How to Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Africa, found in Tampa Bay, Florida, is a theme park with roller coasters and activities for all ages. It is near all Tampa Bay and Orlando attractions and is a great addition to your Florida vacation. You need at least a full day to enjoy all that the park has to offer. Read on to learn how to visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Buy tickets online to be eligible for their online offers. Busch Gardens Africa gives visitors a chance to come back for a second day at the park for no additional charge. Details of the offer are available on their website.
2. Dress for the weather. Florida can have brutal heat, so wear lightweight and comfortable summer clothing as well as sneakers that are easy to walk in.
3. Pick up a show schedule. Busch Gardens has shows playing throughout the day at various locations around the park. Upon arrival, ask for a show schedule in order to plan your day.
4. Ride the thrill coasters. Gwazi is a large wooden coaster that offers several minutes of a fun ride on its 7,000 feet of track. For a fun loop coaster, ride the Kumba.
5. Take the kids to King Tut's tomb. This attraction is a replica of the famed Egyptian king's burial site. Children are allowed to dig and pretend to be excavators.
6. Visit the Budweiser Clydesdales. At all Busch Gardens theme parks, visitors can get an up close encounter with these incredible horses.

Tips & Warnings

• For visitors over the age of 50, Busch Gardens offers special discounts on admission and meals with the presentation of an AARP card.
• The park has many services to help make your visit go smoothly. Strollers, wheelchairs, lockers and kennels are available for rental.

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