by June Koppang

Created on: September 04, 2008   Last Updated: May 05, 2011

Busch Gardens in Tampa is a great place to visit, and if you ever find yourself in Florida be sure to go. I know you will love it and just have a wonderful time. It's a great place for all ages-children, adults, and seniors too. Strollers and wheelchairs are for rent so there is no excuse not to visit Busch Gardens. There are thrilling rides and a zoo with over 2700 animals. I know at Busch Gardens you will have a fun packed day and probably want to go back for a second day.

The admission is $67.95 for adults and $57.95 for children. If you purchase your ticket online you can get an adult ticket for $57.95. Also if you buy your ticket online you can go a second day to Busch Gardens for free. The prices might change according to the season so it's always good to check before you go, and Busch Gardens also has many specials, so be sure to check for those.

Parking is $7. For cars and if you have a pet, there is kennel on site and your pet will be charged $7. For the day. There are many live shows and many restaurants and shops, and thrilling rides. You'll have to go fast to take in everything at Busch Gardens. Speaking of fast, Bush Gardens has a wooden roller coaster called Gwazi. It is the fastest and largest double wooden coaster in the Southeast. You must be over 48" to ride this thriller. If you like roller coasters this would be a great treat for you.

If you get hungry there are all kinds of restaurants. You can eat barbeque or dine on steak, or just have sandwiches or a snack of some sort. You won't go hungry for sure. Sometimes during the summer you can get - buy one meal and get a second one free, at certain restaurants at Busch Gardens.

There are so many attractions at Busch Gardens and so many shows-where to start? Congo River Rapids is a great attraction. You can ride on a 12 person raft through the Congo Rapids but you must be at least 42" tall. How about taking in Stanley Falls where a log flume will take you through splashing water with a 40 foot drop at the end.This will cool you off for sure. How about the Tidal Wave at Busch Gardens where you ride in a 20 person boat and at the end of the ride you drop 55 feet. You must be 48" tall and you will get soaking wet. There are many more attractions at Busch Gardens, you must go and see them for yourself.

See the Bird Gardens with 500 tropical birds from all over the world. Take in the Rhino Rally and see animals close up just like a safari.You must be 39" tall for this adventure. At Busch Gardens see the Myombe Reserve where you will see gorillas and chimps close at hand. There are many more attractions and many shows. I could go on forever about what you can do and see at Busch Gardens but I will leave something for you to discover for yourself when you visit. I know you and your family will love Busch Gardens.

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