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ZooTampa Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa at Lowry Park

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Before and after, kid friendly

Picks for before and after, ranked by Wayfind Score and walking distance.

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    112 reviews$$ · Moderate0.7 mi
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    Dinner before · 0.7 mi from the venue
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    1.4k reviews0.8 mi
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    Dinner destination for inventive, locally sourced New American small plates in a rustic-chic space
    Dinner before · 0.8 mi from the venue
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    68 reviews$$ · Moderate1.0 mi
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    Dinner before · 1.0 mi from the venue
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  4. 4
    3.5k reviews0.7 mi
    Window service soft serve with creative flavors & toppings, shakes, dip cones & outdoor tables
    Something sweet after · 0.7 mi from the venue
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  5. 5
    109 reviews$ · Inexpensive0.8 mi
    Dessert cafe after · 0.8 mi from the venue
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  6. 6
    28 reviews$ · Inexpensive0.7 mi
    Dessert cafe after · 0.7 mi from the venue
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  7. 7
    578 reviews$$ · Moderate0.9 mi
    Family-owned fixture offering classic Italian desserts, pizza & sandwiches in an old-school setting
    Something sweet after · 0.9 mi from the venue
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Who should skip it

Your group wants real scares — that's Howl-O-Scream's job across town, not this one's.

The move

No reservation is required. Costumes are limited to children 12 and under; toy weapons are prohibited.

Getting there

Zoo main lot off North Blvd; it clears slowly at close, so beat the exit by leaving one show early.

One thing worth knowing

The zoo's animal habitats stay part of the show — night is when a lot of the residents are actually awake.

Make it an outing

Pair with dinner in Seminole Heights on the way — ten minutes south.

Official site — confirm dates and tickets before you travel

Going? Send it to whoever you’d go with — they’ll get the dates, the hours and where to park.

Verified 2026-09-29 against the organiser’s own listing. Verification source. More in Florida Events.