Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Admission Ticket

Overview

Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa is the ultimate family adventure park, featuring an unparalleled combination of animal encounters, live entertainment and world-class thrill rides.

City: Tampa

Tue 01 Oct

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Starting at $111.59

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Tue 01 Oct

Starting at $111.59

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What's Included

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Tampa
10165 N McKinley Dr,

Before your Visit:
Step 1: Please review Terms of Service
Step 2: Present the eTicket along with a Photo ID to a park representative at the turnstiles, located at the main entrance.

Terms of Service:
The eTicket may not be copied, transferred, or resold. Ticket is only valid for the person listed on the ticket. Ticket is non-refundable. Void if altered. Non-redeemable for cash. Photocopies will not be accepted. Bio-scan and photo ID required. Will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Remains the property of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Will be confiscated or revoked without restitution for misuse. Valid during normal operating hours. Blackout dates apply. Ticket expires one year from date of purchase.

** Please Note ** If you have purchased a Multi-Park Ticket, be sure to check the operating calendar for each park as they have different opening days and may only be open seasonally **

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants under the age of 3 years (2 years and 11 months) do not require admission. Proof of age such as a birth certificate may be required.
Wheelchairs are available for rental on a first come first serve basis.
Please note: The date selected at the time of booking is for the intended date of travel. This ticket is only for U.S residents, proof of residency maybe checked at the gate.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Busch Gardens

One of the top zoos in North America, Busch Gardens brings you face-to-face with more exotic and endangered animals than any destination outside of Africa. Prepare yourself for heart-pounding excitement with SheiKra - America's first dive coaster. Discover a colorful village nestled among towering trees, explore a 3-story play land of climbing nets and exploration tunnels, soar above the treetops on a zip line adventure or launch into the sky from inside a 35-foot (10 meter) waterfall. Then, come face-to-face with orangutans and test your strength in a tug of war with a Bengal tiger, all in Jungala - the only jungle in the world that plays with you. For additional fun, choose from combo ticket options with SeaWorld Orlando, Adventure island Tampa and Aquatica Orlando! All-day parking and unlimited parking packages are also available.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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46reidm

Jun 2021

I went on a Monday and it wasn't too crowded. Longest I waited for a ride was maybe 30 minutes. Did all the rides except for Cheetah Hunt due to weather. Overall, I recommend this park for anyone who loves roller coasters. Animal exhibits need a lot of work. The worst part of my visit was paying for a locker rental to ride the coasters since I was there solo. Seems like they made the rule of not being able to take loose items on the ride or leave them on the platform as a way to price gouge and get more money out of you. I'd like to go back but it won't be for a long time.

AnotherDisneyAdult

Jun 2021

My husband and I had never been to Busch Gardens before, so we really went into this experience with an open mind. We recently became Annual Passholders to the SeaWorld parks and wanted to check this park out. Overall, we liked a few of the experiences, but it was not a great day. Please keep in mind that this review reflects a weekend visit during peak season. Here is an overview of our experience to Busch Gardens: Attractions: We loved the animal attractions at the park! The exhibits were pretty nice and well-maintained. We enjoyed the train that takes you around the park and through the safari area. We also thought the "Cirque Electric"show was pretty cool. Be advised that this is a LARGE property so there are a lot of things to see. Patrons are made aware of this by signage at the front of the park. However, we definitely did not feel like the thrill rides were worth the extremely long waits. We were only able to ride two major thrill attractions: "Cheetah Hunt" and "Cobra's Curse." Both of these were fun enough, but we waited over an hour each. It appeared that they were loading an entire train car with just Quick Queue guests while the stand-by line moved at a snail's pace. My husband and I felt uncomfortable in both of these rides as well. We are both 6 feet tall, and the harnesses/restraints on the rides and the leg room was not ideal. I can't imagine how anyone taller than the two of us could ride them. There are many thrill coasters at the park, but it was certainly not feasible to ride them all on just a base ticket with no Quick Queue (which is expensive). Food and Drink: We ate at "Oasis Pizza" across from the Cheetah Hunt coaster. My husband and I split a cheese pizza and fries. For the price of the food, I expected it to be decent quality. However, we both decided that it reminded us of a school lunch. I have had better theme park food for the same price elsewhere. Other than that, we ended up buying most of our drinks from the fridges in merchandise locations. That seemed to be the only option because very few other restaurants and stands were open, and if they were open, they had long lines. Very clearly they are short staffed. Luckily my husband and I were okay throughout the day with this strategy, but if you have a hungry family to feed I wish you luck. Environment: This one is the big deal for me. There were several points throughout the day were I just felt uncomfortable with the crowds and the atmosphere. After about 3 p.m., the park was full to the brim with people. We were asked to make a reservation to come to park, but I don't think it mattered at all because they were certainly not limiting capacity. With the long lines for rides, few options for food, and low staff you can imagine how it would be an unpleasant experience. I didn't see a single person cleaning or picking up trash or even managing crowds. It was pretty chaotic. As far as general environment and aesthetics go, it made me sad to see creative ride queues in a state of neglect. For example, the queue for the Cobra's Curse attraction had a lot of thought put into it. Despite that, guests have scratched their names into walls, ripped up elements of the theming, and left trash throughout the line. There was a literal pit of pennies and trash that guest had thrown below a statue that Busch Gardens couldn't be bothered to clean up. It's like they put in a lot of effort when the ride was new and never checked back in with it to maintain it. A lot of the park is like this. Like, it has the potential to be nice, but it isn't maintained. All of it needs a coat of paint and a good clean. Merchandise: We bought a souvenir holographic tiger cup as a meme. Would I Return?: If I came back to Busch Gardens Tampa, it would be on a weekday morning when it is quieter and more pleasant. Only because I have an annual pass, I will probably return in a few months from now to see if they transition from having a lack of staff and food options due to COVID-19. In summary, I think that they lost a lot of money during the pandemic and at this point are just trying to keep the park full and operating costs low.

emilyr640

Jun 2021

My family and I were in Orlando doing their theme parks, but decided to drive to Tampa to go to Busch Gardens. We had been to the park one other time in the past, and wanted to go again. My husband and 2 teen son's enjoyed the park once again! They have a great mix of big coasters and zoo exhibits. We ate lunch at the Dragon Fire Pavillion. The inside was air conditioned and they had a man playing the piano. We enjoyed the food court too. I had the orange chicken with lo mein, my boys had burgers and hubby had the chicken finger stack. My only complaint is the wait times posted for rides were not accurate at all. The wait times were longer than posted.