Description
Busch Gardens is the ultimate family adventure park offering an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens provides unrivaled "real" excitement for guests of every age. Mailing Address
3605 E. Bougainvillea Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
Location
- Corner of Busch Boulevard and 40th Street
- Eight miles northeast of downtown Tampa
- Two miles east of Interstate 275 at the Busch Boulevard exit
- Two miles west of Interstate 75 at exit 265
- One hour from Orlando via Interstate 4
- Thirty minutes east of area beaches and Tampa International Airport
Busch Gardens Shuttle Express
Now it’s easier than ever to experience Busch Gardens’ wildlife and wild rides via the Busch Gardens Shuttle Express for only $10 per person for a round trip from Orlando. The service is always free with the purchase of a 5-Park Orlando FlexTicket! For pick-up times and locations, call 1-800-221-1339.
Parking
Nearly 5,000 spaces are available for vehicles.
- $9 - General parking for cars and motorcycles
- $10 - General parking for buses, trucks and recreation vehicles
- $14 - Preferred parking ($7 for Gold & Silver members; Free for Platinum members)
- $20 - Valet Parking ($18 for Passport members)
Valet and Preferred parking are both subject to availability. Tour buses may park for free.
Travel Agent Rates
Travel agents may present their IATA card at our front gate and receive a 50% off discount for two admissions. For additional information call our toll free number at 1-888-800-5447. Services
Strollers, wheelchairs, lockers and indoor, climate-controlled pet kennels are available for rental. Wheelchair seating is available at all facilities. Diaper-changing and baby-nursing areas, first-aid, foreign currency exchange, 24-hour automated teller machines, taxi and bus parking may also be found on-site.
Smoking Policy:
For the comfort and safety of all of our guests, smoking is permitted in the park in designated smoking areas only. These designated areas are conveniently located throughout the park and are clearly marked on park maps.
Food and Beverage
Restaurants, snack bars and juice stands are located conveniently throughout the park. MasterCard, Visa and Discover are accepted at the Crown Colony and Desert Grill Restaurants. Sorry, but coolers, food, drinks and picnic items may not be taken into the park. For vegetarian meal options please stop by the Guest Relations window at the main entrance to the park.
Guests With Disabilities
Busch Gardens Travel Planner presented by: University Community Hospital
Preparing for Florida Weather
Tampa enjoys a temperate, semi-tropical climate marked by average temperatures of 62.5 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and 81.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Midsummer temperatures are often more than 90 degrees.
Items to Pack
- Loose, lightly colored clothing during summer months
- Light jacket or sweater for evenings or activities on the water
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses with 99% UV protection
- Sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher
- A hat
- Insect repellent
- Anti-itch cream for insect bites
- Non-aspirin pain reliever for fever and other pains
- Oral antihistamine to fend off motion sickness from car or plane rides, boat trips, and roller coasters
- All prescribed medications. (It can be difficult to obtain a new prescription for a forgotten medicine while out of town. Plan to also bring enough for a few extra days should your travel plans change at the last minute or get delayed.)
- ID and Health Insurance information
- Names and phone numbers for your family’s physicians in case of emergency
