Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is located about an hour and a half from Orlando. It runs many promotions that can save you money. Check below for the latest coupons and offers.

All offers are subject to change without notice.

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Regular Gate Prices

Regular one-day admission is $81.99 ($87.32 with tax) for adults and $73.99 ($78.80 with tax) for kids (3-9). Note that all regular paid admissions include FREE transportation between Orlando and Tampa Bay.

1-Year Pass (365 days' admission, free parking, discounts on additional admissions, merchandise and food) is $127.79 for adults, $119.27 for seniors (50+) and kids (3-9), tax included.

Admission Discounts, Deals and Freebies

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Busch Gardens Website

Be sure to check the Busch Gardens website for current special offers.

• Save $10 on one-day admission on the Busch Gardens website, plus get a 2nd visit FREE for up to 7 consecutive days from the date of the first visit at no extra charge! You must exchange valid Busch Gardens Tampa Bay paid admission ticket on first visit to receive 2nd Visit Free at the same park.

• 2012 Busch Gardens Fun Cards are available now, and are valid for unlimited general admission to Busch Gardens through 12/31/12. Adult cards are $81.99, child cards are $73.99 (ages 3-9), not including tax. Fun Cards include admission to many events (such as the Brew & BBQ and concerts); they do not include parking or discounts on food and merchandise. For more details or to purchase, click on 'Fun Card' on the Busch Gardens ticket list.
  
  
• Online only on the Busch Gardens website: Play & Dine at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay includes one-day admission and FREE dining voucher for "All You Care to Eat and Drink" all day at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay participating restaurants. Offer not valid for the 2nd Visit Free promotion; must be purchased and redeemed by December 21, 2012. Click on Special Offers.

Southwest Airlines Discount

Show your Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards card at the ticket booth and get 20% off a one-day admission. Limit 4 admissions per card. It is FREE to join Rapid Rewards, and you can get your membership number instantly when you sign up on the Southwest website. Hit the print button when it pops up. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will accept a computer printout of your Rapid Rewards card (you don't have to wait for the plastic one to arrive in the mail). Although this offer disappeared from the Southwest website in late 2009, it is still valid in 2012.

Undercover Tourist

Undercover Tourist, a very reliable ticket broker, sells Busch Gardens Tampa Bay tickets at a discount. Undercover Tourist sells real tickets that you can take through the gate (not vouchers) and its prices include tax and FREE shipping, so be sure to account for that when comparing prices.

AAA Discounts

• In Advance: Auto Club South offers its members a discount on Busch Gardens Tampa Bay admission when purchased in advance either in person or online.

• At the Gate: Show your AAA card at the ticket booth and save $5 on single-day admission. Good for up to 6 people. Subject to change at any time.

FREE Tickets for Military

Through 12/31/12, members of the military (active duty military, active reservists, National Guard, Coast Guard) and as many as three direct dependents may enter Anheuser-Busch's SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with complimentary admission. You must register in advance at www.herosalute.com and complete a form, which you take with you to the theme park along with valid ID. Note: This offer pertains to Canadian military as well as U.S. military. Thanks to Joanne W for info.

Florida Residents

Florida residents who purchase tickets through the Busch Gardens website get special discounts. Select the tab 'Florida Resident Offers' to view tickets options. Purchases are limited to credit card billing addresses with a Florida zip code. Resident ID is required at point of park entry. Make sure you compare resident pricing with the general public on-line pricing; some general public discounts are better than those offered for residents.

• Children aged 5 and younger can get into Busch Gardens FREE with a Preschool Pass. You must register for a preschool pass online; they are not available at the theme parks’ ticket counters. This offer is for Florida residents only. Registration and valid form of identification must be presented at the SeaWorld ticket windows. Valid identification is a copy of a certified birth certificate or travel passport. Ends 12/31/12.
  

American Express Membership Rewards Points

If you have an American Express card that earns Membership Rewards points, you can redeem those points for Busch Gardens tickets:

• 8500 points for a child one-day ticket
• 9500 points for an adult one-day ticket

Thanks to Amy H for info..

