Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Park Hours & Schedule

Park hours and show schedules are updated periodically. If a date you are looking for does not show a specific show schedule, please check back 1-2 weeks prior to your chosen date. For more information on park hours and show times, please call 813-884-4FUN (4386).

Rain Guarantee

If showers rain on your fun, don't worry! We'll let you come back another day for FREE, like a "FUN Guarantee!" If the fun is dampened by the weather during your visit, you'll get to visit a 2nd time within one year on us! Offer valid on single-day and multi-day tickets only.

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Attraction Closure Schedule

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is open 365 days a year. For the safety of our guests, attractions occasionally close for improvements and general maintenance.

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Upcoming Events

Stay late and take on Tigris in the dark during Summer Nights at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and enjoy fireworks every weekend

Summer Nights

Experience fireworks and thrilling rides like the all-new Tigris at Summer Nights.

Included with Park Admission
Open Late
Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Bier Fest

On weekends from Aug. 17 - Sept. 8, explore beers from around the world at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Bier Fest.

Included with Park Admission
Christmas Town

Christmas Town

Starting Nov. 16 through Dec. 31, celebrate the holidays with millions of twinkling lights and seasonal shows. Included with park admission.

Included with Park Admission
Open Late

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Gold Annual Pass

    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Gold Annual Pass

    Visit Busch Gardens again and again for 12 months with no blockout dates. Enjoy free preferred parking, 2 free guest tickets, 15% off dining & merchandise, one free Serengeti Safari®, free Annual PhotoKey, and 10% off Quick Queue®, select tours and in-park experiences.

    If you've selected EZpay, you will be billed this amount monthly for a minimum of 12 months.

    Gold Annual Pass Members enjoy the following benefits:
    • Unlimited admission for 12 months with no blockout dates.
    • FREE preferred parking (when available)
    • 2 FREE guests ticket to Busch Gardens
    • 50% off for up to 6 guest tickets
    • 15% off dining & merchandise 
    • 10% off Quick Queue®, select tours & in-park experiences
    • 1 FREE Annual PhotoKey
    • 1 FREE Serengeti Safari
    • Savings on Howl-O-Scream® tickets
    • Savings on Discovery Cove® admission
    • Access to Pass Member exclusive events


    *EZpay requires a down payment of $50 and 12 monthly payments plus taxes and service fees. First monthly payment due at time of purchase. EZpay available to Florida Residents only. Proof of a Florida residential address (credit card with Florida mailing address) is required. Credit card holder must be over the age of 18. Once your initial 12-month EZpay commitment is satisfied, your Pass will continue and your credit card will be charged on a monthly basis, subject to your right to cancel at any time. SEA reserves the right to change your monthly payment amount after the expiration of the initial term. Please refer to EZpay contract for full terms and conditions. Price does not include taxes or service fees and is subject to change without prior notice. Benefits and pricing vary by pass type. Benefits are limited per 12-month period, valid only at park(s) of membership and are subject to availability, change or cancellation without prior notice. Does not include admission to select special events (including Howl-O-Scream®). Parking not included for Fun Card or Bronze Annual Pass. Preferred Parking: Based on availability. Not valid at Adventure Island or Aquatica Orlando. Free Guest Tickets: Single-day admission valid at your choice of Florida park(s) of membership. Parking not included. Blockout dates apply. Not valid during the following 2019 blockout dates. 2020 Blockout dates to be announced. Discounted Guest Tickets: Based on adult single-day admission prices. Limited per park of membership. Pass Member must be present to purchase. Annual PhotoKey: Valid only at SeaWorld & Aquatica Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Limit 1 per Pass Member. Animal Encounter: Limit 1 free animal encounter per Pass Member. Includes Serengeti Safari at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or a Dolphin Encounter at SeaWorld Orlando. Based on availability, online reservations not available. Other restrictions apply. See full EZpay terms and conditions.

    No blockouts.
    EZpay
    What is EZpay?

    EZpay is a monthly payment program with no interest. EZpay requires a down payment of $50 and 12 monthly payments. EZpay available to Florida Residents only. Proof of a Florida residential address (credit card with Florida mailing address) is required. Credit card holder must be over the age of 18. Once your initial 12-month EZpay commitment is satisfied, your Pass will continue and your credit card will be charged on a monthly basis, subject to your right to cancel at any time. SEA reserves the right to change your monthly payment amount after the expiration of the initial term. Please refer to EZpay contract for full terms and conditions.

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