Park Hours & Show Times

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 30 days 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

Ride Roller Coasters in the Dark at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during Summer Nights

Summer Nights

Experience endless energy and thrilling rides from day into night at Summer Nights.

Included with Park Admission
Open Late
Sesame Kids Weekends at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Sesame Street Kids' Weekends

Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and all of your favorite Sesame Street friends for fun-filled weekends in Spring 2019.

Included with Park Admission
Fourth of July Fireworks at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Independence Day Fireworks

Check back next year for details on our Independence Day Celebration in 2019!

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 & shopping, 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 & shopping
    • 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


    Pass valid only at park of Membership. Does not include admission to select special events (including Howl-O-Scream® at Busch Gardens).Service fees and taxes not included. Pass is non-transferable, non-refundable, and may be revoked for misuse. All Pass benefits subject to availability, change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Must present Pass to redeem benefits. Limit (one) 1 free animal encounter per Pass Member per 12 month period. Includes Serengeti Safari at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Based on availability, online reservations not available. Select special events not included. Other restrictions apply. Preferred parking is based on availability. Annual Pass term starts on date of purchase. Limit two (2) free guest tickets per Pass Member per 12 month period. Parking not included. Free guest tickets not valid for visitation during the following 2018 blockout dates: Oct. 1-31, Nov. 19-25, Dec. 1-31 and 2019 blockout dates: March 1-April 30, June 1-July 31, Oct. 1-31, Nov. 25-Dec. 31. Savings on guest tickets based on full-paid adult single-day admission and valid per park(s) of membership.

    EZpay available to Florida Residents only. Proof of a Florida residential address (non-PO box) is required at time of ticket pick up (Valid Florida driver's license or valid Florida state-issued ID card with a Florida address). Credit card holder must be over the age of 18 and present to redeem EZpay vouchers. 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. See full EZpay terms and conditions.

    No blockouts. No down payment.
    EZpay
    What is EZpay?

    EZpay is a monthly payment program with no interest and no down payment. 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. EZpay is available to Florida Residents only. Credit card holder must be over the age of 18 and present to redeem EZpay vouchers. Learn More »

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