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Description
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 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 Tampa Bay provides unrivaled "real"
excitement for guests of every age.
Busch Gardens was recently rated the most popular theme park in
Florida among residents of the Tampa Bay area.
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
Did you know Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is just a short ride away
from Orlando? 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. Spaces are available
to cars and motorcycles for $7.00 - buses, trucks and recreation
vehicles are $11.00. Tour buses are eligible to park free of charge.
Platinum, Gold and Silver Passport Members can park in general lots
for free.
Kennel Facility
Busch Gardens offers an outdoor Courtesy Pet Care Center where you
can leave your pet for the day. There is no charge for this service.
Water is provided, however, we do not provide food. The pens are
in a shaded, covered area and the animals are checked on every thirty
minutes. There are no size or weight limitations and no reservations
are necessary. The pet kennel opens when the park opens and closes
15 minutes prior to the parks closing.
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.
Directions
From the North:
Travel SOUTH on I-75 to I-275 SOUTH to the BUSCH BOULEVARD exit.
(Exit # 50, formerly Exit # 33) Turn east (left) onto Busch Blvd.
and proceed to the park. Parking and the main entrance are on McKinley
Avenue, on the east side of the park. Both are clearly marked.
From the South:
Travel NORTH on I-75, past the intersection of I-4, to the FOWLER
AVENUE exit #265. (formerly exit #54). 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 Avenue. (McKinley Avenue 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 BUSCH BOULEVARD exit. (Exit # 50, formerly
Exit # 33). Turn east (left) onto Busch Blvd. and proceed to the
park. Parking and the main entrance are on McKinley Avenue, on the
east side of the park. Both are clearly marked.
From Orlando:
Travel WEST on I-4 to I-75. Go NORTH on I-75 to the FOWLER AVENUE
exit #265 (formerly exit #54). 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 Avenue. (McKinley Avenue 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.
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