Summer Sale! Save 60% on Busch Gardens Tampa Tickets, Fun Cards & Meals!

Busch Gardens Tampa
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Immerse yourself in the thrills of Busch Gardens Tampa with a full day of family-friendly fun! Experience exhilarating rides, lush animal encounters, and exciting shows, all at Florida’s premier theme park destination. Perfect for adrenaline seekers and animal lovers alike.

Highlights

  • Check icon Single Day or Two-Day Park Ticket with All-day dining on Weekends or Weekdays!
  • Check icon Free admission for children under 3 years old!
  • Check icon Thrill rides like Iron Gwazi and Serengeti Flyer await, plus live entertainment with music, animal shows, and Sesame Street storytime!
  • Check icon Interact with animals (giraffes, sloths) at our highly-rated zoo. Enjoy dining and souvenir shopping.
  • Check icon Refuel your energy with delicious food at your favorite restaurants and pubs.
  • Check icon Discover the perfect souvenir to remember your incredible Busch Gardens adventure forever.
  • Check icon Complimentary round-trip shuttle service from Orlando to Tampa departs in the morning & returns in the evening

Groupon prices are inclusive of any applicable sales tax and there are no fees at checkout. The price you see is the price you pay!

What To Expect

Embark on a delightful adventure at Sesame Place Philadelphia, where over 20 themed attractions await guests of all ages. Cool off at water attractions such as Elmo’s Surf ‘n’ Slide, Rosita’s Seaside Slides, and The Count’s Splash Castle, featuring over 90 play elements and a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket. With character meet-and-greets, live shows, and parades, there's something for everyone at this vibrant park!

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Check out the 45th Birthday celebrations too! The fantastic new Sesame Street Birthday Parade makes its debut and this colorful and musical parade will get the whole family dancing with contemporary and classic Sesame Street tunes, show-stopping performances, and an interactive birthday song. The park will be adorned with colorful garland, bright balloons, fabulous birthday presents and more fun décor. Everyone can dance, groove and sing along at the Furry Friends Birthday Dance Party, and get one-of-a kind photos with everyone’s furry friends in their fabulous new birthday attire.

Plan Your Visit

Operating Hours
Operating Hours
Opens daily at 10:00 AM. Closing hours vary by season and day. Check the official calendar for special event times.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is dedicated to providing a welcoming and accessible environment for all guests, offering detailed information and support for various needs upon request, including physical, visual, hearing, autism, sensory, and food allergies.

Ticket Options

Single Park Ticket

Valid for one person on any valid operational date.

Single Park Weekday Ticket

Valid for one person from Monday-Friday,

Single Park Ticket with All-Day Dining

Valid for one person at participating restaurants and must be used by the same person. Weekday is designated as Monday-Friday.

Two-Park Ticket

Valid for two single-day admissions to any combination of SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, or Adventure Island (not Discovery Cove); second visit within 14 days; All-Day Dining option valid at participating restaurants every 90 minutes.

2025 Fun Card

Valid for Unlimited visits (blackout dates apply: BGT: 3/15, 3/22, 6/28, 7/5, 11/22, 12/25, 12/27, 12/28; AIT: 5/26, 6/14, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26) through 2025 to Busch Gardens Tampa or Busch Gardens Tampa and Adventure Island (depending on purchase). Activate within 90 days of purchase; valid through 12/31/2025. Excludes parking, discounts on food/merchandise, separately ticketed/special events (including Howl-O-Scream®)

Shuttle Service for Two Park Tickets

Complimentary round-trip shuttle service from Orlando to Tampa departs in the morning & returns in the evening (pickup/dropoff times vary). For locations and reservations (recommended due to high demand), call 1-800-221-1339 or visit here.

All-Day Dining with Two Park Tickets

icket and photo ID required. Excludes water bottles, souvenirs, and alcoholic beverages. No sharing or takeout. Not valid at Sharks Underwater Grill, Dine with Orcas, Flamecraft Bar, Serengeti Overlook™ Restaurant, or specialty dining. Participating restaurants are listed in the park.

