Yes, for diet-restricted guests, we allow carry coolers that are collapsible. We do not allow wheeled coolers. Please note that we will not be able to hold your food for you while you are in the park, but you will have the option of leaving the cooler in your car and re-entering the park.  

Yes. We offer meals that are free of the most common food allergens. They are gluten (free of wheat, barley and rye), dairy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish, and shellfish. For a gluten-free meal, please talk to a supervisor at the meal facility. They will help you choose a gluten-free selection off of our menu or offer you some of our prepackaged gluten-free options.  

Yes. We have special procedures in place to ensure that no cross contact takes place in the preparation of your special meal. These procedures are not standard for all meals so please discuss your allergy needs and the preparation process of your meal with a supervisor upon arriving to a meal facility. 

For frying and cooking we use canola oil. We do offer peanuts in our ice cream and candy shops, so anyone with a peanut allergy should exercise extra care in these locations.
Tree nuts are used as ingredients in certain breads, cakes, and other menu items, so guests with a tree nut allergy should talk to a supervisor upon arriving at a meal facility so they may work with them to determine a safe meal.

Identify yourself at any of our restaurants, by either going straight to a cashier or finding a team member, and ask to speak to a supervisor. The supervisor will then discuss your allergen needs with you, help you choose a safe and delicious selection, and personally oversee the preparation of your meal. 

Yes. Our culinary managers and supervisors have been educated and trained in Allergen Management in conjunction with FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) resources and will be prepared and eager to assist you in choosing a safe meal.  

If you have an allergy that is not one of the eight most common allergies, we have processes in place to help you make a safe decision. Please talk to a supervisor upon arriving at a meal facility and they will work with you to determine a safe meal.  

Aside from a variety of menu options at our parks that can be adjusted to fit your allergen needs, we also offer prepackaged Allergen Friendly items. Currently we carry gluten-free packaged David's Cookies and Brownies.  

To better serve your special Allergen needs, our park offers gluten-free packaged David's Cookies and Brownies. Visit our vendor,  David's Cookies, for more about the company and their products.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Designated Allergen Friendly Locations are Zambia Smokehouse, Dragon Fire Grill & Pub and Serengeti Overlook Restaurant. Although all of our meal facilities are prepared to assist you with your allergen needs, Serengeti Overlook Restaurant has been designated as the most fit restaurant to serve your special meal. With trained chefs and full service dining, Serengeti Overlook Restaurant can offer you a variety of safe options for your dietary needs.

Allergen Information Cards

Allergen Information Cards can be picked up at Adventure Outpost and main dining facilities. These cards contain similar information to what is provided on the website including tips for a safe trip, information on suggested meal facilities for your special dietary needs, as well as a chef card for you to fill out. Pick up one of these cards when you arrive so you can receive all the information you will need to have a safe and enjoyable day.

The Chef Card

The Chef Card is a valuable tool for any guest with food allergies. The template allows you to outline the foods that you need to avoid. This card can then be handed to a chef for review and serves as a reminder of the food allergy. Not only can you use this in our parks, but any other dining establishment you visit. Download the template.

FAAN

In an effort to make our park more allergen-friendly for our guests, we reached out to the The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAANTM) to help educate us in allergen management. We are proud to have them as a resource and encourage you to visit their website to learn more about allergen management and browse their array of helpful tips for managing special dietary needs.

Still have a question? Contact us at AllergenFriendlyBGT@seaworld.com.