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

Admission Ticket

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Meeting point

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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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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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jimfV4586LS

Jul 2022

I was offered an incentive package as a veteran. I paid $160 for a dining package and arrived at the park on 7/9/2022. It took nearly an hour to pay the $30 parking fee and park the car. We got to the tram station and there was a line about 3 city blocks long to enter the cattle pens at the tram station. Of course the trams were not in service and that was merely a line to get on the admissions line which stretched about 1/2 mile to the ticket booths. We were told it would take about 3 hours to get to the admissions booths. We had been on line about 30 minutes and had just reached the cattle pen maze. We still had 3 hours to go just to get to the gates. As a 75 year old disabled veteran, waiting 3 more hours in the Florida sun with no water and no bathrooms was not an option. I tried to call for a refund but my first call was disconnected and my second has been on hold for 58 minutes and still waiting. My heart goes out to all the families who stayed on that line and I only hope there were medical emergenices caused by BG's incompetence and careless disregard for their customers.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share some details regarding your recent visit to Busch Gardens Tampa. Due to some recent changes to our front gate entrance, guests may experience a delay trying to enter the park. The delay you experienced during your visit was longer than we anticipated. As we continue to improve our park, we want to thank guests for their continued support and patience. Despite our efforts to create a seamless transition to this park change, we do understand that this has created a negative impact on your visit. We would be happy to assist your further regarding the products that you have purchased. Please contact us at [email protected], for further assistance. -EM

D2618DSjohns

Jul 2022

Never in my life have I seen such a unprofessional way to treat people before they get into the park. There were no shuttle rides from the parking lot and it was over 90 degrees in the heat you were herded into one line like cattle to the slaughter. They claim that only one security line was used. Why? who made this decision to treat people this way should be terminated. 2 hours to get in the place on a not so busy day is unacceptable. Never ever should you go to Busch Gardens ever again.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share some details regarding your recent visit. Obviously, we are disappointed that the recent changes to our park had such a negative impact on your visit. We appreciate the continued cooperation and patience from our guests as we move along with the improvement of our front gate. As these changes continue to progress, our complimentary services such as our Tram, may experience delays at times. We do apologize that we did not meet the standards that you have come to expect from Busch Gardens Tampa. -EM

richardfW2873JF

Jul 2022

As a resident of Tampa Bay since 1980, my family has been to Busch Gardens numerous time over the years. It has always been a favorite attraction for us. But! yesterday was a disaster. I don't write many reviews or rate anyone 1 star, but this is an exception. We arrived on Saturday morning about 10:30 to an extremely long line for the parking lot. After finally getting through the gate ($30 to park) we proceeded to the tram area for our normal ride to the entrance. Much to our surprised they had closed the tram and directed everyone to the line to walk to the entrance. We were told this was the security line and only two of their metal detectors were operating. To shorten this review, it took us almost 2 hours to get to the gate to enter the park. This was a complete failure on the part of Busch management! Everyone was completely disgusted and frustrated. By the way, this was not a sellout day. Inside the park was a normal Saturday crowd. I can't believe Busch could be so incompetent after all these years of crowd handling! As a sidebar, after reaching the gate we saw signs announcing the new entrance under construction. This was the real problem. They were not prepared to handle the morning crowd. And by the way, if you think you could avoid this mess by purchasing preferred parking forget it. They too had to proceed to the back of this long line! At least they were fair in punishing everyone equally. Busch Gardens you owe everyone a sincere apology and I hope you correct this unforgiveable situation.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent visit! We appreciate your continued loyalty and apologize for your recent experience during your visit. Please be advised, out tram system is temporarily delayed when our entry queue reaches our tram stops to prevent our guests from being dropped off at the beginning of this queue and having to walk back to the end. We are disappointed we did not meet the standards you have come to expect from Busch gardens Tampa. -MK