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Featured Event
Food and Wine Festival
Mar. 9 - May 19
A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food and Wine Festival
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Park hours & schedule
View park hours, upcoming events, presentation schedules and activity times for your next visit.
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Our Park in Your Pocket
All-New Busch Gardens App
Download our FREE App to easily navigate the park, view ride wait times, purchase add-on experiences, and more!
Animal experiences
From some of the world’s most interesting animals to some of its most endangered, share in our passion for the animals in our care through up-close encounters.
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Rides & attractions
Whether you’re a coaster enthusiast or want rides that are fun for the whole family, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is home to some of Florida's best roller coasters & thrill rides.
Award-winning shows
Enjoy world-class entertainment with exciting live shows for all ages, including award-winning productions and interactive, kid-friendly shows.
Seasonal events
From seasonal fireworks spectaculars and beer-inspired festivals to Halloween scares, holiday celebrations and more, there’s always a new reason to visit.
Accredited & certified
Our animal habitats and animal practices are independently accredited, reviewed, audited, and certified by premier zoological and animal welfare organizations. This ensures that we not only meet, but exceed, the highest standards of animal care, anywhere.According to AZA, fewer than 10% of the ~2,800 animal exhibitors licensed by the USDA in the U.S. have met their standards, and we are one of them.
Join Our Team
We're hiring!
Looking for a fun job with amazing perks? We’re seeking friendly and energetic individuals to join us for an EPIC year of new attractions, events and more!
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Tickets + Lodging
Vacation Packages
Experience the ultimate getaway with our exclusive vacation packages! Stay at top-notch hotels like The Don CeSar, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Embassy Suites Tampa, or Hyatt Place. Enjoy free shuttles, park admission, savor 10% off dining and much more. Book now and make unforgettable memories!
About Us
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is a family-oriented theme park featuring up-close encounters with exotic animals, incredible thrill rides and live entertainment. With nearly 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species, the park’s zoological collection is a marquee attraction for families. With 10 thrilling coasters, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is known for the fastest, steepest, tallest coasters in the country. Iron Gwazi, the Parks newest and award-winning thrill ride, takes riders to new heights, plunging for 206 foot tall peak into a 91 degree drop and reaching top speeds of 76 miles per hour. Cheetah Hunt®, a triple-launch roller coaster, carries riders high above the park, and then races down along the ground through a rocky gorge. It is the park’s longest thrill ride and also innovatively integrates the coaster next to the Cheetah Run® animal habitat. Guests can get closer than ever to tigers in Jungala® and soar through the air on Montu®. And, for a behind-the-scenes look at how we care for animals, the Animal Care Center™ welcomes guests to closely observe the veterinary care and treatment we provide every day. The park also offers seasonal events including the terrifying Howl-O-Scream® and the holiday wonderland of Christmas Town™. Just across the street is the Adventure Island® water park featuring water slides, relaxing wave pools and other ways to have fun in the hot Florida sun.
Location: 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQs
As a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass Member, will I get free guest tickets?
Can I bring food to the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park?
No outside food or drinks are allowed into the park except bottled water. We offer many dining options inside the park. Try one of our many restaurants or upgrade to theAll-Day Dining Dealfor an exciting dining experience.
Can I upgrade to a Annual Pass Membership from a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay single-day ticket?
Does Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offer free Wi-Fi for visiting guests?
Yes, we offer free Wi-Fi to our guestsby selectingBuschGardensWiFito connect once inside the park. Signal reception may vary by location and device type.
Is smoking allowed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Yes, smoking is allowed at Busch Gardens Tampa in designated smoking areas (including electronic cigarettes). You can find smoking areas on thepark mapor theBusch Gardensmobile app.
What are Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's park hours?
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's park hours vary. For park hours and presentation times, please clickhere.
What credit cards are accepted at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover and JCB are accepted at all ticket booths, restaurants,and gift shops with proper identification.
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