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Busch Gardens


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 57 attractions in Tampa
Traveler Description: Want all the fun a theme park in Orlando has to offer but less crowd and travel distance? Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay is the place to visit on your... more »
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park, Wildlife park, Zoo, Other
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Birdwatching, Dining
Address: 3000 East Busch Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612
Tel: 813-987-5082

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5 of 5 stars
libedville   1 contribution
Edwardsville, IL
Nov 13, 2009

Spent last Friday and this past Monday at Busch Gardens in Florida. Had a wonderful time. The coasters are great - and I am a 55 year old women. I didn't try the wooden coasters because I heard they were rough. Enjoyed the animals, the landscaping/gardens and the shows. My husband doesn't enjoy rides but he had enough to do... more

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5 of 5 stars
badbaby071605   2 contributions
Oct 26, 2009

We went during a weekday and there was very few lines. Everyone was great as I was traveling alone with my 4 year old. I just wish there was more of a gift shop. I came home w/o a suviner of Busch Gardens more

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4 of 5 stars
djmcbell   14 contributions
UK
Oct 24, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

There are similarities with Busch Gardens and Animal Kingdom. Or are there? Should I really be asking that question, or do I just like to open my reviews with random nonsense? In any case, both Busch Gardens and Animal Kingdom are theme parks with rides and animals. That's where the similarities end however. Anyone who's read my reviews (hands up... more

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5 of 5 stars
cheygage   3 contributions
West Palm Beach, Fl
Oct 24, 2009

I found out that for just a few dollars more per admission, you could purchase a one year pass. This is a great deal for my family! We live just several hours away from Tampa, it's nice to wake up on a Saturday morning and say to the kids "hey, wanna go to Busch Gardens today?' and not have to... more

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4 of 5 stars
KimKDallas   434 contributions
Dallas
Oct 19, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Visited Labor Day weekend. Definitely check the website for discount tickets --- they were running a special -- adults for kid price, plus you could get the second day free. For me it was all about the coasters. They were lots of fun. Short lines, and lots to do. When you were ready for a break, or something a little... more

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4 of 5 stars
dickweedDublin   1 contribution
Dublin
Oct 12, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Hokey, so this review will be based on three criteria that i think are important in a trip like this. My audience is mostly college aged people looking for good, clean fun on a budget. The first criterion is Cost. The cost most definitely matters when your on a budget and trying to make ends meet. Busch Gardens is slightly... more

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5 of 5 stars
carheel   1 contribution
tampa, florida
Oct 10, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I took my family to busch gardens in tampa florida including my one year old grand daughter, i thought i would be just pushing her around while everyone else enjoyed the park, but i was wrong that had many things for the younger kids to do, we went in sept so it work out great there were alot of people... more

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5 of 5 stars
lncarrozza   5 contributions
Schaumburg, Illinois
Oct 10, 2009

We visited Busch Gardens for the day and were a little leary that it would have enough to keep our 19 month old entertained. Boy were we wrong. From the animals to all of the amazing kids rides and water play, our son had an absolute blast. So, even if you don't have older kids it is still worth a... more

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5 of 5 stars
LeighAnn   2 contributions
Tampa, FL
Oct 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We love Busch Gardens in Tampa. The employees are friendly and helpful and there is something to do whether you are into the rides or not! My daughter likes the rides, even the roller coasters and she and her friend enjoy passing the time riding the rides. However, we ALL love the animals and some of the attractions combine the... more

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5 of 5 stars
rav5family   2 contributions
Tampa, FL
Oct 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Great day of entertainment for family with grade school age kids. Visited in early October and had the park to ourselves! Great time to visit and will only get better with cool dry weather in November. Excellent roller coasters and great shows. Add in the animals and beautiful landscaping and it makes for a very pleasant and entertaining day. You've... more

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Busch Gardens Address

3000 East Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
Tel: 813-987-5082