Lions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Animals

The World is Home to Some Amazing Animals

See more than 200 species thrive at one of America’s most highly accredited zoos

From fan-favorites to critically endangered species, Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay provides world-class care to thousands of animals as one of North America’s largest zoos. Among many other esteemed accreditations, Busch Gardens has passed expert third-party audits to join fewer than two dozen facilities in the United States in earning the Humane Certified™ seal from American Humane, the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare. As you venture through the unique naturalistic habitats, it’s clear to see why U.S. News & World Report named Busch Gardens Tampa Bay one of the best zoos in the country.

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Rising Tide

Conservation Exhibit

The 270-gallon aquarium located in Nairobi is a non-profit that focuses on methods to breed fish alternate to collecting from the wild.


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Rising Tide Conservation Fund at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay