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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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Nonstop Thrills

Experience thrilling adventures you can only find at Busch Gardens. Test your fear on electrifying rides. Enjoy a variety of live shows for the entire family. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is also home to more than 200 species of exotic and endangered animals. With 335 acres at the African-themed animal park, an entire day of fun is waiting to happen. Plus, you can enjoy a wave pool, a calming lazy river, and nearly a dozen water slides at the water park next door.

Location

Tampa, Florida

Hours

Open daily; hours vary

Recommended Ages

Tweens, teens, adults

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay skyline
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
SheiKra roller coaster summit at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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SheiKra roller coaster
Iron Gwazi roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Iron Gwazi roller coaster
Montu roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Montu roller coaster
Congo River Rapids water raft ride at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Congo River Rapids water raft ride
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Places to Explore

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay skyline
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park

Venture to Africa and ride exciting attractions and encounter amazing animals.

Lazy river and water slides at Adventure Island Tampa Bay
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Adventure Island water park

Enjoy a combination of high-speed thrills and relaxation.

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Iron Gwazi roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Thrill Rides

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay features some of the most thrilling roller coasters in Florida.

Cheetahs
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Animal Habitats

As one of the largest zoos in North America, there are more than 200 species of animals.

Howl-O-Scream sign illumonates and hordes of monsters are unleashed as the sun sets
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Howl-O-Scream

During the fall season, take on frightening haunted houses and roaming hordes.

Top Attractions

Cheetah Hunt roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Cheetah Hunt

Feel the sensation of a racing Cheetah on a triple launch coaster.

SheiKra roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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SheiKra

Prepare yourself for a 200 ft drop at 90 degrees, high speeds of up to 70 mph, and more.

Serengeti Express Train makes its round trip through Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Serengeti Express

Sit back and take in breathtaking views of the park and the free-roaming herds of African animals.

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