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 Dec

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Starting at $111.59

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Tue 24 Dec

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

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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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williambH4340PL

Nov 2022

We went to Busch Gardens with our family of 4, and friends with another family of 4. Park opened at 10:00 am, we arrived at 10:30. On the website, it said Sheikra, Falcon's Fury and the Skyride were closed, no big deal. Once we walked in, totally different story. Iron Gwazi--closed. Tigris--3 employees standing at the entrance to say they were having a "delayed opening." ...so Closed. We could tell that Montu, Cobra's Curse and Cheetah Hunt were not running. Even the two climbing nets in Jungala and Sesame Street were closed. Since most attractions were closed, we decided to have lunch at Chik-Fil-A. 4 sandwiches, 4 fries, 2 soft drinks and 2 milk shakes--total over $96! After lunch we decided to ride Stanley Falls Flume, one of the few attractions open. Then we got on Congo River Rapids and Kumba. Well, let's go look at the animals, so on to the train. 5 minute ride to the next stop, then sat for 25 MINUTES before pulling out of the station again. During the train ride, we saw the coasters in Egypt finally started running (this was around 1:30 pm) so we moved over there. 90 minute wait lines...argh. We gave up and left the park around 3 pm. As we were driving away, we saw the Iron Gwazi finally started running. What a waste of a day, and ticket costs plus $30 parking and $96 lunch for 4 rides. This park was very run down, many toilets and urinals didn't work, bathrooms were filthy and areas were closed off. Do you want a bottle of water? Good luck, and it will be a long walk. Probably 3/4 of the snack bars and restaurants were closed. We were only there for 3 1/2 hours (1 hour of that waiting for and eating lunch) and it was a TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT! We will never return, and I highly recommend you spend your money at Universal instead.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent visit. We regret to read you were unable to enjoy our attractions as anticipated. Please note, our rides can experience technical difficulties that may cause a delay in operation. We employ our onsite maintenance team to assess the situation and work to have the ride reopened as quickly as possible. We apologize that the ride delays affected your visit. 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 recommend reaching out to our Guest Correspondence team for further assistance at [email protected]. -MK

curtisf902

Nov 2022

Upon arriving to Busch gardens I purchased unlimited fast tracks for me and my girlfriend, however what they do not tell you is that they oversell this “quick” pass to everyone else. We ended up queuing over 50 minutes to get on cheetah hunt, what is quick about that?? Utter waste of money and would not recommend to anyone to purchase an upgraded ticket. It’s a scam.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent visit to Busch Gardens Tampa. Our guest feedback is a crucial part of helping us improve our guest experience. We regret to read about your disappointment regarding our ticket pricing and Quick Queue product. We have forwarded your feedback to our leadership team for further internal review. If you would like further assistance, please contact our guest correspondence team at [email protected]. - MM

rtish22

Nov 2022

give out maps never heard of going to an expensive park & getting lost all day . Several areas were closed , lower price if all areas aren't opened , Very disappointed in visit there & once again ,not cheap ,

Response from Host

Nov 2022

We are sorry to hear that you did not see value in your most recent visit to our park. In line with our commitment to conservation, we are not offering physical park maps or brochures at this time. Our park map is available on our website, app, and posted around the park for every guest to access. We have forwarded your comments and feedback to the proper leadership for their internal review. - MM