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 Sep

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Starting at $111.59

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Thu 26 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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WalshyFamilyTravels

Apr 2022

Our hearts sank when we saw how busy the parking lot was but it was spring break after all and so we really couldn’t be surprised it was busy. And yes it was busy but honestly compared to the experiences we were having at Disney World it actually turned out to be quite an awesome day. They have some pretty awesome roller coasters here (probably the best in Florida) and we managed to do most of them. Iron Gwazi was mega! Unbelievably intense but fantastic. We made good use of their app which helped us manage expectations around queue times. Sadly the only coaster we didn’t manage to get on was Cheetah - there just wasn’t enough time in the day and the queue was too long. They have a Chic-Fil-A on site and there was even a queue over an hour for that (the all day dining option seemed popular and included Chic-Fil-A hence why it was busy) but as you can imagine at all food places at theme parks prices are inflated. I think we paid $80 for 4 chicken meals 🫣 Aside from some inconsiderate groups of youths (thinking it’s acceptable to be over rowdy and bump into you in the queue) we had a great day. Getting our ticket with the Discovery Cove package definitely works out at better value as we also got parking included.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank you for sharing these details regarding your recent visit! We're thrilled to read that you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to see you again soon. -AN

391clayc

Apr 2022

Having lived in this area my entire life and going to Busch Gardens many times and this was a huge disappointment. It is quite evident that their staffing levels are well below what is required. Many food and beverage kiosks we're not manned, and many rides were closed or had very long lines. From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM our kids only could get on two rides. Also, the prices are outrageous for food. A hamburger fries and drink were $24 for very low quality. The cleanliness of the park is terrible. It used to be pristine. after almost 20 visits over the years, I am very reluctant to take my family back there anytime soon. I know in this economy it is hard to get employees and I will wait before I consider going to Busch Gardens again until they are fully staffed.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank you for sharing your comments regarding your recent trip to Busch Gardens. Feedback from guests like you is instrumental in helping us deliver a better experience for all our guests. We are committed to providing an enjoyable experience that entertains and enriches all our guests. The beautification of our park is among our top priorities, and we would like to apologize that this was not evident on the date of your visit. We have forwarded your comments regarding closures and cleanliness to our leadership team for their consideration and further internal action. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. If you need further assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected]. -AN

Flyer26172

Apr 2022

I have been a four park silver annual pass holder for several years. On 4/9/22 I went to Busch Gardens for the Food & Wine Festival Concert. At the entrance the girl said my pass had expired the week before. My friend said he would take my pass for me and renew it at Customer Service. I waited for him just inside the park. Another employee came up to me and said I could not wait there and that the pass could not be renewed inside and I had to go to the ticket window at the entrance. I knew that information was not correct and said I would wait and see. She called a large security guard over and he said he would escort me to the exit. I waited at the exit arch and when my friend came back with the new pass he showed it to the girl and told her they validated starting today. However, the girl refused to let me stay in the park and said I had to leave and go through security again and the entrance lines. I had to waste another 20 minutes going through the lines again. I am a senior and have been going to the Seaworld parks for decades. The present park bears no resemblance to the one built by the Busch Family. It has zero customer service and appreciation and the employees are unknowledgable, unpleasant and disrespectful.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

We sincerely apologize for any disappointment you experienced because of the behavior of one of our team members at the turnstiles. The hospitality that we show our guests has always been the hallmark of our park. There is never a reason for an employee to be rude or discourteous to any of 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 these comments to their leadership team for their review and internal action. If you need further assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected]. -AN