Lowry Park Zoo

For families with a penchant for nature and wildlife, Lowry Park Zoo Camp is a veritable playground. Steeped in an ethos of hands-on learning, the camp is home to the impressive 17,400 square foot Zoo School. This educational powerhouse is no ordinary school, boasting a lecture hall, a resource center, and 13 classrooms specifically designed to foster curiosity and learning in children. The Zoo School is a testament to the power of philanthropy, with major funding coming from notable Tampa resident Patricia C. Sullivan, a former school teacher, and the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation. Their generosity resulted in an exhibit hall and a new annex, adding more classrooms and expanding the potential of the camp. The annex, completed in 2008, extended the reach of the camp's youth and teen programs. It also added much-needed restrooms and office space. This expansion was made possible by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Senator Mel Martinez, and the Thomas Family, in addition to Patricia C. Sullivan. The impact of Lowry Park Zoo Camp is far-reaching. In the last fiscal year alone, the camp's educational programs have engaged more than 203,000 children. This is a testament to its commitment to enriching young lives with knowledge and respect for the environment and wildlife. In essence, Lowry Park Zoo Camp offers an extraordinary opportunity for your children to deepen their understanding of the natural world, all while having a whale of a time! It's like a summer safari of learning, right at your doorstep.