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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Explore Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Overview

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay sits about 80 minutes west of Orlando, combining African-themed zoo habitats with one of the most aggressive roller coaster collections in the United States.

It's a sister park to SeaWorld Orlando and is usually included in SeaWorld multi-park ticket bundles — making it an easy and cost-effective day trip for coaster fans.

Why visit

Nine major roller coasters including Iron Gwazi, SheiKra, Montu, and Kumba.
300+ animal species across one of the largest accredited zoological collections in the US.
Significantly less crowded than Orlando parks.
Usually included on SeaWorld multi-park tickets at no extra cost.

Don't Miss

Key attractions & rides.

Iron Gwazi

North America's tallest hybrid coaster — 206 feet, 76 mph, 91-degree first drop.

SheiKra

Floorless dive coaster with a 200-foot vertical drop.

Montu

Inverted coaster with seven inversions.

Serengeti Plain

65-acre African savanna habitat with zebra, giraffes and rhinos.

Visitor tips

Drive from Orlando is about 80 minutes — comfortable as a day trip with rental car.
Combine with a SeaWorld multi-park ticket for the best value.
Ride Iron Gwazi first — queues build aggressively throughout the day.
Allow time for the Serengeti train tour — it's included with admission.

Best time to visit

Weekdays outside US school holidays — Tuesday to Thursday are typically quietest.

Family suitability

Best for ages 8+. Strong thrill-ride focus; younger children have fewer options.

Opening hours

Typically 10:00 to 18:00 — shorter than Disney or Universal.

Ticket information

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