Basic Field Trip Rates

Grades Pre-K thru 12

$8.00 per student

1 free chaperone per 10 students (ages 6 and up)

1 free chaperone per 5 students (ages 5 and under)

Additional Chaperone/teachers $12.00.  Senior chaperones (60+) $11.00.

Free Parking

Free Admission for Bus Drivers

Minimum of 15 paying visitors for group rate

Prices subject to change


The Educators Guide
to Tampa's Lowry
Park Zoo


Click here to download the '08 - '09 Edzoocator Catalog;

(1 MB, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)





Enhance Your Field Trip

Edzoocator Program

45 min Powerpoint and animal presentation for $2.00 per student and $2.00 per chaperone.

All programs meet the sunshine state standards.

Choose from topics such as Native Florida, Manatees, Rainforest Adventure , Australian and African themed programs.

1 free chaperone per 10 students



Wildlife Presentation

Come face to face with our live animal ambassadors
Scales, Feather's and Fur- Have you ever wondered how an owl keeps its feathers clean, or why an angora rabbit is soft and furry while a alligator is covered in scutes.

  • Ages 3 and up
  • 30 minute program
  • $150.00 flat fee for up to 70 students/chaperones
  • Does not include zoo admission

  • 1 FREE chaperone/teacher per 10 students
  • Payment is due two weeks in advance


    Personal Tour of the Zoo

    Don't miss a second of Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo! Our Edzoocator Xtreme is a high paced, information packed program designed for groups on the go. Who knows the zoo better than we do? Let us teach your group about our animal friends' habitats and native homelands. Learn how we, at the Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, care for our animals and their futures.

  • 45 minutes (30 minute guided tour, 15 minute animal enrichment)
  • Grades Pre-K and up
  • $4 per person*with Zoo admission (school groups)
  • $7 per person* without Zoo admission (school groups)
  • Minimum of 15 participants

    Choose one of our four amazing themes:

  • Florida- Meet the original Florida natives, past, present and.futures unknown.

  • Primates- 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.

  • Asia- From unusual tapirs to the appealing Sumatran tigers explore the extremes that Asia has to offer.

  • 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.



    NEW! Zoo Wide Scavenger Hunt / Team Building Activity
  • Heading to the Zoo soon and want to add some educational fun? Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo offers a scavenger hunt for a class or for the entire school.  At the end we will supply the winning group a prize.

    Ages 5 through Adults

    60 minutes

    Scavenger Hunts/Team Building Activity must be scheduled in advance due to staff preparation

    Minimum total of 15 people, including chaperones/teachers

    15-30 participants $75

    30-60 participants $90

    61-90 participants $110

    91-120 participants $130

    121-150 participants $165

    151-200 participants $200

    *Prices subject to change





    Save Time and Money by pre-ordering Lunch and Gift Bags

    Pre-Order Lunches
    All kids menu items come with Juice Box, Potato Chips and a cookie. The price below is subject to tax unless a tax exempt certificate is present at the time of order.

    Kids - Hot Lunch $5.95 (plus tax) each
    Hot Dog, Cheeseburger, Chicken Nuggets, Tuna Fish.

    Kids - Cold Lunch $4.50 (plus tax) each
    Tuna Fish
    Ham and Cheese
    Turkey and cheese

    Lunches must be ordered a week before your visit date. Call 813-935-8552 ext 254
    *Prices subject to change

    Pre-Ordered Gift Bags
    We look forward to having your group here at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. This year we are offering a gift bag program that allows students to purchase a souvenir without shopping in the Gift Shop.

    $3.00 Gift Bag includes:
    Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo pencil
    Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo postcard
    Goody Bag surprise (could be keychain, small toy, stickers etc..)

    Call the gift shop buyer at 813-935-8552 x215 to order your goody bags. They will be available for pick-up at the main gift shop the day of your visit.

    **If you want your gift bag to feature a specific animal and/or want to include a plush animal, this is available at an additional fee. Call the gift shop buyer regarding pricing and available animals.
    *Prices subject to change