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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $111.59

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $111.59

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Admission Ticket

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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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End point

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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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Reviews (656)

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Mags B

Oct 2022

We haven't been to Busch Gardens for nearly 20 years and as the roller coasters were high adrenaline we thought we'd travel down to show our teenagers a different park. 2 of my boys just love the fast roller coasters and they LOVED it. My other son doesn't but there was plenty of things to keep him occupied too. We enjoyed seeing the animals too. We missed the air conditioning in the wait lines but luckily the queues weren't too long. Very annoyed that the Skyride, Big Tower Drop, Pirate Ship and Cobras Curse were all off the day we visited. There should be some kind of compensation / information to allow you to change your day should this be the case - I understand there will be maintenance issues but it would be good to know before you travel all the way down there. Wifi is another thing they need to get sorted. Our boys are older now so we split up from the adrenaline junkies at times but found it hard to get in contact with them due to the terrible wifi connection in certain areas. Food - we went to the Zambia Smokehouse which was nice for lunch. Pulled Pork sandwiches were nice but the rolls were soggy. We went to Zagora Cafe for dinner where we had the cheeseburgers. It was AWFUL. Burgers were dry with hard rolls thrown together and we were eating them in fly infested tables. Not a nice experience and they were a fortune. Lastly the shows. Electric Circus, Ice skating Show, and the drums show at the end of the day were fantastic. Loved them! Not sure if we would rush back especially as it looks like when reading other reviews, that it wasn't just our opinion on the negatives points - Food and closed rides being the biggest gripes

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share some details from your experience at the park. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the attractions at our park. We take pride is hosting some of the most thrilling rides in Florida! Some of our attractions are temporarily closed due to extended maintenance. This can be reviewed prior to your visit through our website. We regret that this information was not communicated to you before your visit. We appreciate your review on our Zambia Smokehouse and Zagora Café. We apologize for any disappointment caused from the quality or service provided at these restaurants. We would like to assure you that this was in no way representative of our park or the quality of food we offer. We have forwarded your review to our culinary leadership team for further review. We would be happy to review this experience further with you. Please reach out to us at: [email protected], if you wish to proceed. -EM

Josh H

Oct 2022

Paid 340 dollars to come to howl o scream. Showed up at 6:30 Went in one mediocre haunted house after a 90 minute wait, and wasted 3 hours of our time with shut down rides. Waited multiple times for fire alarms to go off and kick us out of line. 340 dollars to walk around and be bored for the whole night. Don’t waste your money on this cash grab, when asking park employees about it. There’s no reimbursements, no tickets to come back another day. Just wasted time and money

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share some details regarding your recent visit. We regret to read that our Howl-o-Scream event did not meet the value that you had anticipated. We do apologize that you were unable to enjoy your experience due to ride delays and other experiences. If you would like us to review your experience further, please contact us at [email protected], for further assistance. - HM

Teithiwr

Oct 2022

The roller coasters are what make this park worth visiting, but you can't help comparing the experience to a day out at Disney or Universal. Some fantastic rides and low attendance (on a September weekday) meant a great time for us. On the downside, staff seemed generally disinterested - bored even - and it was difficult to find your way around with inadequate signage in places. Food was expensive, many outlets were closed and the main eatery had none of the atmosphere or style of the Orlando parks. Would I return? For Iron Gwazi, you bet!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the park! We take pride in hosting some of the most thrilling attractions in Florida. We are delighted to hear that you and your family were able to enjoy our attractions during our visit. We do apologize for any disappoint caused from our Ambassadors. There is never a reason for an employee to be anything other than welcoming to our guests. We would like to assure you that this was in no way representative of our park or other team members. We have forwarded your comments and concerns to our leadership team for further review. -EM