Hippo Insider Tour - Animal Tours | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Hippo Insider Tour

Join the animal care specialists and meet hippos behind the scenes.

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*

• All participants, regardless of Covid-19 vaccination status, will be required to wear a face covering that covers their mouth and nose at all times during the tour. A mask can be provided upon check-in.

*Animal interactions and program components may vary due to animal behavior. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.

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. Must be ages 8 & up to participate.

Prices Starting at

$ 29.99

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Hippo Insider Tour

Get up-close to hippos

Prices Starting at

$ 29.99 /ea.

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Things to know before you go:
• Children must be 8 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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