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 24 Sep

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Starting at $111.59

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Tue 24 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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hawaiian_rays

Feb 2020

Our second visit within five years; we really enjoyed both! We stayed at a Villa in Orlando area and the trip was fast to Busch Gardens as well as back later in the day (we left around 3:30 p.m. and arrived just before opening time). Weekdays are pretty good and we did not need "Quick Queue," which would have been a waste of money. We headed to the Egypt area first to take advantage of shorter coaster rides (Montu, Cobra's Curse). Our favorite, Cheetah, had just gone down for maintenance the exact day, so we learned a lesson to call the park to check whether particular rides will be down for maintenance, in advance. We next enjoyed the Edge of Africa area, which is a good time to go, still early, animals out and about; afternoon times are not as populated. We got to see Lion feeding, a terrific experience. On our last trip, we did the train ride, which was very good, but this time, we opted for the Skyride from The Edge of Africa to take us over to the Jungala area. We were focused on getting in the coasters and did wonderful Sheikra coaster, followed by the new and exciting (but very short) Tigris ride. We backtracked to the Congo area to Congo area to ride the Kumba coaster (great too). We next walked over to the Pantopia area intending to do Falcon's Fury (but it was broken down all day) and had our lunch in that area (pretty good, lots of room/tables). We then did the walk around the Serengeti Plain to see more animals, then headed to Nairobi area to see the gorillas (not to miss). There is no perfect way to get around the entire park, but a combination of the Skyride (to get across the wide area fast) and the train for multiple stops, are good options. We wouldn't try to walk the entire park, if your goal is maximizing a shorter day visit. Crowd levels tend to pick up around lunch time, from what we've seen, but still pretty manageable. We had one backpack, but didn't need to rent any lockers. All the coasters had areas near pillars on the cubby hole side of the coaster. You need to plan to walk across the coaster seats, quickly put down your bags or hats, etc., then get back on the coaster. Worked well for us. We finished up by walking from Nairobi to Morocco, then to Bird Gardens, Sesame Street Safari of Fun area, then Back through Stanleyville for a second ride on the Tigris coaster (it is rather new, so sometimes it has temporary delays); we then grabbed the Skyride from Jungala back to the Edge of Africa area and finished our day, close to the front gates. Overall, we recommend getting there a little early, but not too early, and getting in the most popular coasters first, as the zoo areas never seem to get too congested. If you have younger kids, be sure to check the height requirements for all the coasters, so you know in advance which ones the kids can ride ... we saw people taking kids that were too young into some of the coaster lines, and weren't doing the height checks, only to be rejected. Given the date we went and the rather cool conditions that day, we opted not to do the water rides. On our prior visit, we did them, and we enjoyed Stanley Falls plume and Congo River Rapids. You will get VERY wet on both rides. Highly recommend packing trash bags to put your shoes in and switching to flip-flops to avoid soaked feet. Rain ponchos are a must in cooler weather, as it will take quite a while to dry out from those rides. We think Busch Gardens is a great place for the mix of zoo and some very good, exciting coasters. Have fun!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts concerning your recent visit to Busch Gardens. The experiences and comments of our guests are always welcome and greatly appreciated. We have shared your comments with the leadership team for their review and appropriate action.

Philip G

Feb 2020

Busch Gardens has two distinct sets of features. There are the roller coasters which get more scary each year. These are great for those who love roller coasters, but not great for young children or people with physical limitations. Then there are the animals which are set up very nicely for viewing. It is an expensive zoo if you do not like roller coasters. The food is expensive and not good. We did not do the extra cost activities, as they are quite expensive for a family.

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Feb 2020

211leonardc

Feb 2020

This was our first time at Bush Gardens Tampa. We had a great time! The rides were great, plenty of things to do. The eat and drink all day add on is definitely worth it. The park is clean, and all the staff were friendly. If you are thinking about going...do it you will not be disappointed.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts concerning your visit. The comments of our guests are always welcome and greatly appreciated. We look forward to hosting you again soon!