With dozens of thrilling rides and attractions, entertaining shows, a wide variety of authentic foods and shops, Busch Gardens is the ticket to world-class adventure.
Special Needs & Accessibility: Busch Gardens is committed to providing all guests with a safe and enjoyable experience.
2012 Admission Rates*
Adults (10 & up) $66.99
Kids (3-9) $56.99
Kids 2 and under Free
Parking $13
*prices subject to change without notice.
There's so much to see and explore at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. There's something for everyone in the family, from thrill rides to fantastic cuisine and all-around family-friendly entertainment. With a Busch Gardens 1-Park or 2-Park Pass, you can experience unlimited admission to Busch Gardens and/or Water Country USA during our regular operating season. Plus as a pass member, you'll save 50 percent on the regular admission price to Christmas Town.
Christmas Town
Celebrate the holiday season with Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration. Experience the park again with amazing attractions, dazzling shows and one-of-a-kind gift ideas that will make everyone say, “Now this is Christmas.” Gaze at five million twinkling lights while enjoying hot chocolate and fresh-baked Christmas cookies. Make sure to visit ChristmasTown.com for a list of all the shows, attractions, dining and rides the park offers during this magical time of year.
Busch Gardens is committed to providing all guests with a safe and enjoyable experience. Refer to our Access Guide to help plan your visit with us.
Thanks to a new location at the main entrance of the park, Busch Gardens is even more accessible to guests that would like or need the ease of mobility. Whether you’re renting a double stroller for the kids or an electronic convenience vehicle (ECV) to explore the park, you won’t need to walk far in order to pick up your rental. Once you’ve gone through the ticketing area at the main entrance of the park, look to your left, our new rental location is only steps away.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is committed to providing guests a safe and enjoyable experience. Because of different pathway configuration and terrain as well as large crowds that include small children and strollers, we regret that we cannot permit the use of two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicles such as Segways. We are pleased to offer other forms of personal transportation, including electric convenience vehicles and standard wheelchairs and we encourage you to contact Guest Services with any questions you may have.
Trained service animals are welcome at Busch Gardens. However, these animals must remain on a leash or in a harness. Guests are responsible for the cleanup of service animal waste and behavior control and the service animals must be accompanied by their owner or another party member at all times.
Busch Gardens staff members are not permitted to care for service animals.
Keep an eye out for some amazing new technology when you visit Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. It's called "Touch-n-Go."
Touch-n-Go allows you to enter the park by simply inserting your season pass or multi-day ticket and touching a scanner. This system uses several points on your finger to make a calculation. The calculation is unique to you. Whenever you visit the park, Touch-n-Go will scan, recalculate and compare the answer to the one from the original scan. You will have to register on your first park visit, but it's simply a matter of touching the scanner with one finger after that. You'll still need your pass, but you can leave your picture ID in your pocket. Touch-n-Go is the fastest way to make sure no one has stolen your valuable pass.
The results of Theme Parks Magazine's fourth annual Readers' Choice Awards are in and Busch Gardens is a clear winner; placing in nine of 17 categories. Busch Gardens was voted most beautiful park with 57 percent of votes. The European-themed park also had three of the top 10 steel roller coasters, with Griffon placing second in the favorite "New for 2007" category. Other notable placements include best food, best live entertainment, cleanest park, best seasonal event, best water ride and best themed ride or attraction. For the complete Theme Parks Magazine, Readers' Choice Awards results please click here.
For the 21st consecutive year, the European-themed park has been voted the "Most Beautiful Park" by members of the National Amusement Park Historical Association. The combination of European-themed architecture, lush landscaping and elaborate costumes contributes to the beauty and charm of the park.
Additionally, Busch Gardens has ranked highly in Amusement Today's international "Golden Ticket Awards" survey in the "Best Landscaping - Amusement Park" category. Busch Gardens has won the award every year since 1998 when the category was established.
Picnic areas are situated in each parking lot. Picnic baskets and coolers are not allowed inside the park. (Exception: Baby food and medicine are permitted, but not in glass containers.)
Pet care is provided in the England Parking Lot. Pets are not allowed inside the park. $10 /pet for regular guests / all day, $7 for pass members. The facility is ventilated but not temperature-controlled. Pets will be offered fresh water, but it is the owner's responsibility to bring food and feed their pet. Trained service animals are welcome at Busch Gardens. For more information, consult our accessibility guide.
Pet care is not offered during Christmas Town.
Busch Gardens and Water Country USA are committed to a safe and friendly environment; therefore we have provided designated smoking stations throughout the park. All indoor areas will remain smoke free environments. Outdoor smoking stations are designated in guest areas by smoking urns, benches and "designated Smoking Area" signs. These signs are clearly denoted on the park maps.
In keeping with the family image of Busch Gardens, guests must wear appropriate clothing while in the park. Shirts, shoes and pants must be worn at all times. Clothing with suggestive or explicit language or insulting statements is not allowed. Busch Gardens reserves the right to refuse admission or ask anyone to leave who is not in compliance with these rules.
Busch Gardens and Water Country USA have a number of great job opportunities ready and waiting for you. We offer flexibility with scheduling, and openings are available for both day and night positions.
Busch Gardens and Water Country USA are equal opportunity employers and support a safe and drug-free workplace. For more information, call our Job-line at (757) 253-3020 or consult our employment website.
Except when participating in an event intended for young guests such as our Adventure Camps, sleepovers, birthday parties and educational programs, Busch Gardens suggests that visitors 13 and younger be accompanied by an adult.
Visit the Lost & Found building located in the England section of the park to report lost and found items. Busch Gardens is not responsible for lost, missing or stolen personal property. If you have recently visited the park and lost an item please click here. To help us find and return your item, please include the following information:
· Date and location item was lost or last seen
· Description of item - please be specific in regards to color, brand and any unique features
· If you lost a cell phone please provide serial number, make, model and service provider.
· Your contact information – phone number and address
· Please tell us if you completed a lost item report before you left the park.
Due to high volume, lost item reports are only kept active for 30 days. A team member will contact you only if your item has been located.
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