At Busch Gardens, animals roam free and you are the outsider. You can see the park by monorail, cable car or train. Roller coasters, wild animals, entertaining shows, rides, food, shopping, sightseeing, bird shows, exotic flowers, train rides, Serengeti adventures, river rapids...the list goes merrily on. Wear comfy walking shoes and spend the day at this 335-acre park. You can even taste the Anheuser Busch brew that started it all. Busch Gardens is open year-round with varying schedules. Call or see Web site for details.

If you enjoy roller-coasters and animals, this is the place to visit.

Lots of rides, animals, and restaurants!

Very Fun amusement park/zoo.

Amusement park/zoo

Leaving - Saturday, May 10 @ Noon

Busch Gardens is the ultimate family adventure park offering an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens provides unrivaled "real" excitement for guests of every age. Mailing Address 3605 E. Bougainvillea Avenue Tampa, FL 33612 Location Corner of Busch Boulevard and 40th Street Eight miles northeast of downtown Tampa Two miles east of Interstate 275 at the Busch Boulevard exit Two miles west of Interstate 75 at exit 265 One hour from Orlando via Interstate 4 Thirty minutes east of area beaches and Tampa International Airport Busch Gardens Shuttle Express Now it’s easier than ever to experience Busch Gardens’ wildlife and wild rides via the Busch Gardens Shuttle Express for only $10 per person for a round trip from Orlando. The service is always free with the purchase of a 5-Park Orlando FlexTicket! For pick-up times and locations, call 1-800-221-1339. Parking Nearly 5,000 spaces are available for vehicles. $9 - General parking for cars and motorcycles $10 - General parking for buses, trucks and recreation vehicles $14 - Preferred parking ($7 for Gold & Silver members; Free for Platinum members) $20 - Valet Parking ($18 for Passport members) Valet and Preferred parking are both subject to availability. Tour buses may park for free. Travel Agent Rates Travel agents may present their IATA card at our front gate and receive a 50% off discount for two admissions. For additional information call our toll free number at 1-888-800-5447. Services Strollers, wheelchairs, lockers and indoor, climate-controlled pet kennels are available for rental. Wheelchair seating is available at all facilities. Diaper-changing and baby-nursing areas, first-aid, foreign currency exchange, 24-hour automated teller machines, taxi and bus parking may also be found on-site. Smoking Policy: For the comfort and safety of all of our guests, smoking is permitted in the park in designated smoking areas only. These designated areas are conveniently located throughout the park and are clearly marked on park maps. Food and Beverage Restaurants, snack bars and juice stands are located conveniently throughout the park. MasterCard, Visa and Discover are accepted at the Crown Colony and Desert Grill Restaurants. Sorry, but coolers, food, drinks and picnic items may not be taken into the park. For vegetarian meal options please stop by the Guest Relations window at the main entrance to the park. Guests With Disabilities Busch Gardens Travel Planner presented by: University Community Hospital Preparing for Florida Weather Tampa enjoys a temperate, semi-tropical climate mark