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.
FEED A HIPPO
FEED A HIPPO
Hippo Insider Tour
Come face-to-face with and feed one of the largest animals on the planet! Join our animal care specialists for an exclusive behind-the-scenes encounter with our magnificent hippos.
Hippo Insider Tour
FEED A HIPPO
Guest (ages 7 & up)
$ 39.99 /ea.
Get closer than you ever imagined to one of the largest animals on the planet. On this 30-minute behind-the-scenes tour, our animal care specialists will bring you inches away from our hippos, give you the opportunity to feed one of these magnificent creatures, and share how our team cares for them every day.
Know before you go:- Ages 7+ only; guests under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14 or older
- Check in at Animal Interactions & Tours in Nairobi at least 15 min before your tour
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Park admission required and not included
This program is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day, reservations are required. Animal experience components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.
All tours are subject to availability and limited quantities are available each day. Prices listed are per group and do not include tax. Tours must be cancelled at a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Modifications within 24 hours of your tour time will incur a change fee. 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).
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Hippo Insider Tour
FEED A HIPPO
Guest (ages 7 & up)
$ 39.99 /ea.
Get closer than you ever imagined to one of the largest animals on the planet. On this 30-minute behind-the-scenes tour, our animal care specialists will bring you inches away from our hippos, give you the opportunity to feed one of these magnificent creatures, and share how our team cares for them every day.
Know before you go:- Ages 7+ only; guests under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14 or older
- Check in at Animal Interactions & Tours in Nairobi at least 15 min before your tour
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Park admission required and not included
This program is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day, reservations are required. Animal experience components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.
All tours are subject to availability and limited quantities are available each day. Prices listed are per group and do not include tax. Tours must be cancelled at a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Modifications within 24 hours of your tour time will incur a change fee. 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).
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