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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is Florida’s top destination for world-class thrill rides, family attractions, and incredible animal experiences. Explore over 2,700 exotic animals and get ready for nonstop adventure at one of the best theme parks in Tampa Bay.
Thrill Rides
Are you brave enough to take on Busch Gardens’ most adrenaline-packed attractions? There’s only one way to find out.…
Phoenix Rising
Soar over the Serengeti Plains on Phoenix Rising, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s new suspended family roller coaster. Experience high-flying twists, turns, and epic views at speeds up to 44 mph. Minimum height requirement: 42 inches.
Serengeti Flyer™
Ride the world’s tallest and fastest swing at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Reach 135 feet in the air and swing at speeds up to 68 mph for heart-pounding negative-G thrills. Perfect for young thrill seekers (48″ height minimum).
Iron Gwazi™
Ride North America’s tallest and Florida’s fastest hybrid coaster! Iron Gwazi plunges you 206 feet and rockets forward at an incredible 76 mph through twelve crazy airtime moments and three inversions.
Tigris™
Blast off on Florida’s tallest launch coaster, racing through fast loops, drops, and an inverted heartline roll. Reaching more than 60 mph and soaring 150 feet up, this must-try ride promises big thrills.
Falcon’s Fury®
Plummet face-down from the tallest free-standing drop tower in North America—over 300 feet at speeds of 60 mph.
Cheetah Hunt
Experience triple launches on Busch Gardens’ longest coaster (4,400 feet), racing up to 60 mph across dramatic turns and hills for maximum excitement.
SheiKra®
Feel the rush on this 200-foot-tall floorless dive coaster with a 90-degree drop and top speeds of 70 mph—one of Tampa Bay’s biggest scream machines.
Family Attractions and Kid-Friendly Rides
Busch Gardens is famed for its white-knuckle rides, but there are bucketloads of milder rides, shows and water attractions for the little ones too!
Wild Oasis
Dive into Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s wild new rainforest playground! Kids can climb through massive towers and swinging bridges on the Canopy Climb, splash around at Enchanted Falls’ pop-up fountains and spray zones, and drop 35 feet on the thrilling Treetop Drop tower, plus up-close animal encounters at Habitat Hideaway, with capybaras, squirrel monkeys, and more.
Jungle Flyers
Embark on an aerial adventure on Jungle Flyers, high above the treetop village of Jungala. Adventurers choose from three zip-line paths, each offering different views of exotic animals and thrilling heights!
Sand Serpent®
Enjoy classic coaster fun on Sand Serpent®, a wild ride packed with turns, drops, and rapid corkscrews. This family favourite delivers fun for all ages and is perfect for guests looking for milder thrills on their Busch Gardens visit.
Gwazi Gliders & Air Grover
For younger thrill fans, head to Sesame Street Safari of Fun to try Air Grover, a junior steel coaster with gentle curves and smile-inducing dips. Over in Jungala, Gwazi Gliders gives kids the thrill of soaring like a gliding animal!
Animal Experiences
The animals are the stars at Busch Gardens! Don’t forget to check out your park map to find out what times you can meet the keepers!
Serengeti Safari®
*Separate ticket required.
Board an open-air vehicle for an unforgettable journey through the 65-acre Serengeti Plain and get up close with giraffes, zebras, rhinos, ostriches, and antelope. Expert guides share wildlife insights, and guests often have the chance to hand-feed giraffes. Tour availability can vary, so check ahead for current schedules.
Jungala®
Discover the lush world of Jungala, where guests can view tigers swimming, orangutans climbing, and gibbons gliding high above. With multi-level enclosures, viewing platforms, and interactive trails, Jungala offers a deep dive into rainforest habitats and gives families a chance to experience wildlife from playful primates to powerful big cats, right next to Wild Oasis
Walkabout Way®
Say G’day to the animals of Australia! Head to Walkabout Way for close-up encounters with kangaroos, wallabies, and rare Australian birds. Guests have the unique chance to hand-feed these friendly marsupials and learn from keepers about Aussie wildlife—all included with park admission.
Lory Landing™
Hand-feed nectar to playful lorikeets, interact with exotic birds, and snap amazing photos in an immersive setting.
Insider Tip: Don’t forget to pick up a cup of nectar on your way in to hand-feed the lorikeets!
Animal Care Center
Watch real animal care in action at the park’s state-of-the-art Animal Care Center, where daily procedures and feedings are visible to guests.
Busch Gardens Live Shows
Enjoy live shows from world-class performers – along with a few rescued rising stars!
Rhythm of Nature
Step into a breathtaking adventure on ice inside the Moroccan Palace Theater! This must-see indoor show combines stunning ice skating with a magical story. Expect dazzling choreography, immersive music, and the heart-pounding “beat of the wild” in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s signature spectacle
Storytime at Sesame Street Safari of Fun
Gather outdoors for a family-friendly reading hour with your favourite Sesame Street friends! Perfect for kids, every storytime session brings beloved characters to life with interactive fun that’s as educational as it is entertaining.
Animal Tales
Meet animal ambassadors and experience up-close encounters in this educational live show. Learn fascinating facts about Busch Gardens’ diverse species and get inspired by their conservation stories, presented by expert keepers in a format great for all ages.
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