Busch Gardens Tampa

Name: Happy Happenings
Start: 2026-05-21T2026-05-21T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa

– Live Wait Times

Tampa, USA

America/New_York

Today's ScheduleOpen

Opening Hours

10:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Closes in 4 hours 24 minutes

Current Time

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Weather

30°

22° – 34°

Feels like 37°

Rain Showers

2.5mm

17 km/h

Fri22.5.

33°22°

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Sat23.5.

36°23°

2.3mm

Sun24.5.

36°23°

0.2mm

Mon25.5.

37°23°

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Tue26.5.

36°23°

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Wed27.5.

35°23°

0.3mm

Thu28.5.

36°23°

4.2mm

Fri29.5.

34°24°

2.1mm

Sat30.5.

33°24°

6.0mm

Sun31.5.

30°23°

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Mon1.6.

30°22°

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Tue2.6.

29°22°

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Wed3.6.

31°24°

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Thu4.6.

33°25°

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Fri5.6.

31°25°

0.3mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Crowd Level

Very High

Occupancy200%

Avg. Wait Time

Current

30min

TrendStable

Park Peak

35min

Peak Hour

02:00 PM

Attractions

9/ 27

Operating

Closed

Best Time to Visit Busch Gardens Tampa

Based on AI crowd forecasts for the next 3 months

Quietest Days of the Week

TueWedThu

Best Weekend Day

Sun

Upcoming Quiet Days

No particularly quiet days in the next 30 days.

Nearby Parks

In the area

Historical Wait Time Statistics

Based on 144 days of recorded data · Last 2 years

Longest Queues on Average

1Cobra's Curse
Typical58 min/Peak61 min
2Cheetah Hunt
Typical43 min/Peak53 min
3Congo River Rapids
Typical40 min/Peak50 min
4SheiKra
Typical31 min/Peak44 min
5Iron Gwazi
Typical28 min/Peak39 min
6Tigris
Typical29 min/Peak37 min
7Phoenix Rising
Typical22 min/Peak31 min
8Serengeti Flyer
Typical21 min/Peak29 min
9Montu
Typical19 min/Peak28 min
10Air Grover
Typical18 min/Peak22 min

Average Crowd Level by Month

JanuaryLow
Typical24 min/Peak44 min
FebruaryLow
Typical21 min/Peak40 min
MarchNormal
Typical27 min/Peak51 min
AprilLow
Typical22 min/Peak43 min
MayLow
Typical20 min/Peak40 min
DecemberVery High
Typical48 min/Peak88 min

Average Crowd Level by Day of Week

MondayLow
Typical24 min/Peak45 min
TuesdayLow
Typical21 min/Peak40 min
WednesdayLow
Typical20 min/Peak38 min
ThursdayLow
Typical20 min/Peak37 min
FridayNormal
Typical27 min/Peak50 min
SaturdayHigh
Typical37 min/Peak67 min
SundayLow
Typical25 min/Peak50 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours for Busch Gardens Tampa today?

Today, Thursday, May 21, 2026, Busch Gardens Tampa is open from 10:00 to 18:00.

Where is Busch Gardens Tampa located?

Busch Gardens Tampa is located in Tampa, USA.

How many attractions are at Busch Gardens Tampa?

There are 27 attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa.

Which themed areas are at Busch Gardens Tampa?

Busch Gardens Tampa features 9 themed areas:

Safari of Fun
Pantopia
Crown Colony Plaza
Nairobi
Jungala
Egypt
Stanleyville
Congo
Morocco

Are there shows at Busch Gardens Tampa?

Yes, Busch Gardens Tampa offers 3 shows:

Happy Happenings
Rhythm of Nature
Storytime at Sesame Street Safari of Fun

What dining options are available at Busch Gardens Tampa?

Busch Gardens Tampa offers 18 restaurants and snack stands:

Dragon Fire Grill & Pub
Oasis Pizza
Free Beer @ Claw Island in Jungala
Zagora Café
Coaster Coffee Company
Giraffe Bar
Zambia Smokehouse
CasBar
Twisted Tails Pretzels
Zambia Smokehouse Express
TOMA at Orang' Cafe
Springs Taproom
SheiKra Eats
Treetop Kitchen
Snack-N-Geti
Chick-Fil-A
Tot Topia
Moroccan Delights

When is Busch Gardens Tampa least crowded?

Busch Gardens Tampa is typically quietest on Thursday and Sunday. Check the crowd calendar above for upcoming low-crowd days and plan your visit accordingly.