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Busch Gardens Tampa

A Florida theme park pairing major coasters and family rides with animal habitats

A Florida theme park pairing major coasters and family rides with animal habitats.

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On-ride video thumbnail of Montu.On-ride video still
LOCATION Tampa, Florida
COUNTRYUnited States
IN THIS INDEX32 listed attractions
COASTERS / DARK RIDES5
ON-RIDE VIDEOS4
HEIGHT FIGURES4

MAP

Busch Gardens Tampa map

Park grounds on OpenStreetMap, plus a link to the operator’s guest map.

Busch Gardens Tampa is laid out as loosely African-themed areas around animal habitats. Iron Gwazi, SheiKra and Montu sit in different corners, so the map matters more here than in a compact midway park.

OpenStreetMap view of Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida. Use the official guest map for the illustrated land layout.

Official park mapLarger OpenStreetMap

WAIT TIMES

Current queues at Busch Gardens Tampa

Live waits for rides we can match. Figures update about every five minutes.

RideStatusWaitUpdated
Cheetah HuntOpen35 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Anaconda: Fear Has No EscapeOpen10 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Circus of Fear: Killer EncoreOpen10 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Iron GwaziOpen10 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
SheiKraOpen10 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Cobra's CurseOpen5 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Falcon's FuryOpen5 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
M.A.R.S.Open5 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
MontuOpen5 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Phoenix RisingOpen5 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Raven's Mill: Lambs To The SlaughterOpen5 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Serengeti FlyerOpen5 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Shadows of Wonderland: Reign of MadnessOpen5 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Stranglewood Estate: RePossessedOpen5 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
TigrisOpen5 minUpdated 4 minutes ago
Air GroverOpenWalk onUpdated 4 minutes ago
Big Bird's Whirly BirdieClosed—Updated 4 minutes ago
Congo River RapidsClosed—Updated 4 minutes ago
Elmo's Safari Go-RoundClosed—Updated 4 minutes ago
Grand Caravan CarouselClosed—Updated 4 minutes ago
Gwazi GlidersClosed—Updated 4 minutes ago
Serengeti Express (Nairobi Station)Closed—Updated 4 minutes ago
Serengeti Express (Stanleyville Station)Closed—Updated 4 minutes ago
Snuffy's Elephant RompClosed—Updated 4 minutes ago
The Count's Zambezi RallyClosed—Updated 4 minutes ago
Ubanga-Banga Bumper CarsClosed—Updated 4 minutes ago
Zoe-Patra's Hippos of the NileClosed—Updated 4 minutes ago

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ABOUT THIS PARK

What is listed for Busch Gardens Tampa

Busch Gardens Tampa is in Tampa, Florida, United States. A Florida theme park pairing major coasters and family rides with animal habitats.

This index lists 32 rides and attractions. 5 are categorised as coasters or dark rides rather than general attractions. 4 currently have an on-ride YouTube video attached.

4 listings include a height minimum. The tallest listed minimum here is 137 cm / 54 in for Montu. Confirm every rule on the official Busch Gardens Tampa site before you travel.

Names visitors usually open first include Cheetah Hunt, Iron Gwazi, Montu, SheiKra, and Rosita's Djembe Fly Away.

BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA

Headline rides

Rides with a POV, published specs or a coaster/dark-ride listing.

RideTypeHeight min.POV
Cheetah HuntLaunch coaster122 cm / 48 inYes
Iron GwaziHybrid coaster122 cm / 48 inYes
MontuInverted coaster137 cm / 54 inYes
SheiKraSteel coaster137 cm / 54 inYes
Rosita's Djembe Fly AwayFlying coasterCheck park—

HEIGHT

Listed minimums

Height checker
RideMinimumType
Montu137 cm / 54 inInverted coaster
SheiKra137 cm / 54 inSteel coaster
Cheetah Hunt122 cm / 48 inLaunch coaster
Iron Gwazi122 cm / 48 inHybrid coaster

BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA

Rides and attractions

Each name opens its own ride page. On-ride video is embedded when we have a verified YouTube POV.

On-ride video thumbnail of Iron Gwazi.On-ride video

Busch Gardens Tampa Hybrid coaster

Iron Gwazi

Iron Gwazi is a listed attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, United States.

122 km/h max speedOpened 2022Approx. 4 years
Ride guide YouTube
On-ride video thumbnail of Montu.On-ride video

Busch Gardens Tampa Inverted coaster

Montu

Montu is a listed attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, United States.

97 km/h max speedOpened 1996Approx. 30 years
Ride guide YouTube
On-ride video thumbnail of SheiKra.On-ride video

Busch Gardens Tampa Steel coaster

SheiKra

SheiKra is a listed attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, United States.

113 km/h max speedOpened 2005Approx. 21 years
Ride guide YouTube
Ride page

Busch Gardens Tampa Attraction

Air Grover

Air Grover is a listed attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, United States.

Ride guide
Ride page

Busch Gardens Tampa Attraction

Kumba

Kumba is a listed attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, United States.

Ride guide
Ride page

Busch Gardens Tampa Attraction

M.A.R.S.

M.A.R.S. is a listed attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, United States.

Ride guide
Ride page

Busch Gardens Tampa Attraction

Tigris

Tigris is a listed attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, United States.

Ride guide

Ride lists are a local snapshot. Supported parks use ThemeParks.wiki; other names come from operators. Thumbnails are YouTube stills from linked on-ride videos from the last three years where we have them. Specs are rounded published figures. Always check the park for today’s opening times, height rules and closures.

FAQ

Busch Gardens Tampa questions

Where is Busch Gardens Tampa?

Busch Gardens Tampa is in Tampa, Florida, United States.

How many rides are listed for Busch Gardens Tampa?

This directory currently lists 32 rides and attractions, including 5 coasters or dark rides.

Does Busch Gardens Tampa have on-ride videos here?

Yes. 4 rides have a verified YouTube on-ride video on Busch Gardens Tampa pages in this index.

What height requirements are listed for Busch Gardens Tampa?

This index currently lists a minimum for 4 attractions, from 122 cm up to 137 cm. Operator rules can change.

Where can I get a map of Busch Gardens Tampa?

This park page includes an OpenStreetMap view of the grounds and a link to the official Busch Gardens Tampa map. Guest maps change, so use the operator’s version on the day.

Does this page show wait times for Busch Gardens Tampa?

Yes. When Queue-Times.com has a live feed for Busch Gardens Tampa, this page and matching ride pages show current waits. Figures update about every five minutes and can be delayed or wrong.

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