZOO TO YOU PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo offers animals that can come out to your facility. Programming can take place indoors or outdoors for large or small audiences.
ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES
AT TAMPA'S LOWRY PARK ZOO
Volunteers provide valuable assistance in almost every area of the Zoo's operations. These committed individuals donate over 40,000 hours a year in a variety of capacities.
TEACHER CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo offers continuing education classes to give tips hands on environmental education experiences in the classroom as well as enhancing your field trip experience.
ADULT TRAVEL PROGRAM
The Zoo provides educational trips each year regionally, nationally and internationally.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND CLASSES
A variety of educational experiences are geared towards adults.
IN ZOO TOURS
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo offers a tour for adults that consist of Behind the Scenes information specific to our animals. Scheduling must be made in advance by calling 813-935-8552
ext. 268 or emailing Jamie Myers.
 Date: February 21
Time: 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Topic: Florida Boardwalk- Meet the original Florida natives, past present and.futures unknown.
Cost: $20 per person (includes Zoo admission)
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Date: February 28
Time: 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Topic: Primate World- Bring your group of primates to meet ours and learn about Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo's efforts to save our closest cousins of the animal kingdom.
Cost: $20 per person (includes Zoo admission)
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Date: March 21
Time: 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Topic: Asian Gardens- From unusual tapirs to the appealing white bengal tigers explore the extremes that Asia has to offer.
Cost: $20 per person (includes Zoo admission)
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Date: March 28
Time: 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Topic: Safari Africa- The African Savannah is home to some of the world's largest land mammals. Come on an African Safari and meet Africa's amazing giants.
Cost: $20 per person (includes Zoo admission)
Adult Hands on Experiences
Come see what your kids are talking about! Join our new Adult Continuing Education Classes that give you a chance to get up close and personal with our animals- just like your kids get at our camps! Each class includes an hour long learning session, lunch and a hands-on animal experience that you won’t forget!
Program Information:
- Ages: 18 and up
- Cost: Zoo Pass Holders $50 / Non-Zoo Pass Holders $60
- Time: 8:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
- Pre-registration is required no later than 2 weeks prior
Zoo Keeping 101
Sat., March 14
Learn about the Zoo’s exotic animal collection and work side by side with our keepers. This class will get you knee deep in... animal information!
Animal Handling and Presentation
Sat., April 25
Learn about why conservation and saving animals is so important to people and the planet. Then put your knowledge to the test and educate our Zoo guests while handling some of our animal ambassadors- from owls to alligators and everything in between.
Equestrian Class
Sat., May 23
Learn the “how to” when it comes to horse basics. This is a hands-on, horse-feeding, stall-mucking, hair-brushing, horse-riding camp which spends the entire day outdoors.
Registration can be completed online by clicking here.
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