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Busch Gardens


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 56 attractions in Tampa
Traveller Description: Want all the fun a theme park in Orlando has to offer but less crowd and travel distance? Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay is the place to visit on your... more »
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park, Wildlife park, Zoo, Other
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Birdwatching, Dining
Address: 3000 East Busch Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612
Tel: 813-987-5082

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4 of 5 stars
San Antonio, TX
4 Jul 2009

We went here in June and had a great time. My 4 year old had a great experience in the area called "The Land of Dragons". It has all the small rides geared towards little ones. My daughter loved the area and how she could go on rides that were made just for her size. The animals were fun to... more

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3 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
29 Jun 2009

I have been to many amusement parks and I must admit this one was a disappointment. There were too few rides and the park itself was huge. I felt like we were walking all day and barely riding at all. The animals were nice but we came to ride not see animals. The drive from Orlando was very long and... more

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5 of 5 stars
cullman, al
18 Jun 2009

Fun for the whole family here. The kids(including the big ones) loved the rollercoasters and water rides. We could walk in the shade and look at the animals, then jump on a ride for some quick thrills! The lines were not long at all. We purchased this ticket as a combo with SeaWorld and both were well worth what we... more

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5 of 5 stars
Beaverton, OR
17 Jun 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

A great venue for the roller coaster lover. From wooden, to high drops, to twist and turners, this place has a coaster for all. Lines were not too long in early June on a Sunday. BRING WATER! This place, like all of Florida in the summer can get very hot and very humid. The train ride is worth the time... more

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5 of 5 stars
Belfast, Northern Ireland
17 Jun 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I love theme parks, zoos, and rollercoaster’s, so to have them all in the one place was out of this world. Getting to the park was a breeze as we where staying at the Wingate by Windham only a block away (well recommended). We got there early and were pretty much at the front of the queue meaning we got... more

16 Jun 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

My family stayed in Orlando but took a day to drive to Busch Gardens. It was about an hour, but so worth it! We have been to Disney several times and wanted to experience some of the other parks on this trip. We also went to Sea World, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Busch Gardens was, by far, our... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pompano Beach, Florida
14 Jun 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband, two children (ages 12 and 10) just spent two days at Busch Gardens Tampa and had an awesome time! I was a little leery of going to a theme park in the summer time (on a weekend!), as I have been to Disney in June and found it unbearably hot and crowded. The weather was hot at Busch... more

Fantastic!
14 Jun 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Take a whole day, take plenty of water and visit during the week if you can. Ensure you have plenty of film in the camera and prepare to walk your feet off!! more

14 Jun 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I live in Orlando and have been to many them parks, but I have to say that Busch Gardens in Tampa is my favorite. I love it because there is such a variety of things to do, so everyone in the family will enjoy it. I love the fact that the prices for food was reasonable, plus delicious. Besides the... more

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5 of 5 stars
kansas city, mo
9 Jun 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My kids are ages 6 and 4 and had a great time. They loved seeing the animals there were quite a few rides suited for them. There is also Land of the Dragons for the kids to play. Staff was very friendly and helpful! I recommend going when it's not tourist season and stay away on weekends, if so, you... more

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Busch Gardens Address

3000 East Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
Tel: 813-987-5082