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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is a Florida entertainment leader, combining world-class roller coasters, exciting seasonal events, and one of North America’s largest zoos representing more than 200 animal species. Thrill-seeking guests can take on a top-rated list of attractions, including Phoenix Rising, North America’s tallest inverted family coaster; the award-winning hybrid coaster Iron Gwazi; and classics like Cheetah Hunt, Montu and SheiKra.

Tampa Bay CityPASS includes:

Single-Day Admission to Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay — Entry includes all shows, exhibits and rides. (Some rides, activities and attractions may be temporarily unavailable; see schedule updates.)

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Experience the breathtaking thrill of Serengeti Flyer, the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind. This screamin’ swing features twin dueling arms that reach speeds of 68 mph and a height of 135 feet, where guests will have a breathtaking view of the park’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain.

  2. 02.

    Plunge from a 206-foot peak into a 91-degree drop and reach top speeds of 76 miles per hour on Iron Gwazi, the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world! You'll experience a dozen airtime moments, including three inversions, on this thrill ride.

  3. 03.

    Hold on tight as the innovative Tigris catapults you through an exhilarating array of looping twists with forward and backward motion, breath-taking drops, a 150-foot skyward surge, and an inverted heartline roll, all at more than 60 miles per hour. Tigris races you along more than 1,800 feet of steel track designed to mimic the awe-inspiring agility of the world’s largest and most powerful cat — the tiger.

Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Busch Gardens Tampa Bay while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

Visit habitats in the morning or evening when the weather is cooler to see animals at their most active.

Stump the staff: Stop anyone in the park wearing a green shirt and a name tag, and ask them for a random fact about their favorite animal. The Zoo education staff members are experts on cool information about animals.

Make a plan: Most people approach theme parks in a clockwise direction. To beat the lines, start in the back of the park and work your way forward. If you want ride-specific merchandise, your best bet is to find it at the gift shop located closest to that attraction.

Stay dry: If you want to enjoy the water rides without getting your clothes soaked, wear a poncho. You can purchase one at any Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay gift shop. Use sandwich-sized plastic bags to keep cell phones, money and other valuables safe and dry on the water rides. And take advantage of the lockers located next to all major attractions to stash a change of clothes so you can enjoy the rest of your day without squishy shoes.

Beat the crowd: Most guests eat lunch between 11am and 2pm, so plan your midday meal for earlier or later than usual. Then use peak meal times to beat the lines at your favorite rides like Cheetah Hunt® and SheiKra®.

Survive the heat: Florida temperatures can get quite high — especially in the middle of the day — and the humidity can drain your energy. Cool off in the spray from several misting fans located throughout the park and carry a water bottle with you to refill at water fountains located near every restroom. Don’t forget hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, and save water rides, air-conditioned attractions, and indoor shows for the midday heat.

Busch Gardens Mobile App: Get real-time information about the park with the Busch Gardens Discovery Guide, which has all sorts of helpful information and valuable features to help you make the most of your day, like exclusive offers and deals, up-to-the-minute ride wait times, and daily show times. You'll also find an interactive map, mobile dining options, and more. Available now in the App Store and Google Play.

Please note that some rides and attractions may close for inclement weather or scheduled maintenance.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll experience at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Multiple dining options available.

Gift Shops: Multiple shopping options available.

Strollers: Available for rent.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs and ECVs are available for rent; reservations can be made online. If you're a guest with a disability and you need assistance, stop by Guest Relations (located at Adventure Outpost to the left as you enter the park). Visit the park's website for detailed information on available services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Get directions and information on parking and transportation.

Offers & Upgrades

10% Off All-Day Dining

Pay once and enjoy delicious meals and exclusive benefits throughout the day with the All-Day Dine Deal.

Adventure Island Water Park

Cost for CityPASS guests: $44 (regular price $95.99). Present this offer at the Adventure Island ticket windows to purchase. Hours vary; see schedule.

10% Off a Serengeti Safari®

Grab a spot on a spacious open-air touring vehicle and trek across the wide and wild African Plain on an unforgettable Serengeti Safari®. See hundreds of fascinating animals and get up close to some you can even feed by hand. Pricing varies seasonally.

10% Off Quick Queue

Bypass wait times at the major and most popular attractions. Limited quantities are available each day; seasonal pricing starts at $19.99.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
  • 10165 N. McKinley Drive
  • Tampa, FL 33612
  • Corner of Busch Boulevard and 40th Street

Hours and days of operation vary; check the schedule when planning your visit.

Read reviews from CityPASS® travelers.

Tampa Bay CityPASS
Bargain!
Bought the Citypass for our trip to Tampa area! Did EVERYTHING there was to do, and we enjoyed all of them! Easy to purchase and use. Would recommend getting a Citypass to anyone visiting the area!
Awesome Deal
It's not rocket science - if you have the time to do and see the included attractions, the CityPASS is a absolute steal for the money!!!!
Tampa City Pass 5
Worth every penny!!! Do not tour the city without buying this first! It was a wallet saver and helped to schedule our week.
Amazing Deal!!!!
This was an absolutely amazing deal for us! We have a family of 7, and I can think of no greater way to enjoy Tampa!!!!
Good Value
This was a great value for so much to do. Very easy to use. Will definitely purchase again.
Tampa Bay CityPASS is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 2417.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Learned valuable lessons We had a remarkable experience. However with that being said we understand your weather is unpredictable at best. However when a person pays for this experience ESPECIALLY with the zoo experience, we arrived at the tail end of a downpour. They allowed us in with smiles on their face. After several minutes zoo staff started appearing can we answer questions you might have. No we’re just enjoying watching. Then all the sudden we started getting herded out like animals no explanation just come up behind us and started walking behind us like we were suspects in a bank robbery talking into their radios. We felt very uncomfortable and then we were informed you need to exit we’re doing a soft close. ??? They shut down and told us we had to leave. We paid for a city pass to be able to enjoy these beautiful exhibits you have and you just completely ruined it. When my husband inquired about allowing us in only to loose that slot on our city pass they were like ohh we will give you a free pass. Ok hello thank you but we leave in 1 day and we’re 800+ miles away. What good is that to us! Like really it was very disappointing. Went to Busch Gardens 1/2 that place was “under renovations” or closed. Although this pass is an extremely excellent buy and I’d probably do it again if I ever came back, I want others to know ahead of time when showing your pass for admission to the locations make sure they are fully open/not going to close down on you and push you out and make you loose your pass. Now the Tropics boat tours sunset celebration cruise was 100% top notch. I would definitely do that again.
Date published: 2026-09-12
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Disappointed Went during the week and most of the places within the attraction were closed. The Tampa aquarium was like huge dirty fish tanks. Tampa zoo not completely open. Clearwater aquarium was good. Half of the attractions in Bush Gardens were closed and parking was $40. we were there an hour and a half. If they are not opened fully they should state it on their website. Very disappointed.
Date published: 2026-09-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Unforgettable moments It worth every penny 🤩😍we love it so much every place was a phonomena
Date published: 2026-08-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incredible Value & Seamless Experience Purchasing the Tampa Bay CityPASS made our trip so easy and budget-friendly! We loved having admission to top attractions all in one pass without dealing with separate ticket lines. Everything went smoothly, and it saved us a significant amount of money. I would highly recommend CityPASS to anyone visiting the Tampa area!
Date published: 2026-08-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by from I bought the city pass Tampa tickets and they had great options to visit, although it would be better if they could extend the time to visit for at least a month.
Date published: 2026-07-31
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