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General Admission
ages 12+
 
$49.95
Youth
ages 3-11
 
$39.95
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Stingray Encounter
 
In-Water Stingray Encounter

Join us at Stingray Shores and wade into the water for an up-close-and-personal encounter with these amazing animals!

Guests must be at least 48 inches tall to participate. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a paid, participating adult.

All participants are required to bring an appropriate personal swimsuit, which will be worn under a wetsuit provided by ZooTampa.

Allergy Warning: The stingrays at ZooTampa are fed a diet of fish and shellfish. If you have seafood or shellfish allergies, you should not participate in this experience.
 
Koala Behind the Scenes Tour
 
Enjoy a special meet-and-greet with an adorable marsupial and behind-the-scenes look at the cozy habitat these animals call home.

Children 2 and under are free. Children 3 and older require a ticket. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult in order to participate in the experience.
 
White Rhino Encounter
 
Travel behind-the-scenes to the Rhino night house and meet a member of our White Rhino crash!

Open to ages 5 and up. All participants require a ticket, and children 5-17 must also be accompanied by a paid, participating adult.
 
Indian Rhino Feeding
 
Enjoy an unforgettable experience offering a tasty treat to one of our Indian Rhinos!

Open to ages 5 and up. All participants require a ticket, and children 5-17 must also be accompanied by a paid, participating adult.
 
African Elephant Behind the Scenes Tour
 
Travel behind-the-scenes to watch an elephant training session and find out how we care for the largest land animal on earth!

Open to ages 5 and up. All participants require a ticket, and children 5-17 must also be accompanied by a paid, participating adult.
 
African Penguin Backstage
 
Meet a member of our penguin colony and smile for a special photo op!

Open to all ages. Participants 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Participants 3 and up require a ticket, and children 17 and under must also be accompanied by a paid, participating adult.
 
Giraffe Encounter
 
Get eye to eye with the world’s tallest animal as you participate in a training session with our giraffe family!

Open to ages 5 and up. All participants require a ticket, and children 5-17 must also be accompanied by a paid, participating adult.
 
Clouded Leopard Encounter
 
Get-up close and learn how we care for this majestic cat, all while helping out!

Open to all ages. Participants 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Participants 3 and up require a ticket, and children 17 and under must also be accompanied by a paid, participating adult
 
Giant Tortoise Encounter
 
Go on habitat and enjoy an up-close interaction with one of our Giant Tortoises!

Open to all ages. Participants 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Participants 3 and up require a ticket, and children 17 and under must also be accompanied by a paid, participating adult.
 
Manatee Critical Care Center Behind the Scenes Tour
 
Go behind-the-scenes to see the lifesaving work we do to care for sick, injured, and orphaned manatees each and every day!

Open to ages 5 and up, but recommended for ages 12 and up. All participants require a ticket, and children ages 5-17 must also be accompanied by a paid, participating adult.
 

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