Veterans Day

Sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay honor and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice. This year, Navy Federal Credit Union will be a part of this special occasion that allows us to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by our veterans.

Active Duty and Veterans:
Please stop by the Busch Gardens Waves of Honor table in Gwazi Plaza from 10 AM – 3 PM with your Military ID to receive your complimentary meal voucher redeemable at Zagora Café, Dragon Fire Grill, Oasis Pizza, or Zambia Smokehouse

Visit the following link (Veterans Discounts for Park Admission | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay) for special Veteran Military and Veteran discounts on tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

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Included with park admission

NEW: Military Silver Annual Pass Busch Gardens Tampa Bay & Adventure Island

We are excited to offer Veterans and their families this great product available to purchase.

Enjoy unlimited admission with no block out dates for 12 months. Veterans may purchase up to six (6) Military Passes.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay celebrating veterans with a special Veteran's Plaque.

Honorary Entrance

From November 7–11, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will feature a dedicated “Waves of Honor” priority entry lane at the park’s front gate for Veterans and their families.

Continuing our tradition, we will proudly play the National Anthem before park opens. Beginning each day there will be special presentations by local school color guards:

November 7: Tampa Bay Technical High School
November 8: Blake High School
November 9: Armwood High School

Stop By to Meet the Presenting Sponsor

November 8 & 9

Navy Federal Credit Union will be at Busch Gardens in Gwazi Plaza. Stop by and say hello!

Special Operations Forces Run

November 7th | 10:30 AM

Operation One Voice hosts a run each year as a remembrance of all veterans and honors an individual within the Special Operations Forces community. The run takes place with a 2.5 mile run into Busch Gardens Tampa. Come out early to cheer them on as they cross the finish line in Cheetah Hunt Plaza!

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Field of Honor

Hundreds of American flags will be placed to represent local Veterans and their families. Located in front of Zagora Cafe.

Veterans Day Show Tributes

Celebrate Veterans Day with special performances honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Enjoy a tribute band performance at Dragon Fire Grill and a dedicated salute to our veterans at Animal Tales

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