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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 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay provides unrivaled "real" excitement for guests of every age.
Busch Gardens was recently rated the most popular theme park in Florida among residents of the Tampa Bay area.
Location
- Corner of Busch Boulevard and 40th Street
- Eight miles northeast of downtown Tampa
- Two miles east of Interstate 275 at the Busch Boulevard exit
- Two miles west of Interstate 75 at exit 265
- One hour from Orlando via Interstate 4
- Thirty minutes east of area beaches and Tampa International Airport
The Busch Gardens Shuttle Express offers daily round trip transportation from Orlando to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. For a limited time, the Shuttle Express is making special afternoon pick-ups for Summer Nights at Busch Gardens. The cost is only $5.00 USD per person, round trip. This service is always FREE with a purchase of a 5-Park Orlando Flexticket. For pick-up times and locations, please call 1-800-221-1339.
Parking
Nearly 5,000 spaces are available for vehicles. Spaces are available to cars and motorcycles for $7.00 - buses, trucks and recreation vehicles are $11.00. Tour buses are eligible to park free of charge. Passport Members can park in general lots for free.
Preferred Parking is offered, but subject to availability. Preferred parking for cars and motorcycles is $11.00. Silver and Gold Passport Members can park in Preferred parking for $6.00. Platinum Members receive complimentary Preferred parking. (subject to availability)
Admission
Adult admission- $51.95 plus tax.
Child admission ages 3-9- $42.95 plus tax.
Children (2 and younger) are admitted for free.
Admission includes access to all rides, shows, and the majority of park attractions.
A variety of combination tickets and Passport Memberships are available here.
Travel Agent Rates
Travel agents may present their IATA card at our front gate and receive a 50% off discount for two admissions. For additional information call our toll free number at 1-888-800-5447.
Kennel Facility
Busch Gardens offers an outdoor Courtesy Pet Care Center where you can leave your pet for the day. There is no charge for this service. Water is provided, however, we do not provide food. The pens are in a shaded, covered area and the animals are checked on every thirty minutes. There are no size or weight limitations and no reservations are necessary. The pet kennel opens when the park opens and closes 15 minutes prior to the parks closing.
Food and Beverage
Restaurants, snack bars and juice stands are located conveniently throughout the park. MasterCard, Visa and Discover are accepted at the Crown Colony and Festhaus Restaurants. Sorry, but coolers, food, drinks and picnic items may not be taken into the park. For vegetarian meal options please stop by the Guest Relations window at the main entrance to the park.
