Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

This theme park boasts several world-class coasters and is also an accredited zoo with thousands of incredible animals.

Enjoy extreme thrills, entertaining shows, and wildlife from around the world at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. With 10 exciting roller coasters and plenty of other attractions, this theme park opened in 1959 and has something for every visitor. The park also hosts a variety of seasonal events throughout the year, such as their Food and Wine Festival, Mardi Gras, and Summer Nights, so every trip here offers something unique.

Busch Gardens is an accredited zoo and does remarkable work in conservation and rehabilitation. Guests can marvel at animals such as alligators, kangaroos, cheetahs, and exotic birds while walking around the park or opt to have more immersive encounters with animals like giraffes, zebras, and rhinos on the Serengeti Plain via the safari tour or the train ride that takes you around the entire park. On the Serengeti Safari adventure, guests even have the opportunity to hand feed giraffes from the open-air truck!  

Adrenaline junkies will also feel right at home at Busch Gardens. The park is known for having some of the most iconic coasters in the world; the Iron Gwazi is the country’s tallest and the world’s fastest and steepest hybrid coaster, SheiKra will drop you 200 feet at a 90-degree angle, and Cheetah Hunt launches riders 3 separate times along its 4,400 feet of track. If you’re visiting with little ones, be sure to check out the Sesame Street area that has a variety of attractions they’ll absolutely love. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a place to find exciting thrills, observe fascinating wildlife, and to make unforgettable memories.