Tampa’s ZooQuarium Pass: ZooTampa & Florida Aquarium in Tampa, FL

Is parking available at the zoo and aquarium?

Yes. All guests enjoy complimentary parking at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. The Flordia Aquarium parking is $10 per vehicle in our lot on the corner of Channelside Drive and York Street. Please pay at the gate with a credit card before you park, as cash will not be accepted. 

Can I bring a bag to the park?

Bags, purses, backpacks, and other forms of bags are allowed inside the zoo and aquarium but are subject to inspection prior to zoo entry.

Can I bring snacks into the park for my children?

For the safety of the animals within the zoo, no outside food or beverages are allowed inside the zoo. Snacks, meals, and drinks are available for purchase throughout the zoo at dining locations including the Garden Grille, Boomer's Cafe, Safari Lodge, Sweet Shoppe, Rango Snacks, and Tamani's Oasis.

The Florida Aquarium does not allow outside food and drinks into the aquarium. This does not include bottles or baby food for infants or people with special dietary needs. The aquarium does have food and beverage available for purchase at Cafe Ray, Sandy's Shack, and Corona Cove. 

Can I bring my service animal into the zoo and aquarium?

Yes. Trained service animals are allowed in the zoo, so long as they are properly leashed. Personal pets are not permitted in the zoo for the safety of all animals and guests.

Service animals are always welcome at The Florida Aquarium. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a "service animal" as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Service animals must be harnessed and under the owner's control at all times. Restrictions may apply when required by stringent animal care regulations pursuant to animals in the aquarium's care.

Are the zoo and the aquarium accessible for wheelchairs and other mobility issues?

Yes. Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo goes to extreme lengths to ensure that all visitors have an extraordinary experience while at our zoo. All zoo pathways, facilities, and exhibits are accessible to all. In addition, the front parking lot, entryway, and walkways are designed to provide easy navigation for all guests.

The main entrance is accessible by wheelchair. The aquarium is fully accessible to guests with mobility issues, and a limited number of wheelchairs are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis with appropriate identification. Handicapped parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in The Florida Aquarium parking lot located north of the aquarium on the east side of Channelside Drive.

How much are wheelchair or stroller rentals at the zoo and aquarium? 

A limited quantity of manual wheelchairs and ECVs are available for rent inside ZooTampa on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the popularity of these rentals, and cannot guarantee availability or reserve equipment. ZooTampa offers the rental of strollers on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the popularity of our rentals, we are unable to guarantee availability or reserve equipment. Strollers are $13 and manual wheelchairs are $12. Rental fees are subject to change without notice. 

The Florida Aquarium has strollers and wheelchairs available for rent daily. Limited quantities are available and are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wheelchairs are $5 and scooters are $12. Single strollers are $5 and double strollers are $7.