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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: $38 (regular price $89.99). Present this coupon 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 2394.
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Extend time limit please The time limit to use the CityPASS needs to be 14 days or more. We were not able to use all of the pass in 9 days.
Date published: 2026-02-18
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Would like more options I bought CityPASS tickets for a visit to the Tampa area. I frequently travel and always make sure to see if CityPASS is available in that city because it's such an amazing deal and easy to use. The activities offered were good but not great. I wish they had more options for teenagers. My son loved Busch Garden and the Dolphin Encounter cruise but everything else was just ok. The Lowry Zoo and Florida Aquarium are not worth the price they were charging. I honestly expected the zoo to be better for such a large city. Thank goodness for the discount cost through CityPASS. The Clearwater Aquarium really should bill itself as a marine life recovery center rather than an aquarium because we went expecting one thing and were confronted with something different. We did enjoy the dolphin feeding time there but the rest was just ok.
Date published: 2026-02-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great Deal! The CityPass is a great deal. My only concern is using it in 9 days from the first use. Taking poor weather into account I think 2 weeks, at least, would be more reasonable.
Date published: 2026-02-16
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Could be better I was really looking forward to being able to leave a 5 star review when I first purchased them but unfortunately I cannot. I purchased the CityPASS in December of 2025 so that my family and nephew could check out Tampa as we had plans to visit family in Fort Myers. The pass itself has a good price given the places you can visit with the majority of the cost coming from being to go to Busch Gardens, the Aquarium and the Zoo. At least for us, we were really looking forward to Busch Gardens after watching multiple YouTube videos featuring the different rides and all the great activities you could do at the park. We ultimately decided to go on 01-16-26 and given our research had a plan to take advantage of the park. Unfortunately, the day that we went, only 2 of the roller coasters were rideable and the third they had opened that day shut down two different times due to technical difficulties. It was a major let down for all of 4 of us that could ride the coasters (excluding the nephew as he is too young) as we were really excited. On a positive note, the nephew loved seeing the animals and that was really exciting for him. Due to scheduling we were also able to make it to the aquarium, before heading to fort myers quicker then anticipated, and that was a great experience and we all enjoyed our time there. Overall, I do like the idea of the CityPASS and it’s a good value if everything that is featured is available but had we known that Busch Gardens wasn’t going to have everything available, we would probably have skipped out on this and purchased tickets individually.
Date published: 2026-02-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The absolute best value for a Tampa vacation! WOW! This was by far the best deal we found for our trip. While we loved hitting the beaches like Clearwater and Fort De Soto, the CityPASS was the real highlight. The boys ranked Busch Gardens as their absolute favorite—between the world-class rides and the zoo, you could easily spend two full days there. For me, the Florida Aquarium stole the show; it was so scenic and relaxing. Touching the stingrays was a highlight, and standing in front of the massive aquarium window with the sharks and sea turtles swimming by was just incredible. The displays are beautiful and the staff was so helpful. ZooTampa was another hit; the exhibits are great, and the safari tour is a must-do (plus, it’s a nice chance to sit down and see things from a new perspective!). The Dolphin Cruise in Clearwater was fantastic with plenty of sightings, and MOSI provided some great 'learning fun' for the family. All in all, I highly recommend the Tampa CityPASS. We’ll definitely be looking for CityPASS in every city we visit from now on. A+!
Date published: 2026-02-03
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