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    Busch Gardens

    15,696 Reviews
    #1 of 139 things to do in Tampa
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    Water & Amusement Parks, Theme Parks
    Open Now: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, combining world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and more than 12,000 animals. Challenge a 335-foot drop tower, Falcon's Fury, or race like a cheetah on Cheetah Hunt. Busch Gardens...more
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Spoilt Day

    Firstly when we came into park asked for preferred parking it wasn’t until we pulled off from the booth we realised she had given us standard parking, so listening isn’t a strong point with this employee. Once in the park asked for photo key, the...More

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    BuschGardensTPA, Guest Relations Manager at Busch Gardens, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts concerning your recent visit to Busch Gardens. The experiences and comments of our guests are always welcome and greatly appreciated. We regret to hear about your experience. Could you contact us directly at BGA.GuestInformation@buschgardens.com so...More

    Reviewed yesterday
    Great park for rides and animals.... reasonably priced

    My family recently bought the fun pass - good from when we bought it in May until the end of December. We weren't able to go until September, but we enjoyed that visit and went back in October. We may try to fit in one...More

    Thank gmaj_05
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Disappointed

    Visited Busch Gardens today. The first time for 20 years, so you can imagine how excited we were. Sadly many of the rollercoasters weren’t operating! There had been no mention of this on the website. Whilst we enjoyed all the facilities that were available, especially...More

    Thank Jet55885349198
    BuschGardensTPA, Guest Relations Manager at Busch Gardens, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts concerning your recent visit to Busch Gardens. The experiences and comments of our guests are always welcome and greatly appreciated. We regret to hear about your experience. Could you contact us directly at BGA.GuestInformation@buschgardens.com so...More

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Fantastic Thrill rides

    Spent a full day here in October 2018 as part of a ticket deal which only worked out at £10 per head for the family four adults and one child. Arrived at 9am from Orlando ( self drive ). My impressions of the park were...More

    Thank Traaacer
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    A very relaxing day.

    Plenty of animals to see. Rides and shows could be seen without long lines. The kids are entertained without it costing Mom n Dad an arm/leg.

    Thank Sandseeker_60
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    1st Visit... Won't be the last

    We have Sea World & Aquatica on numerous occasions but have never ventured out to Busch Gardens until this stay in Florida. This place is amazing. So many animals to see and the chance to interact with. The landscaping there is amazing and it is...More

    Thank miketitley-harris
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Pricey

    We, four adults, visited Busch Gardens. We enjoyed the time spent there, 5-6 hours, but felt in the end that you only get full value for money if you use all the rides, which we didn’t. We rode three rides each plus the train. I...More

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    BuschGardensTPA, Guest Relations Manager at Busch Gardens, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts concerning your recent visit to Busch Gardens. The experiences and comments of our guests are always welcome and greatly appreciated. We have shared your comments with the leadership team for their review and appropriate action.

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Lots of coasters for a great date-day!

    Had a blast on the coasters today! Montu twice-lots of fun! Sky Ride, ridiculously long line and no Quick Queue for it. Grrrr. Had a fun walk across the animal area, but didn't really see a great variety. It's needs a little TLC of signage...More

    Thank Heather J
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Always fun!

    Always have a great time in this theme park. Different rides for every style, good for kids of every age and price is still reasonable compare to orlando parks. The animals are always fun to go and visit with the kids

    Thank Ricardo R
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Amazing

    We have been to Busch Gardens before and enjoyed it so we decided to try some insider tours for something different, we tried the tiger 🐅 insider and gorilla 🦍 insider tours, they were amazing we meet the two white tigers as the were put...More

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    November 14, 2018|
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    Response from yessy1415 | Reviewed this property |
    Absolutely! I took my 13 and 7 years old boys and we had a great time.
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    November 13, 2018|
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    Response from BuschGardensTPA | Property representative |
    We do not allow contact with our baby animals for the safety of our animals. We do offer feedings of our lorikeets and kangaroos for an additional charge.
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    November 13, 2018|
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    Response from BuschGardensTPA | Property representative |
    We do offer feedings with our lorikeets and kangaroos for an additional charge.
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