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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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Dining

Crown Colony House Restaurant - Dine in air-conditioned comfort and take in a panoramic view of the Serengeti Plain. Full-service restaurant features a diverse menu that includes upscale entrees, salads and hearty sandwiches.

Bengal Bistro - Newly remodeled cafeteria-style bistro is the perfect place to view Jungala's village. Fresh fixings include "Catch of the Jungle fish, hand-carved club sandwiches, wraps and salads.

Orang Cafe - Orangutans swing across their habitat while you figure out if you want a dirt sundae, chicken stripes or bug candy. It's a kid thing... and they'll love it!

Zambia Smokehouse - New 500-seat indoor/outdoor barbeque restaurant is part of the SkeiKra action.

Desert Grill -Fresh and fast entrees and sandwiches.

Sultan's Sweets Coffe and sweet treats.

Park Hours

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is open 365-days, with normal park hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Extended hours are in effect during select weekend, summer and holidays.

Parking

General parking for cars and motorcycles is $14, and RV campers for $15. preferred parking near the front gate is also available for $20 to day guests and $10 for annual passport members. Annual Passport members park free in standard lots. Valet parking is available at the front gate for an additional charge.

General Information

Strollers, wheelchairs, lockers and pet kennels are available for rent. Wheelchair seating is available at all facilities, and assisted listening devices are offered at several attractions.

Admission

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers print-at-home tickets, allowing guests to directly enter the park without waiting in line. Simply visit www.buschgardens.com to purchase tickets.

Admission is $77.99, plus tax for those 10 and up and children (ages 3-9) are $69.99. Children age two and younger are admitted free. A variety of combination tickets and annual Passport memberships are available. Discounts are available for guests with disabilities, senior citizens, military personnel and AAA members.

Location and Directions

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is located at the corner of Busch Boulevard and 40th Street in Tampa. That's just two miles east of Interstate 275 (Busch Boulevard - Exit 50) and two miles west of Interstate 75 (Fowler Avenue - Exit 265).

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