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

Sat 28 Sep

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Starting at $111.59

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Sat 28 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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curatorialprowess

Mar 2022

I have been a lifelong fan of Busch Gardens. I can't count the number of times I've been to Williamsburg, and I've been to Tampa twice prior to this visit. I *loved* Busch Gardens. But this was, bar none, the worst experience I've ever had in any theme park. I understand and sympathize with staffing issues, but the waits we faced with everything we did were untenable to the point that they should have been selling fewer tickets to cope. We paid around $400: two tickets, parking, food, and a couple beers each. I guess our mistake was in not paying even more for quick queue, because in the 7 hours we were there we only managed to ride two (2!!!) rides. We waited at least 2 hours for each of those rides, and 1.5 hours for a terrible burger after searching for close to an hour for an open restaurant. It turned out there was one poor guy cooking for the whole line. If we'd had any idea how long it would take to get food we would have left, because by the time we got it and finished eating, the ride wait times were universally clocking in at around 90 minutes or more. The quick queue line for the ride we finally picked was inexplicably long, leaving the rest of us totally parked. We stood in place for about 20 minutes, gave up, and left feeling defeated. I have experienced a super crowded park, a busy park, a blisteringly hot day at a park; I have never experienced a day that made me never want to go to a park again. This was our babysitter-facilitated splurge after two years of pandemic self-restraint. I'm sad and extremely disappointed.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

We are so disappointed to see this visit fell so far below expectations! We apologize for any frustration encountered by the extended queues experienced in the park and poor food quality. We have forwarded this feedback to our leadership and park management teams for their continued improvement. For additional assistance, please reach out to our Guest Correspondence team at [email protected] - LJ

Weirdtravels5

Mar 2022

Our family was disappointed. Definitely not worth the $600 for tickets, $35 parking, and the additional $100 on fast food. The lines were so long my kids only did 2. Save your money and go to the zoo instead.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so disappointed to see you did not find a great value in this visit. We have forwarded your feedback on to our leadership team. If you would like any additional assistance, please reach out to our Guest Correspondence team at [email protected] - LJ

mvmalli

Mar 2022

After reading recent reviews I was hesitant to visit. But my parents live in the area and have always had good things to say about the park (they are also season pass holders). So I trusted them. And I am glad I did. We had a great visit. Maybe it's because it was Spring Break and they were expecting lots of visitors? But the park was adequately staffed, it was spotless (including the bathrooms), the Iron Gwazi is honestly the best roller coaster I have ever ridden, all the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful and really seemed to like being there, and all of the roller coasters were open. Also, I don't typically do shows, but again my parents wanted to, so we went. Yet again, I was pleasantly surprised, the ice skating show is excellent. I've also seen some comments on the animals. The Safari tour is worth it. Animals have a ton of land to roam. Yes, there are also animals in captivity, like any zoo, but every keeper I chatted with was passionate about what they were doing. We did splurge to get better ride access. I knew it would be crowded. So yes, all in all it was a pricey day, but we all had such a great time that it was worth it.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're happy to read that you enjoyed your visit, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. -AN