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

Wed 25 Sep

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Starting at $111.59

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Wed 25 Sep

Starting at $111.59

Make a reservation

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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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cheryelle

Mar 2020

I visited Busch Gardens with two teenagers who enjoy rollercoasters. We visited on a Friday and stayed the entire day (10am-6pm). Parking was a breeze and for the first few hrs, the lines for the rides were minimal. In the afternoon, the queues were longer - 25-40 mins (particularly for Cheetah Hunt, Tigris, and Sheikra). The only disappointing part was Kumba was closed on our visit. We did get to see some of the animals, including a great pic of the hippo swimming in the water through the viewing glass. I unfortunately did not get to see any shows but I did pay extra ($40/person) for the Serengeti Safari Tour. You get very close to the giraffes and you get to feed them. It’s a great opportunity for a photo opt and we all enjoyed it. The tour includes a photographer but I took my own photos. I’d say the giraffes was the highlight of the Safari Tour. Because I likely won’t be visiting again for a very long time, I think it was worth the extra cost to experience it. The food was typical theme park food - expensive and overall poor quality. We ate at the Overlook - pizza, tenders, fries. It was meh. The train ride and Skyride are included in your park admission though the Skyride was not in service that day due to the windy weather. The train ride gives you a distant view of the animals and takes you to the other end of the park. You do have to get off that station and get back on if you want to ride it completely through the park. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and I think the price for the park admission is a good value.

homo_bogan

Mar 2020

I had never heard of Busch Gardens when we decided to visit but I am so glad we did. The tickets are much more affordable than the theme parks in nearby Orlando and in my opinion the rides were much better and the park atmosphere a lot more enjoyable. We went on a Saturday with beautiful weather and found the park to be a little busy but not packed. Parking was easy, with a tram to take you from the parking lot to the park entrance. We did not have to wait in either direction. As with most theme parks, food and drink is quite expensive but there are lots of water fountains dotted around the park for a drink. Unfortunately the wooden roller coaster was closed which was the main reason we decided to go there so that was a shame but I certainly did not feel I missed out with the other rides. We rented a transferable day pass for the lockers for $8 which I recommend as this gives you peace of mind to store your belongings at each ride. Most of the rides had short lines so there was no long queues except for Cheetah which we waited about 1.5 hours for, and I must say was worth every minute of the wait. The ride is incredibly unique and a really great experience. The cable car is a great way to get from one side of the park to the other and there are excellent views of the park and the animals. All of the other rides and attractions are fantastic and a lot of theme are unique to the park. We had a great day and would not hesitate to return

hcarnaby

Mar 2020

This was my first visit to Busch Gardens since it changed ownership after the sale of Budweiser to AmBev. It is now run as an amusement park with less attractions relating to gardens, birds and African animals. There are also no more hospitality centers with free beer. In fact, there is nothing free anymore with water setting you back $3.50 a bottle. The attractions of the park are now clearly focused on the roller coasters and they do have some great ones. This is no Cedar Point or Six Flags but if you are into coasters the park is worth the $100 admission and #25 parking. However, if you are like me and too fat to ride the coasters, it was frankly a disappointment. Be prepared to walk a lot and bring suncreen.