Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Tampa Themepark

Full Amenity List

• Strollers Available
• Concessions-Food Available
• Guided Tours
• Gift Shop
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Restrooms
• Hearing Impaired Assistance
• Hands-On Interaction
• Restaurant

Descriptions from Across the Web

• A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the ... more on Museum Stuff
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure park offering an array ... more on Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
• The ultimate family adventure, this famous wildlife theme park offers African ... more on tripadvisor.com
• At Busch Gardens, animals roam free and you are the outsider. You can see the park by monorail, cable car or train. ... more on Wcities
• Although its heart-stopping thrill rides get much of the ink, this venerable theme park (it predates Disney World) ranks among the largest zoos in the country. It's a don't-miss attraction for children and adults who can see, in person, all those wild beasts they've watched on Animal Planet -- and they'll get better views of them here than at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando. Busch Gardens Africa has thousands of animals living in natural environments that help carry out the park's overall African theme. Most authentic is the 80-acre plain, reminiscent of the real Serengeti of Tanzania and Kenya, upon which zebras, giraffes, and other animals graze. Unlike the animals on the real Serengeti, however, these grazing creatures have nothing to fear from lions, hyenas, crocodiles, and other predators, which are confined to enclosures -- as are the hippos and elephants. The park's sixth roller coaster, SheiKra, is the nation's first dive coaster that carries riders up 200 feet at 45 degrees and then hurtles them 70 mph back at a 45-degree angle. Yikes. The park has eight areas, each with its own theme, animals, live entertainment, thrill rides, kiddie attractions, dining, and shopping. A Skyride cable car soars over the park, offering a bird's-eye view of it all. Turn left after the main gate and head ... more on frommers.com

Directions

From the North: Travel SOUTH on I-75 to I-275 SOUTH to the FOWLER AVENUE exit. (Exit # 51, formerly Exit # 34) Turn east (left) onto Fowler Avenue and proceed 2.5 miles to McKinley Drive. Turn south (right) onto McKinley and proceed to the main parking lo

At McKinley Dr./N. 40th St

Hours

Daily 10am-6pm (to 7 and 8pm in summer and on holidays)

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Terrific Florida resident savings. Enjoy one day each at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando. $85.00 all ages - An Online Exclusive Offer Be a kid again ��� only at Busch Gardens. Buy adult tickets at kid prices and enjoy all the adventure Busch
• Educational Program: Adventure Camp, Resident Camp, Group Camp, Day Camp, and Sleepovers.
• Events: See web site for upcoming events like Summer Nights.
• Exhibits: Rhino Rally, Edge of Africa, Myombe Reserve, Bird of Prey

Other Web Resources

• Read more about Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Yahoo! Travel
• www.4adventure.com