Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Animal Care Center

Learn all about animal care in this state-of-the-art facility

The Animal Care Center will be open daily from 10am - 5pm. Guests can stop by to check each day’s procedure schedule and observe first-hand animal care.

 

Get a chance to closely observe and even take part in the animal care experience at the Animal Care Center. From nutrition to treatments, X-rays to surgeries, you'll be able to watch animal care first-hand in this state-of-the-art facility.

 

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay cares for more than 200 species of animals! Their parent company, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment are world leaders in animal care, caring for one of the world's largest zoological collections of more than 60,000 animals in total. Each year, the animals at Busch Gardens eat about 1.4 million pounds of food, which works out to be 4,000 pounds daily. Our nutrition team modifies 60 percent of the animal diets every month to meet each animal's individual needs.

The Animal Care Center is Proudly Supported By:

The Animal Care Center is proudly sponsored by Tampa General Hospital
Visit the Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Visit the Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Visit the Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Animal Care Center Behind The Scenes Tour

Animal Care Center
Go behind the scenes of our state-of-the-art Animal Care Center and discover what it takes to care for over 200 species of animals at Busch Gardens!

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Step behind the glass for an exclusive look at what it takes to care for over 200 species of animals at Busch Gardens. On this 30-minute walking tour, our expert education guides will take you through our Animal Care Center, show you specialized veterinary equipment up close, and share how our team provides world-class care and husbandry for the animals that call our park home. Animal viewing is not guaranteed on this facility tour.

Know before you go:
  • Ages 5+ only; guests under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14 or older
  • Check in at Animal Interactions & Tours in Nairobi at least 15 min before your tour
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Park admission required and not included

This program is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day, reservations are required. Animal experience components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.

All tours are subject to availability and limited quantities are available each day. Prices listed are per group and do not include tax. Tours must be cancelled at a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Modifications within 24 hours of your tour time will incur a change fee. 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).

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Prices Starting at

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Guest (ages 5+)

$ 15.99 /ea.

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