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Busch Gardens

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 52 attractions in Tampa
Traveler Description: Want all the fun a theme park in Orlando has to offer but less crowd and travel distance? Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay is the place to visit on your... more »
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park, Wildlife park, Zoo, Other
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Birdwatching, Dining
Address: 3000 East Busch Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612
Tel: 813-987-5082

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Reviews of Busch Gardens

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Oct 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I couldnt wait to get here! It is so far the best theme park I have been to. Lots of big rollercoasters to keep you going and plenty to see and do. We only had 5 hours here which was just enough to get round all the rides but would have loved to get a full day there. I would... more

Sep 21, 2008

Overall a wonderful place and a great value considering what you get. The only thing that keeps this from 5 stars is the staff, many ride attendants were literally dissinterested if not out right lazy. I realize this must be a very tough place to fill that many smiling faces but keep trying! more

5 of 5 stars
Middlesbrough
Sep 16, 2008

We have travelled to Orlando before and not visited to Busch Gardens - this time we bought a Flexi ticket. So glad we did. I loved busch gardens, in my opinion it has something for everyone. The roller coasters are breathtaking - especially Shiekra. Also Kumba and Montu are also good - the animals and the sky chair are good... more

Aug 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Excellent day out, so much to do and see. Went on Sheikra first...why!! Didnt know what to expect, but couldnt wait to go on again. It is a very fast and exciting ride. They hold you for what feels like 5 mins above a vertical drop before pushing you off the top....Brilliant! Went straight back on and got on the... more

5 of 5 stars
Trenton, Maine
Aug 30, 2008

If you love animals, you have to visit Busch Gardens. The park is beautiful and there is so much to see that it's almost overwhelming. Honestly, there really is something here for everyone - amazing animals, roller coasters, tasty food, and shopping. It's an experience well worth whatever you end up spending. more

1 of 5 stars
Evergreen Park, Illinois
Aug 29, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Wow, way overpriced. We dropped over $300 for our family of five just to get in. There were a few good rides, but we were done within 4 hours. We have been to many major theme parks across the country and this one is just way overrated. Just not enough major rides, and way too spread out. Sorry, but if... more

5 of 5 stars
West Sussex, UK
Aug 24, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

This was my favourite park in Florida (including Disney). The park was incredibly quiet (due to Tropical Storm Fay) which probably helped our enjoyment of the park and on most rides you just walked on. I doubt whether that would be the case on a normal summers day. We had the Safari Package so we were able to feed giraffes... more

5 of 5 stars
Abilene, TX
Aug 16, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We were spending 5 nights and St. Pete Beach, so decided to spend our first full day at Busch Gardens. First, I will say...if you don't mind splurging, GET THE QUICK QUEUE PASS! My husband and I traveled with our 17-year old and 4-year old sons. With that kind of age disparity, we had two very different people to please.... more

2 of 5 stars
Kentucky
Jul 29, 2008
2/6 found this review helpful

Bush Gardens was in my opinion a waste of money for me. I feel they are overpriced and the employees were not friendly. I feel that they have gotten away from the animal aspect and have focused more on the rides and attractions. I guess they are trying to compete with things in Orlando. I also didn't like seeing grown... more

5 of 5 stars
MrsDonald
Jul 23, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Having been to Busch Gardens for the 5th time in the past year and a half and will be going back at the end of the month for a before scholl blow out for my kids, I have to say I'm not sure what other folks are dissappointed in. The staff could be a little more customer service oriented but... more

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Busch Gardens Address

3000 East Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
Tel: 813-987-5082