Weather permitting, the Busch Gardens SkyRide will operate from park opening and close at dusk. 

There is no height requirement although guests under 56” are not allowed to ride alone and must be accompanied by a responsible person (supervising companion) over 56” and at least 14 years of age.

One cable car is not allowed to have more than three (3) guests over 56”.

Guests will pay $5 per person for one ride, Pass members, Fun Card holders, and Preschool pass holders can ride free. One ride is from Stanleyville station to the Cheetah Hunt Plaza or from the Cheetah Hunt Plaza station to the Stanleyville station.

We offer an online Accessibility Guide for guest convenience and planning prior to their visit. If you are in the park, you can visit Guest Services, just beyond the entrance to the park.

Tickets to the Busch Gardens Tampa SkyRide may only be purchased at each boarding station, one in Cheetah Hunt Plaza or the station in Stanleyville.

Tickets for the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay SkyRide may only be purchased at each loading station. One in the Cheetah Hunt Plaza or at the Stanleyville station.

Guests will not be able to purchase multiple one-time rides. One-time rides will need to be purchased separately prior to boarding.

Busch Gardens Pass Members will not be able to use their guest tickets at the SkyRide.

Busch Gardens Tampa Busch Bucks will not be accepted at the SkyRide.

There is no charge to ride the Serengeti Express Train, one of the best ways to take in the breathtaking beauty of Busch Garden’s Serengeti Plain. There is also no charge for the parking lot trams.

As with all the rides at Busch Gardens, if the SkyRide is not running due to inclement wind and/or weather and does not reopen, the company’s Weather-or-Not assurance policy will allow guests to request a readmit or request a refund at Guest Relations or via email.

Yes, each guest that has a valid Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Pass, Preschool Card or Fun Card will be able to ride the SkyRide for free. Pass Members will need to present their valid pass to the ride attendant at the ride entrance.