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Want a more vivid picture of the experience? Imagine this: you're screaming down a 200-foot drop on Iron Gwazi, feeling the wind whip past you at 76 mph, then just moments later, you're gazing into the eyes of a majestic tiger in Jungala. That's the magic here. With over 300 species of animals and a jaw-dropping collection of 10 coasters (including the iconic Cheetah Hunt), it's a place that ignites your adrenaline and sparks your curiosity in equal measure. It's a place that sticks with you — forever!

More than just the rides and animals, this place captivates you with seasonal events that transform the park – like the festive glow of Christmas Town. Just across the street, Adventure Island water park adds another layer of fun for those hot Florida days. In short, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a place that understands the power of combining excitement with genuine connection, making it a truly unique and unforgettable destination!

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

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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

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

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.