Busch Gardens Tampa Bay provides a wild and thrilling experience for your group whether you are looking for a company picnic, exclusive park rental, holiday party or meeting space. Begin your planning today by calling (813) 987-5523.
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Busch Gardens Private Events
Private Picnics
Turn your company, social, or youth picnic into an unforgettable day filled with adventure, laughter, and a delicious meal!
Busch Gardens® Picnic Packages Include:
• All-day park admission
• Personalized signage
• One hour all you care to eat buffet
• Private picnic venue
• On-site coordinator
• Microphone/Podium/Music
Enhance your picnic with an animal encounters, face painting, caricature artists, stilt walkers, and custom bar packages!
Meetings
If you're looking for a change of scenery away from your every-day conference room, then Busch Gardens may be the right solution. Venues have audio visual capability so you can do business while adding experiences that only Busch Gardens can provide with animals and rides.
Howl-O-Scream Receptions
Start your groups evening at the Gwazi Event Pavilion, where you'll feast on a delectable reception or dinner buffet and enjoy spooky cocktails before diving into the heart of Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream®. The park is taken over by unspeakable horrors—haunted houses, terrifying scare zones, sinister shows, and more. Fear lurks in every dark corner, including on the park’s pulse-pounding thrill rides. But if you're ready to embrace the darkness, upgrade to the Front Line Fear Lanyard, your evil key to the ultimate terror.
Holiday Parties
Ignite the holiday spirit with a sensational twist at Busch Gardens' Christmas Town! Delight in the enchantment of a world-class theme park as it transforms into a festive playground for your holiday party. From thrilling rides to dazzling decorations, your guests can indulge in a unique celebration that combines joy, excitement, and the magic of the holiday season.
Exclusive Area Rentals
Exclusive Area Rentals - 200 GUESTS OR MORE
Reserve an exclusive area in the park after-hours and customize your experience with special offerings like thrilling attractions, fun games, delicious food and more.
Park Buyout - MINIMUM of 3,000 GUESTS
Enjoy a company outing like no other with a park buyout. Let your employees take on a variety of thrill rides and play exclusively in the park. Catering options are available, including a hors d'oeuvres reception in your reserved area or private dining in one of our venues.
Charter Your Private Serengeti Safari Truck Tour
Charter your own private Serengeti Safari Tour and embark on an unforgettable adventure across the expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain. With room for up to 18-passengers per truck, this exclusive award-winning experience lets you and your group enjoy a personalized, up-close encounter with Africa’s iconic wildlife in the comfort of your own open-air touring vehicle. Perfect for team building this chartered tour offers an intimate, crowd-free safari that ensures unforgettable memories and stunning photo opportunities, all while creating a truly unique and private adventure.
Event Enhancements
Add a special touch to your event with exciting experiences like up-close animal encounters, talented face painters, caricature artists, stilt walkers, and more. These unique activities will keep your guests engaged and create lasting memories. Whatever the occasion, we’re here to bring the wild thrills and make your event truly stand out!
Adventure Island Private Events
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Chickee Beach – Private Beach Barbecue
Discover the ultimate escape at Adventure Island, Tampa's Island Paradise, just minutes away from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Create unforgettable memories with a private beach barbecue at our brand-new Chickee Beach. Enjoy a 1-hour beach barbecue or reserve the private area for the whole day.
Adventure Islands Picnic Packages Include:
- All-day park admission to Adventure Island & parking
- Private picnic space
- One-hour beach barbecue at Chickee Beach
- Option to reserve the area for the entire day
Enhance the experience with DJ, beach games, and bar service!
Exclusive Area Rental and Park Buyout
Exclusive After-Hours Area Rentals - 500 GUESTS OR MORE
Create unforgettable memories with an evening of adventure, delicious food, and one-of-a- kind fun! Experience the magic of Tampa's Island Oasis after hours! Enjoy exclusive access to your favorite attractions like Wahoo Remix and Rapids Racer or indulge in a luau reception featuring the Hang Ten Tiki Bar.
Enhance the experience with live music, beach games, and bar service!