Busch Gardens (Tampa, FL)

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The Tigers Den - Get Closer then ever!

"KUMBA" Just one of many rides!

Animals, Camps, Coaster, Dining, Events, Family, Giraffe, Jungala, KaTonga, Adult & Kids Rides, SheiKra, Shows, and much more!

Busch Gardens has been making memories for guests of all ages since 1959, when the park debuted as a bird gardens and hospitality center open free of charge to guests who toured Tampa's Anheuser-Busch Brewery.

Half a century later, Busch Gardens is the bay area's No. 1 tourist destination, where wildlife and wild rides come together in an unparalleled combination of Broadway-style shows, a world-class zoo with more than 2,500 exotic and endangered animals and more record-breaking roller coasters than any destination in Florida.

General Park Infomation:

Busch Gardens is a thrilling African safari and a sun-soaked Florida vacation all rolled into one. Experience up-close encounters with wild animals, and explore fascinating attractions based on cultures and legends of far away lands.

A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos featuring nearly 3,000 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens provides unrivaled excitement for guests of every age.

Parking

Nearly 5,000 spaces are available for vehicles.
$12 - General parking for cars and motorcycles
$14 - General parking for buses, trucks and recreation vehicles
$18 - Preferred parking ($9 for 2 Year & 1 Year Passport members; Free for Platinum members)
$24 - Valet Parking ($20 for Passport members)
Valet and Preferred parking are both subject to availability. Tour buses may park for free.

Attire

Busch Gardens is a family destination, and requires that guests wear appropriate clothing while in the park. Shirts, skirts or pants (including jeans or shorts), and shoes must be worn at all times.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Official Busch Gardens Website


Busch Gardens is located at the corner of Busch Boulevard and 40th Street. The park is:

* 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
* Approximately one hour from Orlando via Interstate 4
* Thirty minutes east of area beaches and Tampa International Airport

From the North:

Travel SOUTH on I-75 to FOWLER AVENUE exit. #265. This exit is also the exit for the University of South Florida. Bear right on the exit ramp, and it will lead you directly onto Fowler Avenue. Proceed west on Fowler Avenue to McKinley Drive. (McKinley Drive is the first light past the main entrance to the University.) Turn left on McKinley. Proceed south on McKinley to parking and the main entrance to the park.

From the South:

Travel NORTH on I-75, past the intersection of I-4, to the FOWLER AVENUE exit #265. This exit is also the exit for the University of South Florida. Bear left on the exit ramp, and it will lead you directly onto Fowler Avenue. Proceed west on Fowler Avenue to McKinley Drive. (McKinley Drive is the first light past the main entrance to the University.) Turn left on McKinley. Proceed south on McKinley to parking and the main entrance to the park.

From Orlando:

Travel WEST on I-4 to I-75. Go NORTH on I-75 to the FOWLER AVENUE exit #265. This exit is also the exit for the University of South Florida. Bear left on the exit ramp, and it will lead you directly onto Fowler Avenue. Proceed west on Fowler Avenue to McKinley Drive. (McKinley Drive is the first light past the main entrance to the University.) Turn left on McKinley. Proceed south on McKinley to parking and the main entrance to the park.

From St. Petersburg:

Travel NORTH on I-275 to the FOWLER AVENUE exit. (Exit # 51, Exit # 34) Turn east (right) onto Fowler Avenue and proceed 2.5 miles to McKinley Drive. Turn south (right) onto McKinley and proceed to the main parking lot entrance.

Busch Gardens Shuttle

Mears Destination Services offers Round Trip Motor Coach transportation from several Orlando area locations to Busch Gardens Tampa.

* The fare for round-trip transportation is only $10.00 per person (payable at the Busch Gardens Service Desk once you arrive). Transportation is complimentary with multiple-park tickets.

* Passengers are responsible for transportation to and from the designated pickup and drop-off locations in and around the Orlando area. Mears Taxi services are available at a minimal charge by calling (407) 422-2222.

* Arrival time at Busch Gardens is subject to change: could be as late as 11:30 a.m.

* Departure time from Busch Gardens depends on the park’s closing time. Please call the number below for exact departure time.

* Number of stops for each shuttle are not determined until day of trip. Your shuttle could potentially have a maximum of 3 stops on the route.
* For additional information please call 1-800-221-1339.




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