Gain an insider’s perspective of how Busch Gardens Tampa Bay cares for one of the largest animals in the park.
• Join our expert Animal Care Specialists on a 30-minute experience
• See up close the daily care and training for the hippos that call Busch Gardens Tampa Bay home
• Opportunities to feed a hippo*
*Animal interactions and program components may vary due to animal behavior. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.
Hippo Insider Tour
Join the keepers and meet a hippo behind the scenes.
Get up-close to hippos
Get up-close to hippos
Hippo Insider Tour
Meet the animal keepers and join them behind-the-scenes for an up-close encounter with hippos.
Hippo Insider Tour
Get up-close to hippos
Prices Starting at
$ 39.99 /ea.
Things to know before you go:
• Children must be 7 and up to participate. Anyone under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Due to the behind-the-scenes nature of this experience, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time.
• Admission to Busch Gardens is not included and is required for participation.
Please check in for your tour directly at the Animal Interactions & Tours building at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
The Hippo Insider Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day and a reservation is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability.
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Hippo Insider Tour
Get up-close to hippos
Guest (ages 7 & up)
$ 39.99 /ea.
Things to know before you go:
• Children must be 7 and up to participate. Anyone under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Due to the behind-the-scenes nature of this experience, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time.
• Admission to Busch Gardens is not included and is required for participation.
Please check in for your tour directly at the Animal Interactions & Tours building at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
The Hippo Insider Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day and a reservation is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability.
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