Penguin Insider Tour Behind the Scenes | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Penguin Insider Tour

Join the keepers and meet penguins behind the scenes

Gain an insider’s perspective of how Busch Gardens Tampa Bay cares for this warm weather species of penguin.

• Join our expert Animal Care Specialists on a 30-minute walking experience

• Opportunities to meet an African penguin up-close

• Learn about the conservation efforts to protect African penguins in nature

Get up-close to penguins

Penguin Insider Tour

Join our warm weather penguins and their keepers behind-the-scenes to get an insider look into a day in the life of an African Penguin. Must be ages 5 & up to participate.

Prices Starting at

$ 39.99

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Penguin Insider Tour

Get up-close to penguins

Prices Starting at

$ 39.99 /ea.

Select Date

Get up-close and personal with our African Penguins at Penguin Point. Discover what it’s like to care for such a unique bird and learn how our parks help protect this endangered species in the wild.

Things to know before you go:
• Children must be 5 and up to participate. Anyone under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• 30 minute behind-the-scenes walking tour.
• 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.
• Please check in for your tour directly at Animal Interactions and Tours in Nairobi at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time.

The Penguin Insider Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.
Park admission is not included and 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. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.

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