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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $111.59

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Sun 22 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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H9759GYanthonyp

Nov 2022

Absolutely disappointed a 5 year old traveling from Scotland traveling with his single father it was meant to be an eventful 10 days with travels to the parks. called the hotline and spoke to Susan who sold us on a ticket that would get us all into 2 parks and made what we thought to be a pass for 2 days so we could go to Tampa then Orlando tho when arriving at Busch garden wee where told the e-ticket wee purchased would only allow 1 to entering as the ticket had been scanned wee could not get a refund, purchase 2 more tickets or leave with nothing, after more than 1 and half hours trying at the reception (BY THE WAY NO CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS AT ALL) wee got through too phone where wee originally booked and where told the same, purchase more tickets which wee refused to do after much discussions wee where given 2 tickets for access, wee did go into the park but left short time later as the whole experience was disturbing and the child upset having to wait about 1hr and half wee went home very disappointed and upset with the treatment wee suffered!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with the Customer Care Center and Full Service Ticket Windows. We know that the guest service experience begins before guests even arrive at the park. We apologize that this has hindered your park experience. 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. We have forwarded your comments to our leadership team for further internal review. -MK

Wheldons16

Nov 2022

Christmas came early and it was lovely Had a great day in the park as we always do, but the added bonus was after dark all the Christmas lights were on and it did look amazing

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for your feedback about your most recent visit. We are glad to hear you enjoyed our twinkling lights and hope to see you visit again soon! - MM

Sheenatron

Nov 2022

Having visited its sister park Sea World a few days earlier, my expectations were really low, but I ended up having a great day. We took the free shuttle service from ICON Park which was very efficient. I was really impressed with Ed, our driver, and the tips he gave us en route. We arrived shortly after opening and because our ticket included free dining went to the Zagora Cafe for breakfast. My low expectations nearly came to bear fruit with the terrible service in there. The staff, with one exception, were all so miserable and rude. I thought this was going to be like Sea World all over again. But from there the day got a lot better. This is definitely a roller coaster and animal park with very little in between. This was great for us, but I can see people who prefer a more mixed lineup leaving disappointed. In terms of coasters, Busch Gardens' collection is stacked. Iron Gwazi is just unbelievable (despite the glacial loading times), Montu and Kumba are classics which still hold their own. Cobra's Curse was a lot of fun, as was Cheetah Hunt and Tigris probably would be if it wasn't for the horrible trains with the uncomfortable-comfort collars that bruise your neck, and everything else that bruises your legs. There were a lot of closed rides including two I really wanted to ride; Shikra and Falcon's Fury. It looked like both were down for seasonal maintenance, the latter of which has overrun due to supply chain problems. Lots of other closed rides dotted around too, and a large number of technical problems with those that were open. There doesn't seem to be much theming, but most rides are nicely presented, particularly Shikra. Latter additions just seem to be plonked there with no effort made theming-wise, particularly Tigris. The animal part of the park was really nice and exceeded expectations. Most enclosures seemed very nice and from what I could tell the animals were well looked after. Some were very creatively presented with well positioned food chutes to encourage them towards windows. The Serengeti Express railway was a great way to see the animals, although the commentary gets repetitive if you stay on for the whole loop with the same jokes between every station. Staff were mixed. Some were terrible, some were great. If I were to generalise, the ride staff seemed to be the more engaged and friendly, whereas those on food and beverage just wanted to go home. Particular shout out to the girl at the turnstile into the station on Montu who had the biggest smile I've ever seen - makes a huge difference when you see people like this. Food and drink was typical theme park fayre, but a lot better than Sea World. Plenty of options for us on the dining plan and left feeling well fed and well watered. The Christmas decorations around the park were actually incredible. Well done to the events team as they're really punching above their weight here. Love all the different styles in the different parts of the park (animal prints around Cheetah Hunt, green and purple around Iron Gwazi etc). They look great both by day and by night and afford plenty of great photo opportunities. We had a great day. Busch has a great line up of coasters and animals, but could do with some better supporting rides and maybe a dark ride or two. I feel like it's going in the wrong direction with presentation but at the moment this is a nice looking park with the potential to do better.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent visit at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. We are thrilled to read you enjoyed the roller coasters and animals! The hospitality that we show our guests has always been the hallmark of our park. We appreciate the feedback and hope you visit us again soon! -MK