Overview:
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family
adventure park offering an array of fascinating attractions
based on exotic encounters with the African continent.
A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier
zoos featuring more than 2,000 animals, live shows, restaurants,
shops and games, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay provides unrivaled
excitement for guests of every age.
What’s New:
Floorless SheiKra: Two years ago, Busch Gardens
Africa introduced the world to a one-of-a-kind experience: 200
feet up, 90 degrees straight down. And that was just the
beginning. On June 16, the adventure park will reintroduce
SheiKra to the world with a new twist: “floorless” cars that
allow riders an unobstructed view and a new level of adrenaline
rush.
Mirage
Canteen: Travel back in time at the Marrakesh Theater with the
park’s new musical revue. Once the thriving “hot spot” in
Marrakesh, the canteen is now frequented only by a few locals
who vaguely remember its glimmering heyday and gather to hear
the piano player recall the songs of a bygone era. Opening Dec.
15, the show evokes the feeling of a 1940’s music and dance
hall, with the songs, dance and dress of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Location:
Corner of Busch Boulevard and 40th Street
Two miles east of Interstate 275 at the Busch Boulevard exit
Two miles west of Interstate 75 at exit 54
One hour from Orlando via Interstate 4 West
Thirty minutes east of area beaches and Tampa International
Airport
Park Hours:
Normal park hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. within a
365-day operating schedule. Hours are extended during select
weekend, summer and holiday periods.
Admission:
Adult admission is $61.95 plus tax. Children
ages 3 to 9 are $51.95 plus tax. Children 2 and younger are
admitted for free. A variety of combination tickets and Passport
Memberships are available. Prices are subject to change without
notice. Discounts available for guests with disabilities, senior
citizens, military personnel and AAA members.
Parking:
Spaces are available to cars for $9, motorcycles
for $9 and trucks and campers for $10. Tour buses are free.
Preferred parking convenient to the front gate is also available
to day guests for $14 and annual passport members for $7. Valet
parking at the front gate for $20, or $18 for passport members.
Annual passport members park free in standard lots.
Information:
For general park information, call
1-888-800-5447, or visit the interactive Web site at
www.buschgardens.com
For our Animal Information Database, visit
www.buschgardens.org
Services:
Strollers, wheelchairs, lockers and pet kennels
are available for rental. Wheelchair seating is available at all
facilities, and assisted listening devices are offered at
several attractions. Diaper-changing and baby-nursing areas,
first aid, automated teller machine, and taxi and bus parking
may be found on-site.
Print-at-Home Tickets:
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers print-at-home
tickets that allow guests to directly enter the park without
waiting in line. Go to www.buschgardens.com to purchase
tickets.
Terrific Tuesdays:
Geared for guests ages 50 and older, Busch
Gardens’ Terrific Tuesdays is a series of one-hour symposiums on
a variety of topics such as landscaping, animal training and
behind-the-scenes park operations.
On Tuesdays, AARP members receive an $8 discount
off admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Every other day of
the week, AARP members receive $5 off park admission with
membership card.
Private Events:
As one of the world’s largest and most popular
adventure parks, Busch Gardens offers the best in hospitality,
as well as a unique environment for any event. We have a wide
variety of venues, entertainment options and appetizing catering
selections. Our professional staff will accommodate all your
needs whether it’s a breakfast for 100 or a private night
function for 10,000. We can also create memorable wedding
receptions, corporate retreats or upscale banquets. |
