Rhino Encounter | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Rhino Encounter – Endangered Species Weekend

Meet a rhino to celebrate Endangered Species Weekend!

Limited Time Experience: Join the animal care specialists to visit one of the largest land animals in the world from May 16 – May 18.

This 45-minute off-road expedition is led by park experts to go behind-the-scenes.

Learn more about the threats impacting the conservation status of rhino species around the world.

Get the opportunity to touch a white rhino*.

Please check in with your guide at the Animal Interactions & Tours building in Nairobi, just north of the Nairobi train station, at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.

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

Get Up-Close to Rhinos

Rhino Encounter

Discover the world of behind-the-scenes rhino care as you embark on an exciting off-road journey with our animal experts. Get up-close with the largest rhino species and dive deeper into the challenges to rhino populations worldwide.

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$ 59.99

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Rhino Encounter

Get Up-Close to Rhinos

Prices Starting at

$ 49.99 /ea.

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Adventure on an open-air touring vehicle where you will visit our white rhino facilities and have the opportunity to touch a white rhino. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Busch Gardens cares for this remarkable species and meet the animal care specialists to learn more about rhino species across the globe.

Things to know before you go:

45-minute off-road experience
Opportunity to touch a white rhino*
Children must be ages 8 and up and at least 54 inches tall to participate
Safari vehicle is standing room only and includes stair climbing. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Anyone under 14 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. This tour requires climbing up and down stairs.

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

Please check in with your guide at the Animal Interactions & Tours building in Nairobi, just north of the Nairobi train station, at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.

The Rhino Encounter 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. Advanced reservations must be made before day of visit. 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).

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Rhino Encounter

Get Up-Close to Rhinos

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$ 49.99 /ea.

45-minute off-road experience
Opportunity to touch a white rhino*
Children must be ages 8 and up and at least 54 inches tall to participate
Safari vehicle is standing room only and includes stair climbing. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Anyone under 14 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. This tour requires climbing up and down stairs.

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