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

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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Terribleparken

Jul 2022

This place is horrible and a cash grab the question are 2 hours long just for all the rides to be broken after 5 minutes after 6 hours I tried 2 rides

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We regret to read that you did not find value in your recent visit to the park. We have forwarded your comments and concerns to the proper leadership for their internal review and improvement. - MM

cembury

Jul 2022

Terrible experience on 21st July 2022! Queuing times were ridiculous due to many rides being closed for maintenance, managed to get 4 rides in total from arriving at 10.15 to 18.30! The new ride 'Iron Gwazi' at 11am the operator (lady) who was assigning people to the ride lines was letting some rides go with empty seats despite the crazy numbers queuing! Queuing for 2 hours on Cheetah, the extended line that went around the closed skyride queuing area was made up of plastic barriers in a small area with a small piece of rope on the narrow stairs with no fans or ventilation! I had to leave the queue as it was so hot I was about to pass out. I couldn't bring myself to join the line again. We have been to Busch Gardens a number of times, this was by far the worst experience and was planning to return on our second week but will not bother.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We regret to read about this recent experience at our park. Unfortunately, despite annual maintenance and daily operating inspections, our rides can experience technical difficulties, just as any other mechanical device and can experiences delays. The health and safety of our guests is our number one priority, and we apologize these standards were not met on the date of your visit. We have forwarded your comments and concerns to our proper leadership for their internal review and action. - MM

steveh455

Jul 2022

If Disney is the “Happiest place on earth” then Busch Gardens has to take the title for “The most miserable place on earth”. Having spent a number of days at Disney and experienced the happy, cheerful staff who always had a smile and a friendly greeting it was quite a shock to the system being at Busch Gardens. We have been here for 5 hours so far and most ride staff have not uttered a single word to us (a grunt or two at best), not even in response to a greeting from us. The rides themselves seem understaffed, with 1 member of staff at the main entrance of each ride and no-one controlling the embarkation points on many of them so it turns into a free for all where the quick queue and standard queues merge. On one ride we were told the quick queue wasn’t operating as there was “only a short queue” in the standard line but 2 minutes later people were let into the quick queue. Regardless of the length of the standard queue the quick queue should always operate when you have paid for it! Food quality and choice is very poor, with most outlets serving the exact same choices (pizza, chicken, burger or Caesar salad). During the current thunderstorm, there is a huge queue at the Giraffe Bar in the Serengeti Overlook and only 1 person working the entire bar area. The rides themselves are really good, but the entire experience feels cheap, run down and leaves me wishing I’d spent the money elsewhere instead. The ONLY reason I’ve given it as high as 2/5 is because the rides are actually very good.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for reaching out about your most recent visit. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment you experienced because of the behavior of our team members. The hospitality that we show our guests has always been the hallmark of our park. We have shared your comments with our park leadership team for their further review. However, we are happy to read that you enjoyed our attractions and took the time to experience our exciting thrills! - MM