If you love animals as much as we do, you’ll find all sorts of ways to connect with those in our care. Trek across the Serengeti Plain® in an open-air vehicle. Our animal attractions and Behind the Scenes experiences include a diverse range of animal encounters plus animal and theme park tours, all of which you can check out below.
Immersive Tampa Animal Tours, Enriching Insider Experiences
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Serengeti Safari
Trek across the 65-acre Serengeti Plain on an open-air touring vehicle in this popular Tampa tour.
Elite VIP Tour
Whether you’re an animal enthusiast or a coaster fanatic, an experienced Busch Gardens guide will map out a personalized and unforgettable day.
Rhino Encounter
Join our animal care specialists behind-the-scenes to learn about how Busch Gardens takes care of one of the largest land animals in the world!
Sloth Encounter
Join the keepers and meet sloths behind the scenes of Animal Connections.
Sensory-Friendly Animal Insider
Discover the unique adaptations of Busch Gardens’ famous Animal Ambassadors.
Roller Coaster Insider Tour
This unique roller coaster tour will give you an inside look at select roller coasters throughout the park. For a limited time only!
Australia Insider Tour
Go behind the scenes of Kangaloom and meet some of Australia’s iconic animals.
Giraffe Encounter Tour
Gain an insider’s perspective of how Busch Gardens Tampa Bay cares for the world’s tallest land animal.
Elephant Insider Tour
Learn how Busch Gardens cares for one of the world’s largest land animals.
Cheetah Insider Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into taking care of the fastest land animal in the world.
Animal Ambassador Insider
Join our Animal Care Experts on an interactive training session to see unique Animal Ambassadors demonstrate their wild behaviors and adaptations.
Aldabra Insider Tour
With this animal attraction you can enjoy an up-close encounter with one of the largest tortoises in the world.
Keeper for a Day Tours
Go behind-the-scenes to meet our Animal Care Specialists and observe how they care for these incredible animals.
Animal Care Center Tour
Get an inside look at Busch Gardens' state-of-the-art Animal Care Center and learn what it takes to care for thousands of animals.
Penguin Insider Tour
Go behind the scenes of Penguin Point and meet our penguins.
Hippo Insider Tour
Join the animal care specialists and meet hippos behind the scenes.
Tiger Insider Tour
Join the keepers and meet tigers behind the scenes.
Gorilla Insider Tour
Take a journey into Myombe Reserve® for an insider's view of Busch Gardens' Gorilla troop and learn how their animal care specialists enrich the lives of these critically endangered species.
Chimpanzee Insider Tour
Join the keepers to learn more about Chimpanzees. Gain an insider’s perspective of how Busch Gardens Tampa Bay cares for our troop of these great apes.