Hilton HHonors

You can trade in Hilton HHonors points for free Busch Gardens Tampa Bay tickets. It takes 34,000 points for an adult 1 Day ticket and 31,000 points for a child 1 Day ticket. Click here to read about this award (choose country, then Gift Cards & Certificates/Entertainment). Click here to read more about HHonors.

Air Miles

Canadians can redeem Air Miles for Busch Gardens tickets. See the Air Miles site for details.

Thanks to Dawn N for info.

2 Park Tickets

If you plan to visit both Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando, you can purchase a special 2 Park Ticket for $114.99 per adult or $106.99 per child (ages 3-9), including tax. Regular price one-day admission at the gate for the two parks would be $124.99 per adult or $116.99 per child (ages 3-9), including tax. This ticket includes FREE transportation between Orlando and Busch Gardens! Plus, with the combined ticket, you can enjoy unlimited admission to both parks for up to 14 consecutive days!

• Note that it's better to buy from the SeaWorld site instead of the Busch Gardens site because taxes are slightly lower.

• Buy specially priced 2 Park SeaWorld/Busch Gardens "Length of Stay" tickets for $114.99 per adult or $106.99 per child (ages 3-9), including tax on the SeaWorld website (kids' tickets are more expensive on the Busch Gardens site, plus the tax is higher on all tickets). This ticket gives you unlimited admission to both parks for 14 days from first use.
  
  
• Buy a 2012 SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Fun Card for $136.99 per adult or $120.99 per child (ages 3-9) not including tax on the SeaWorld website for unlimited general admission to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens through 12/31/12. Saves up to $25 over individual tickets at the gate. To purchase this card, click on the SeaWorld website, select Orlando, then click on the 'Buy Tickets' screen and select the 'Annual Passes and Fun Card' category listed above the package and ticket icons.

Adventure Island is a 30-acre seasonal water park located in Tampa. The season runs from 3/10/12-9/3/12 (dates may change slightly annually). If you plan to visit both Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island you can purchase a specially priced 2 Park Adventure Island/Busch Gardens Ticket on the Busch Gardens website.

• Buy a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with Adventure Island FREE Length of Stay ticket on the Busch Gardens website for $81.99 per adult or child. Regular costs are $99.99 per adult, $91.99 per child (ages 3-9) not including tax. To purchase, select the 'Multi Park Tickets' option on the Busch Gardens Ticket Options screen, then select this ticket.

3 Park Ticket

If you plan to visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, you can purchase a special 3 Park Ticket for $134.99 per adult or $126.99 per child (ages 3-9), including tax. Regular price one-day admission at the gate for the three parks would be $224.02 per adult or $200.55 per child (ages 3-9), including tax. This ticket includes FREE transportation between Orlando and Busch Gardens! Plus, with the combined ticket, you can enjoy unlimited admission to all three parks for up to 14 consecutive days.

• This ticket is available in advance from the SeaWorld website. (It's not sold on the Busch Gardens site).

Discovery Cove Ticket Deal

Both of the regular Discovery Cove programs (All-Inclusive Dolphin Swim Program and Non-Dolphin Swim Program) include 14 consecutive days of unlimited admission to your choice of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, SeaWorld Orlando OR Aquatica for 14 consecutive days. The passes are valid before or after your Discovery Cove visit.

For only $50 more you can add unlimited admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, SeaWorld Orlando AND Aquatica for 14 consecutive days. The passes are valid before or after your Discovery Cove visit.

Orlando FlexTicket

Planning a "grand tour" of Orlando and vicinity? Be sure to consider the Orlando FlexTicket Plus, which includes admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (including round-trip transportation to Tampa Bay from Orlando) plus several other major attractions.

Other Deals

Show your Orlando Magicard (which you can download instantly for FREE) and get one FREE dessert with the purchase of an adult entrée. Participating restaurants include: Zagora Café, Crown Colony Café, Crown Colony Restaurant, Desert Grill, Zambia Smokehouse and Bengal Bistro. Expires 3/31/12.

AAA members can show their card and save 10% at select in-park dining locations. Subject to change at any time.

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