Busch Gardens Tampa

Name: Happy Happenings
Start: 2026-05-12T2026-05-12T11:30:00-04:00
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 1 hour 41 minutes

Current Time

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Weather

31°

24° – 32°

Feels like 36°

Drizzle

0.1mm

20 km/h

Wed13.5.

28°22°

21mm

Thu14.5.

34°20°

1.4mm

Fri15.5.

35°18°

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Sat16.5.

36°21°

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Sun17.5.

38°20°

2.7mm

Mon18.5.

35°21°

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Tue19.5.

35°20°

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Wed20.5.

34°22°

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Thu21.5.

33°23°

3.0mm

Fri22.5.

36°22°

1.2mm

Sat23.5.

36°22°

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Sun24.5.

35°23°

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Mon25.5.

32°23°

0.6mm

Tue26.5.

26°22°

12mm

Wed27.5.

30°22°

0.3mm

Crowd Level

Very Low

Occupancy37%

63% Lowervs typical

Avg. Wait Time

Current

10min

TrendStable

Park Peak

15min

Peak Hour

12:00 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

Tue, May 12Wed, May 13Thu, May 14Fri, May 15Sun, May 17

Nearby Parks

In the area

Historical Wait Time Statistics

Based on 135 days of recorded data · Last 2 years

Longest Queues on Average

1Cobra's Curse
Typical58 min/Peak61 min
2Cheetah Hunt
Typical40 min/Peak51 min
3Congo River Rapids
Typical40 min/Peak50 min
4SheiKra
Typical33 min/Peak45 min
5Iron Gwazi
Typical29 min/Peak41 min
6Tigris
Typical30 min/Peak38 min
7Phoenix Rising
Typical23 min/Peak32 min
8Serengeti Flyer
Typical23 min/Peak31 min
9Montu
Typical19 min/Peak28 min
10Air Grover
Typical19 min/Peak23 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
Typical21 min/Peak42 min
DecemberVery High
Typical48 min/Peak88 min

Average Crowd Level by Day of Week

MondayLow
Typical24 min/Peak46 min
TuesdayLow
Typical22 min/Peak42 min
WednesdayLow
Typical20 min/Peak38 min
ThursdayLow
Typical20 min/Peak37 min
FridayNormal
Typical27 min/Peak51 min
SaturdayHigh
Typical37 min/Peak67 min
SundayNormal
Typical26 min/Peak51 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours for Busch Gardens Tampa today?

Today, Tuesday, May 12, 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:

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

Are there shows at Busch Gardens Tampa?

Yes, Busch Gardens Tampa offers 7 shows:

Happy Happenings
Keeper Talk: Animal Connections
Keeper Talk: Cheetahs
Rhythm of Nature
Live Music in the Grill
Keeper Talk: Alligators
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 Monday and Sunday. Check the crowd calendar above for upcoming low-crowd days and plan your visit accordingly.