Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Tours and Tickets

Q: How long does it take to walk through Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?

It takes the best part of a full day to walk through Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, especially if you plan to stop at every attraction, garden, and animal exhibit. While exploring over two days is recommended, you can see the best of the park in just a day.

Q: How much does it cost to park at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?

It costs $30 to park for the entire day at Busch Gardens. You can guarantee your spot among the 5,000 spaces by pre-booking your parking on the park’s website, saving you time on the day of your visit. Annual Pass members receive a discount.

Q: What is the best month to go to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?

The best month to go to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is February when you’re almost guaranteed sunny weather without the risk of high humidity or hurricanes. This is also when the American school holidays have finished, so you’ll experience fewer crowds. Visiting during the week will mean less time waiting in line.

Q: Can you do everything at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in one day?

Yes, you can do everything at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in one day, but you’ll need to plan ahead. To maximize your time in the park, you should download the free app, which tracks ride wait times and helps you navigate. You could also buy a Quick Queue pass, that lets you sail past the lines and get straight on the rides.

Q: Does it cost extra to see the animals at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?

No, seeing the animals at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay doesn't cost extra. You can take a train ride or walk through the Serengeti Plain section, which is home to zebras, giraffes, and ostriches. You’ll also find bright birds at Lory Landing and a macropod family at Walkabout Way.

Q: Are backpacks allowed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?

Yes, you can take medium-sized backpacks into Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, but they’ll be subject to a security check. You can use three lockers to store your bag—all-day lockers, ride lockers, and a locker that follows you through the park.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Admission Ticket

At Busch Gardens Tampa, a 335-acre African-themed animal park, enjoy the ultimate family adventure. The park has one of the largest zoos in North America, with more than 12,000 animals. There are also exciting rides, live shows, restaurants, shops, and games. Experience fun and adventure for the whole family. Upgrade to include admission to Adventure Island Tampa, SeaWorld Orlando, and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Admission Ticket

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Save money whilst enjoying access to Tampa's attractions with the Tampa Bay CityPASS. Ideal for travelers who want to see as much of the area as possible, choose from a selection of five attractions to visit. This includes Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, The Tropics Boat Tours, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), or Glazer Children's Museum.

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Depart from flyVENTURE to the West, enjoying a view of the most elaborate homes of Davis Island and Bayshore Blvd as you turn North towards Downtown Tampa. View the St. Pete Times Forum, the Florida Aquarium, University of South Florida, and Tampa’s skyline from just above rooftop level. You can add extra flight time to include the Raymond James Stadium serving as the home field for the Buccaneers and the Bulls, and has been the site of three Super Bowls in 2001, 2009 and 2021, the third of which the Buccaneers became the first team in NFL history both to play and to win a Super Bowl on their home field. From there you'll return to flyVENTURE. And for an even better and more spectacular unobstructed birds-eye view, you can choose to have the aircraft doors removed during your flight. Champagne and extra time (to include Bush Gardens, Raymond James Stadium or the Beaches) are available as additional options during checkout.

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Tampa Downtown Helicopter Tour

15 minutesFree Cancellation

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Take romance to new heights with a private helicopter ride in Tampa, Florida. This unforgettable flight pairs champagne, roses, and stunning skyline views—perfect for anniversaries, proposals, or any special celebration. The ROMANTIC Tour of Tampa with Champagne and Roses is designed for couples looking to turn a special occasion into something unforgettable. Lifting off from Peter O. Knight Airport, the private flight offers sweeping views of downtown Tampa, Davis Islands, and the glittering waterfront. With romantic music playing through the cabin, the setting is effortlessly intimate—perfect for an anniversary, proposal, or simply celebrating love in style. This tour highlights Tampa’s most iconic landmarks from a breathtaking perspective, including the Florida Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Ybor City, and the winding Hillsborough River.

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What are people saying about Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Admission Ticket

Marcia_B, Feb 2026

Great time at Busch Gardens FL

Very clean staff was great. Amazing roller coasters as well as animal sanctuary! Wish their food choices were better especially for children.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Admission Ticket

Michael_C, Dec 2025

Great

Very nice day at Busch Gardens. Enjoyed all the rides. Food was very good. Was a busy place, and rides slowed down when many people had the no waiting in line came while you waited.

Tampa Bay CityPASS®

Milton_P, Mar 2025

Tampa on the move

We were a party of 12 with toddlers and an infant. We had a blast at Busch Garden, Tampa Bay,. The pass was so worth it looking forward to other activities.

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Tammy_K, Aug 2024

Great value!

This is such a great value! Busch Gardens alone is over $100 to get in. Entry was easy, no issues with the app. The only activity that needed a reservation was the dolphin sightseeing tour (which was awesome! We saw a pod of nursery dolphins). This can easily keep you occupied for 3 days, depending on how long you spend at the aquarium and ZooTampa. I will definitely be referring my friends to this in the future!

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Admission Ticket

ARNOLD_K, Nov 2025

Busch Gardens Tampa on a Viator ticket.

See the ice skating show if possible. It’s dazzling and highly professional. Staff at the park were friendly and helpful. If you’re a traveler with large bags ask them to store them in the security office. The lockers in the park are too small and they didn’t charge me for storage. My only complaint was that Viator didn’t provide information about park hours. The park opens at 9:00 but the Viator ticket wouldn’t get me in until 10:00. So I “had to” walk about a mile round trip to Dunkin’ for some coffee and blueberry munchkins. Also, it took three people in the ticket office to figure out how to use the Viator ticket.