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Busch Gardens
3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
+1 813 987 5082
site: Busch Gardens
#1 of 53 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • Jesterjess50
    Jesterjess50 said

    … - Yet another early start, this time because Fran, Paul and myself were off to Busch Gardens in Tampa… continue reading »

  • Clarey
    Clarey said

    … to busch gardens..im sooo excited about that! :) i have a floor meeting at 6.30 tonight though so i have… continue reading »

  • jskin91396
    jskin91396 said

    ….....holla bean town!!! (I really kissed is ass, sorry Boston!!)  I also spent a day at Busch… continue reading »

  • ILoveNY
    ILoveNY said

    … the Clydesdale horses which are spectacular.  I found Busch Gardens to be very clean which is surprising… continue reading »

  • DrB
    DrB said

    …Disney, Busch Gardens, the beach and occasional alligator sightings. what more could a kid ask for?… continue reading »

More information on Busch Gardens

At Busch Gardens, animals roam free and you are the outsider. You can see the park by monorail, cable car or train. Roller coasters, wild animals, entertaining shows, rides, food, shopping, sightseeing, bird shows, exotic flowers, train rides, Serengeti adventures, river rapids...the list goes merrily on. Wear comfy walking shoes and spend the day at this 300-acre park. You can even taste the Anheuser Busch brew that started it all. Busch Gardens is open year-round with varying schedules. Call or see Web site for details.

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard,amex

Directions

Take I-275 north of downtown to Busch Blvd. (exit 50) and go east 2 miles. From I-75, take Fowler Ave. (exit 54) and follow the signs west

Area

At McKinley Dr./N. 40th St

Parking

Parking $9 for cars; $10 for trucks and campers

Hours

Daily 10am-6pm (to 7 and 8pm in summer and on holidays)

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