Howl-O-Scream is a yearly Halloween fright fest and Tampa Bay’s No. 1 haunted attraction, held at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This adult-targeted event transforms Busch Gardens into a late-night party with haunted houses and scare zones. This event requires an admission ticket separate from daytime admission to Busch Gardens. Daytime admission to Busch Gardens is not included nor required.

Howl-O-Scream contains intense adult content such as violence, gore and blood and is not intended for children.

While this event is intended for adults only, children under 18 will be admitted to the event. There is no discounted rate for children.

Yes, Busch Gardens’ most popular rides will be open during Howl-O-Scream, including the all-new Tigris, plus Cobra’s Curse, Falcon’s Fury, Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, Montu and Kumba. Water rides and additional attractions may be opened based on weather. 

The easiest way to purchase your Howl-O-Scream ticket is online. 

YES! There are some seriously scary savings when you buy your tickets early. Don't wait until you get to the park because these offers won't be available! 

No. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed night event. Daytime admission to Busch Gardens is neither required nor included in general Howl-O-Scream admission tickets.

The Unlimited Howl-O-Scream Admission ticket is for the true Howl-O-Scream fan who can’t get enough haunts and horror. It gets you UNLIMITED Howl-O-Scream 2019 admission throughout the entire event for only $59.99 plus tax and service fee during the Sinister Sale (ends July 21).

For those who don’t want to wait in lines, there’s Front Line Fear, which grants access front-of-the-line access to haunted houses.

No, for the safety of our costumed performers and other visitors to the event, guests in costumes will not be permitted.

Howl-O-Scream is open until 1 a.m. on all event nights.

Parking for Howl-O-Scream is the same rate as Busch Gardens. General car parking is $25.

Yes. Daytime benefits for Pass Members including free or discounted parking (based on Pass type) and discounts on food and merchandise still apply for Howl-O-Scream.

If you are already inside the park, either with a daytime admission ticket, Fun Card or Annual Pass, and have a ticket to Howl-O-Scream for that same night, you can stay inside select areas of Busch Gardens as the park transitions to the Howl-O-Scream event. 

Motorized wheelchairs are not rented during the event. However, standard (non-motorized) wheelchairs are rented during the event. Any motorized wheelchairs rented during the day must be returned by 6 p.m.

Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed special event. No rain checks will be issued.

Any group of 15 or more guests that purchase tickets in advance with one transaction are eligible to receive the group discount.

Florida Platinum Pass Members get in free for the first weekend of Howl-O-Scream - September 20 & 21, 2019. Just present your active Florida Platinum Annual Pass at Zone C, Park Entrance for admission to the event.