Go behind-the-scenes and get a crash course in Zoo Keeping 101! This program gives you the opportunity to experience one of the coolest careers in the world - be an Animal Care Specialist at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay. With one of Busch Gardens' staff, you'll learn the necessary skills to care for exotic and endangered species from all over the world. Help us feed and care for flamingos, sloths, tortoises and more.

Additional Tour Information:
• Half-day experience from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM .
• Includes a personalized name tag.
• 4 hour behind-the-scenes walking tour.
• All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain.

Guests will park their vehicle in the preferred parking and meet the tour guide at the main entrance. Check-in will begin at 15 minutes prior to the reservation time.

The Keeper For a Day Animal Ambassador Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Park admission is not included and is not required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Advanced reservations must be made before day of visit. Any “animal experience reservations” can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. “Animal experience reservations” are nonrefundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.

This program gives you the opportunity to experience one of the coolest careers in the world - an elephant Animal Care Specialist at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The 4 hour experience takes guests behind the scenes to see firsthand how our animal care team feeds, trains and works with the majestic Asian elephants daily. Alongside one of our trainers, you will learn the necessary skills to care for these amazing animals!

Additional Tour Information:
• Half-day experience from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM .
• Includes a personalized name tag.
• 4 hour behind-the-scenes walking tour.
• All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain.

Guests will park their vehicle in the preferred parking and meet the tour guide at the main entrance. Check-in will begin at 15 minutes prior to the reservation time.

The Keeper For a Day Elephant Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Park admission is not included and is not required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Advanced reservations must be made before day of visit. Any “animal experience reservations” can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. “Animal experience reservations” are nonrefundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.  

Go behind-the-scenes and get a crash course in Zoo Keeping 101! The Keeper for a Day program gives you the opportunity to experience one of the coolest careers in the world - be an Animal Care Specialist at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay. With one of Busch Gardens' staff, you'll learn the necessary skills to care for exotic and endangered species from all over the world. Get an insider’s look into what makes our Animal Ambassadors so famous!

The Keeper For a Day Penguin and Reptile Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Park admission is not included and is not required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Advanced reservations must be made before day of visit. Any “animal experience reservations” can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. “Animal experience reservations” are nonrefundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.

Go behind-the-scenes and get a crash course in Zoo Keeping 101! The Keeper for a Day program gives you the opportunity to experience one of the coolest careers in the world - be an Animal Care Specialist at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay. With one of Busch Gardens' staff, you'll learn the necessary skills to care for exotic and endangered species from all over the world. Get an insider’s look into what makes our Animal Ambassadors so famous!

The Keeper For a Day Giraffe and Rhino Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Park admission is not included and is not required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Advanced reservations must be made before day of visit. Any “animal experience reservations” can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. “Animal experience reservations” are nonrefundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.