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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Amusement Park and Zoo
Temple Knoll, Tampa
This amusement park is famous for their gardens. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"great roller coaster lineup including Montu and Cheetah Hunt!"(30 Tips)
"All of the roller coasters, especially Cheetah and Sheikra"(26 Tips)
"Skeikra, Cheetah Hunt e Montu are the best!!"(15 Tips)
"Kumba is a ton of fun!"(10 Tips)
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Yesterday I went to Busch gardens with some good friends and we both was so excited to see Madagascar live because I seem it all the commercials and it wasn't good as we thought. It was very short.
Sarah DunnMarch 27, 2016So fun! Do the valet parking - only $15 more and so worth it. Also do the quick queue to skip lines!
Kate HallDecember 28, 2014So much fun to visit and very different from VA's where we usually play-but beware on 12.28.14--it's packed!
TruthorDare.usMay 14, 2011We dare you to take the Express Railway around the Serengeti Path and see all the animals, follow that up with riding the Congo River Rapids and the Tanganyika Tidal wave and get totally soaked.
Di HoffmanApril 4, 2014Fun place. Lots of coasters , rides & animals. Only issue was the map they give u is bad. Doesn't help u get around well at all. Good food too
Best Park in Florida!!! Awesome Rides, Shows and Festivals! Food & Wine Festival is happening right now!
Bruno ClozelFebruary 16, 2014You must to meet & feed the Girafffes! Is super duper cool. The most amazing experience in my life with animals!
Ron BirminghamApril 20, 2012Awesome park, Sheikra rocks! Lots of animals, would have skipped the Florida aquarium if I had my time back. All the animals you'd want to see are here!
rent a large locker for $10, you can move it’s location around the park, otherwise it’s $2 a time!
Great place to go for year round fun and education.
Lauren ConnollySeptember 2, 2011If you're military check out Here's to the Heros- thank you Busch Gardens for this amazing discount! Rhino ridge was a fav this trip- amazing time and SO close to the animals!
Sara ValentineJuly 28, 2013Not just great for the rides but for the shows & animals too! Fun for everyone!- Nazy malkNovember 11, 2014Howloscream, and better to take a 1 -2 yr old here than disney except I'm against seaworld afyer watching black fish and unfortunately that's the same park
When riding Sheila, when you come to the first drop; don't look down. You want to look out to see the whole park and Downtown Tampa
Scott ButlerSeptember 13, 2014Great park, amazing animals, fun rides. Try Falcon's Fury, it's higher than you think.
Caitlin LawlerFebruary 20, 2015The Cheetah Hunt is a must ride! A long coaster that makes any wait worth it
Tiffany NicoleJuly 9, 2018Nice place to take the family or s/o. Beautiful gardens, nice attractions, cool animals.
JonesyDecember 1, 2021Really fun rides. I just feel sorry for the animals though. They seem depressed.🥺
Dan De MarcoMay 14, 2017What isn't good here great park .. feel the sting...(buzz, buzz) of the scorpion
Maria LaneNovember 12, 2015So many amazing rollercoasters. Cheetah Hunt is a must! And try Sheikra in the front row!
Michael GideonAugust 17, 2013It always rains so save some $ and bring hefty bags. Cut three holes and ya got a poncho. Bush gardens does sell them for about $10
MattAugust 15, 2012Once you are Done riding coasters eat at the crown colony the food is great and an awesome view of the sarenghetti
Blake RichardsonSeptember 30, 2011Top 5 things to do at Busch Gardens: 1. Cheetah Hunt 2. SheiKra 3. Seeing the animals 4. Ride the train around the park to see the most animals. 5. Kumba
Brendan ParadisOctober 1, 2010Try the Montu later in the day. Its lines tend to be the shortest! Also, if your going to the park stop at one of the usf dining halls beforehand for all you can eat to fill up
Eddy ZumetaApril 21, 2014If you enjoy rollercoasters, being up-close to exotic animals, & adventures, come to Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL.
Eric KorffMarch 9, 2011If your staying all day and have a craving for food every hour like myself, All day dining is a deal. Turkey Wraps @ Zagora Cafe' are delicious.- If you love roller coasters do these three Cheetah Hunt, Sheikra, and Montu. If you do Kumba hands up the whole time.
Catrina Van LengenAugust 5, 2010Ride Sheikra in the front, no matter how long the line is. Ride Kumba in the very last row. Ride everything at least once, except Scorpion (unless you like whiplash...). If possible, ride Sheikra at n Read more
Busch GardensOctober 21, 2010Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure park, featuring an unparalleled combination of exotic animal encounters, world-class thrill rides and live entertainment.
Make sure you visit the kangaroos! They're friendly and lazy enough to get a good photo with.
Jeanine McAuliffeNovember 8, 2014UuUmm...what's better than free beer, beer school, and rollercoasters?? Move over Disneyworld..this is the BEST PLACE ON EARTH!!!
Montu, cheetah chase, elephants,tigers craft beer and the hot pretzels .
The collectible cup for soda is a very good deal during hot summer
Josh WhiteJune 21, 2013Very cool park. Although there aren't many coasters, the ones they have are outstanding!
Visit Tampa BayOctober 13, 2010Combines world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and one of North America's largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
Carrie TrieglaffOctober 22, 2010Our 1 year old loved it - from the animals to the Elmo water park. We all had a great time. Just wish the 'safari' and 'walkabout way' allowed little ones.
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"Fast and lots of fun! It rolls only once, so I think this would be a good option for someone who is nervous about inversions (or coasters in general) to try out."
Bethanne Babbs - 9.1
"Unbelievable fun, worth the wait to be in the first car! The suspense at the top is awesome."
Kaitlyn Watson 
"Beautiful place. Great scenery of the water & bridge. Walked around."
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