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Busch Gardens


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 56 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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3 of 5 stars
Virginfrequentflyer 9 contributions
Northumberland National Park, United Kingdom
Jul 14, 2009

My last visit to Busch was 10 years ago and I was very keen for a revisit based on memory and fond nostalgia. Since that time, Animal Kingdom at Disney and Islands of Adventure have come into their own and developed into fantastic theme parks. I am sorry to say, that following a more recent visit to Busch, (July 2009)... more

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5 of 5 stars
KimSimpson 5 contributions
Middlesbrough
Jul 8, 2009

We decided to visit Busch Gardens because of the rollercoasters. We got there early and they let us park in Priority Parking for normal price! We paid $25 for an express pass because we were only going for the day, this turned out to be a mistake because the park was nearly empty, the women on the kiosk seemed to... more

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5 of 5 stars
rollrcoasterfan 1 contribution
florida
Jul 7, 2009

this park is the best.we just went for my birthday and now were going again for my brothers birthday!!!! i cant wait to go on sheikra again.i cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woot woot more

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4 of 5 stars
funtravels001 11 contributions
San Antonio, TX
Jul 4, 2009

We went here in June and had a great time. My 4 year old had a great experience in the area called "The Land of Dragons". It has all the small rides geared towards little ones. My daughter loved the area and how she could go on rides that were made just for her size. The animals were fun to... more

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3 of 5 stars
jhmart 15 contributions
Houston, TX
Jun 29, 2009

I have been to many amusement parks and I must admit this one was a disappointment. There were too few rides and the park itself was huge. I felt like we were walking all day and barely riding at all. The animals were nice but we came to ride not see animals. The drive from Orlando was very long and... more

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5 of 5 stars
pocoimaking 2 contributions
cullman, al
Jun 18, 2009

Fun for the whole family here. The kids(including the big ones) loved the rollercoasters and water rides. We could walk in the shade and look at the animals, then jump on a ride for some quick thrills! The lines were not long at all. We purchased this ticket as a combo with SeaWorld and both were well worth what we... more

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5 of 5 stars
beavertontim 37 contributions
Beaverton, OR
Jun 17, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

A great venue for the roller coaster lover. From wooden, to high drops, to twist and turners, this place has a coaster for all. Lines were not too long in early June on a Sunday. BRING WATER! This place, like all of Florida in the summer can get very hot and very humid. The train ride is worth the time... more

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5 of 5 stars
tgawn 59 contributions
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Jun 17, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

I love theme parks, zoos, and rollercoaster’s, so to have them all in the one place was out of this world. Getting to the park was a breeze as we where staying at the Wingate by Windham only a block away (well recommended). We got there early and were pretty much at the front of the queue meaning we got... more

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5 of 5 stars
SoccerMom77Indiana 9 contributions
Indiana
Jun 16, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

My family stayed in Orlando but took a day to drive to Busch Gardens. It was about an hour, but so worth it! We have been to Disney several times and wanted to experience some of the other parks on this trip. We also went to Sea World, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Busch Gardens was, by far, our... more

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5 of 5 stars
Knani 8 contributions
Pompano Beach, Florida
Jun 14, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

My husband, two children (ages 12 and 10) just spent two days at Busch Gardens Tampa and had an awesome time! I was a little leery of going to a theme park in the summer time (on a weekend!), as I have been to Disney in June and found it unbearably hot and crowded. The weather was hot at Busch... more

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Busch Gardens Address

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