Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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... Read More
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.

New:  Sesame Street Safari of Fun: Join everyone’s favorite Sesame Street® friends at Busch Gardens for a family-friendly African adventure filled with kid-size rides, cool water fun and plenty of memorable adventures. Dip and dive through the desert on the Air Grover junior coaster. Climb and play in Elmo’s Tree House. Splash and refresh in Bert and Ernie’s fun-filled water play area. Watch your Sesame Street friends in African-inspired shows – and share a hug or a meal with these lovable characters. It’s Sesame Street Safari of Fun, where imaginations run wild, and there’s fun or everyone. Read Less
  • 3000 E. Busch Blvd.
  • Tampa, FL 33612

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Hours: Hours vary with season. Call 1-888-800-5447 or visit www.buschgardens.com for more information.

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Hours: Hours vary with season. Call 1-888-800-5447 or visit www.buschgardens.com for more information.
Open Year-Round
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Zoo
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Family Friendly
Meeting/Tour groups welcome
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Starla
09/07/2011

Is there a multi-park pass available for Tampa area.We will be visiting from Can.Oct.-Dec.

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michele
08/22/2011

Is there a different admission price for pregnant women, since I won't be able to ride the rides?

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Joyce Bradwell
06/17/2011

I'm looking for 12 adult and 3 children discounted tickets.

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Nidhi Aneja
08/30/2010

looking for discounted tickets for Busch Gardens, Tampa for the coming labour day weekend.

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Property Response
08/30/2010

Dear Lee - Single day tickets can be found on our buy tickets pages. http://www.buschgardens.com/Bgt/Purchase/Residents.aspx or http://www.buschgardens.com/Bgt/Purchase/Visitors.aspx Dear Ebony - You can find vacation rates with apporved partner hotels here: http://commerce.4adventure.com/EStore/Scripts/Skins/BGT/HotelPackages.aspx or call 1-888-800-5447

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Ebony McLaughlin
07/05/2010

Can you provide me with some family vaction rates.

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Lee Patterson
06/29/2010

we want to buy tickets for Bush gardens only but we are only offersd multi psrk tickets, can you help please

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Paula Barnett
03/15/2010

Wanted to know how the admission works as far as pregnant women are concerned, since I will be unable to ride on the rides.

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BRITTANY MOORE
03/13/2010

I WANT TO FIND A REASONABLE PRICE FOR A HOTEL AND BUSH GARDEN TICKETS

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kevin
05/07/2008

I wanted to buy the platium pass for 4 and pay monthly, but wanted to know if you give a discount to a disabled veteran of the US military which is me, please let me know how much,thank you

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