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FAQs

What should I wear?
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 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. Costumes and masks are not permitted in the park. In addition, face painting is not permitted on any guests unless it is done by park artists.

What are the parking charges?
Nearly 5,000 spaces are available for vehicles. Buy a parking pass in advance to save!

Are there kennel services?
On-site kennels are located at the front of the main parking lot across from the first tram stop. The air-conditioned facility is staffed from park open until park close, and the cost is $25.00 per day ($10.00 for Pass Members, excluding Fun Card holders). Park guests are required to bring pet food and to walk their pets during the day. You may bring a blanket for the pet's comfort, and a current shot record and rabies tag is required.

Are there any lockers available?
All-day self-service lockers are available for rent in the Morocco section of the park, by lost and found, near the entrance. The multi-use keypad-operated lockers can be used as often as you like throughout your day. Self-service kiosks accept cash and credit cards. For your convenience, there are three dimensions of All-Day Lockers available for rent: Standard (7.5”h x 13”w x 18”d, $15 Per Day), Large (10.5”h x 16.5”w x 18”d, $20 Per Day), Jumbo (13.5”h x 22.5”w x 18”d, $25 Per Day)

Riders are not permitted to have any loose articles at any of our major attractions. These locations (Iron Gwazi, Montu, Cobra’s Curse, Cheetah Hunt, Scorpion / Falcon’s Fury, Phoenix Rising, Kumba, Congo River Rapids, SheiKra / Stanley Falls Flume, Tigris) will have one-time use, keypad operated lockers available for rent. Self-service kiosks accept cash and credit cards. One-time use locker pricing: $4.00 for the first two hours, and $2.00 for each additional hour, with a $20.00 per day maximum. Prices are subject to change. Transferable lockers are available for $12

Are hands free cameras, harnesses and extensions allowed?
Please note that Selfie Sticks or any hand-held extension poles for mobile devices are not permitted on any ride. The following conditions must be met for any hands-free cameras/camera harnesses to be permitted on a ride: Chest-mounted and wrist-mounted harnesses are allowed. The camera must be secured by a 3-point or more harness, over the rider's shoulders and around the torso, that is snapped or buckled closed and cannot be detached by bumping. Cameras with a case must be tightly snapped closed and the case must be securely attached to the harness with a screw-type pin or similar device. Similarly, an uncased camera can be directly and securely attached to the harness with a screw-type pin or similar device. Please see the ride attendant for ride-specific procedures.

Need To Know Info

Expiration varies.
  • All sales final
  • No refunds
  • Limit 10 per person
  • Ticket valid for ages 3+
  • Must provide first and last name at checkout, which will be shared to facilitate redemption
  • Present this e-ticket at the park entrance to a park team member after proceeding through bag check
  • Meal voucher options include an entre, drink is not included
  • Second, third or unlimited visits (depending on option purchased) must be taken within 14 days of the first visit
  • Notwithstanding anything to contrary in voucher or elsewhere, all products (except for fun cards & products that call out an expiration in ticket name) expire 365 days from purchase date
  • Notwithstanding anything to contrary in voucher or elsewhere, Groupon is seller of voucher and merchant shall have no responsibility other than honoring voucher for stated admission purpose and only during stated promotional period
  • Can't be combined with any other special offers or discounts
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

    About Busch Gardens Tampa

    As Florida’s thrill ride leader, Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, combining exciting seasonal events, incredible animal experiences, world-class roller coasters and more! Guests can take on a top-rated list of favorite attractions for thrill seekers, including Iron Gwazi, North America’s tallest and the world’s fastest and steepest hybrid coaster and winner of the Golden Ticket Award for the Best New Roller Coaster in 2022. Animal fans can connect with over 200 species of animals from around the world as they stroll through the park and upgrade their day with exclusive experiences, including hand-feeding giraffe on the park’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain.

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