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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Amusement Park and Zoo

Temple Knoll, Tampa

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Ranked #4 for zoos in Tampa
The gardens at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a can't miss
"great roller coaster lineup including Montu and Cheetah Hunt!"(29 Tips)
"All of the roller coasters, especially Cheetah and Sheikra"(27 Tips)
"Skeikra, Cheetah Hunt e Montu are the best!!"(16 Tips)
"Kumba is a ton of fun!"(10 Tips)

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RobinMay 4, 2012
Need more than a day as there is so much to see. It's pretty much a hybrid between an amusement park and a zoo so a great place from toddlers to teens all the way to adults - yes they serve alcohol.
TruthorDare.usMay 14, 2011
We dare you to take the Express Railway around the Serengeti Path and see all the animals, follow that up with riding the Congo River Rapids and the Tanganyika Tidal wave and get totally soaked.
Sarah DunnMarch 27, 2016
So fun! Do the valet parking - only $15 more and so worth it. Also do the quick queue to skip lines!
Kate HallDecember 28, 2014
So much fun to visit and very different from VA's where we usually play-but beware on 12.28.14--it's packed!
Di HoffmanApril 4, 2014
Fun place. Lots of coasters , rides & animals. Only issue was the map they give u is bad. Doesn't help u get around well at all. Good food too
HARTMay 8, 2012
HART Summer Blast Pass is on sale now! Kids 5-17 receive unlimited rides on HART from May 14-Aug. 31, 2012 for only $30, or 30¢ a day! Think of all the trips to Busch Gardens! Routes #5,#18 and #39. Read more
Felix TorresMarch 20, 2017
Been here 100+ times
Best Park in Florida!!! Awesome Rides, Shows and Festivals! Food & Wine Festival is happening right now!
Lauren ConnollySeptember 2, 2011
If you're military check out Here's to the Heros- thank you Busch Gardens for this amazing discount! Rhino ridge was a fav this trip- amazing time and SO close to the animals!
Ron BirminghamApril 20, 2012
Awesome park, Sheikra rocks! Lots of animals, would have skipped the Florida aquarium if I had my time back. All the animals you'd want to see are here!
Bruno ClozelFebruary 16, 2014
You must to meet & feed the Girafffes! Is super duper cool. The most amazing experience in my life with animals!
Melay MSeptember 16, 2016
Love shikra, cheetah and falcons fury are the highlight in rides for me
Carol TominagaApril 29, 2016
The rides are great, the price of food isn't bad, had a great time!
Kristine NemmersApril 28, 2019
Been here 50+ times
Great place to go for year round fun and education.
The Infamous Sammie SPADOctober 6, 2018
Been here 5+ times
rent a large locker for $10, you can move it’s location around the park, otherwise it’s $2 a time!
Jonmichael ButlerNovember 23, 2018
All of the roller coasters, especially Cheetah and Sheikra
Sara ValentineJuly 28, 2013
Not just great for the rides but for the shows & animals too! Fun for everyone!
Anita PriceDecember 8, 2013
Been here 100+ times
When riding Sheila, when you come to the first drop; don't look down. You want to look out to see the whole park and Downtown Tampa
Tiffany NicoleJuly 9, 2018
Nice place to take the family or s/o. Beautiful gardens, nice attractions, cool animals.
Kyra KilianOctober 20, 2018
Great park, lots to see & do even if you don’t like coasters!
Scott ButlerSeptember 13, 2014
Great park, amazing animals, fun rides. Try Falcon's Fury, it's higher than you think.
Nazy malkNovember 11, 2014
Howloscream, and better to take a 1 -2 yr old here than disney except I'm against seaworld afyer watching black fish and unfortunately that's the same park
Caitlin LawlerFebruary 20, 2015
The Cheetah Hunt is a must ride! A long coaster that makes any wait worth it
MattAugust 15, 2012
Once you are Done riding coasters eat at the crown colony the food is great and an awesome view of the sarenghetti
Maria LaneNovember 12, 2015
So many amazing rollercoasters. Cheetah Hunt is a must! And try Sheikra in the front row!
Dan De MarcoMay 14, 2017
What isn't good here great park .. feel the sting...(buzz, buzz) of the scorpion
Michael GideonAugust 17, 2013
It always rains so save some $ and bring hefty bags. Cut three holes and ya got a poncho. Bush gardens does sell them for about $10
Yarayahu JonesDecember 1, 2021
Really fun rides. I just feel sorry for the animals though. They seem depressed.🥺
Blake RichardsonSeptember 30, 2011
Top 5 things to do at Busch Gardens: 1. Cheetah Hunt 2. SheiKra 3. Seeing the animals 4. Ride the train around the park to see the most animals. 5. Kumba
Brendan ParadisOctober 1, 2010
Try the Montu later in the day. Its lines tend to be the shortest! Also, if your going to the park stop at one of the usf dining halls beforehand for all you can eat to fill up
Eddy ZumetaApril 21, 2014
If you enjoy rollercoasters, being up-close to exotic animals, & adventures, come to Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL.
Eric KorffMarch 9, 2011
If your staying all day and have a craving for food every hour like myself, All day dining is a deal. Turkey Wraps @ Zagora Cafe' are delicious.
RakanJune 5, 2017
Loved this place so much, rides, animals, everything was perfect
Catrina Van LengenAugust 5, 2010
Ride Sheikra in the front, no matter how long the line is. Ride Kumba in the very last row. Ride everything at least once, except Scorpion (unless you like whiplash...). If possible, ride Sheikra at n Read more
Anita PriceNovember 6, 2013
Been here 100+ times
If you love roller coasters do these three Cheetah Hunt, Sheikra, and Montu. If you do Kumba hands up the whole time.
Visit Tampa BayOctober 13, 2010
Combines world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and one of North America's largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
Busch GardensOctober 21, 2010
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure park, featuring an unparalleled combination of exotic animal encounters, world-class thrill rides and live entertainment.
Ms HeleneMarch 11, 2018
Gardens, rides and animals.
Niels de J. (SU 3)June 19, 2017
Beautiful park
Wolfie.February 27, 2013
Love it here! So much fun! Take 2 days so you can really enjoy it. 9/10
Melissa LeeSeptember 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Make sure you visit the kangaroos! They're friendly and lazy enough to get a good photo with.
ChingJanuary 15, 2011
Active-duty, reserve, or National Guard military personnel are allocated one free park pass plus up to three more free passes for dependents annually by showing DoD CAC at guest relations. Read more
Lakia DykesJune 5, 2015
The shows are really good here! I loved the wildlife as well.
Josh WhiteJune 21, 2013
Very cool park. Although there aren't many coasters, the ones they have are outstanding!
Glenda WalterAugust 12, 2012
Bring dollars or quarters unless you aren't carrying anything in your hand. If you are this park requires you to put stuff in 50 cent lockers at each ride.
Carlos GomezAugust 31, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The collectible cup for soda is a very good deal during hot summer
Jeanine McAuliffeNovember 8, 2014
UuUmm...what's better than free beer, beer school, and rollercoasters?? Move over Disneyworld..this is the BEST PLACE ON EARTH!!!
Carrie TrieglaffOctober 22, 2010
Our 1 year old loved it - from the animals to the Elmo water park. We all had a great time. Just wish the 'safari' and 'walkabout way' allowed little ones.
Shawna JarmolychJune 19, 2013
Best park in Florida. Disney is great for babies, but if you want rides, head to BG!
Lori K.January 31, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Montu, cheetah chase, elephants,tigers craft beer and the hot pretzels .
Paula MadeiraOctober 25, 2017
It is one of the best parks in Orlando for sure!

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