| Busch Gardens is undeniably a strong draw for the | | | | Plain has a welcome center where you can get a |
| Tampa Bay area, as it combines an excellent zoo with | | | | complimentary 10oz cup of Anheuser-Busch Beer. The |
| some of the best roller coasters you'll encounter. | | | | Clydesdale Hamlet features trademark Budweiser |
| Sprawling over 300 acres and the area's biggest | | | | Clydesdale horses. |
| theme park draws big crowds. Despite the theme | | | | In general, lines are far shorter than their Orlando |
| park atmosphere, the real stars are the thousands of | | | | counterparts on a high-season day, you'll probably only |
| animals wandering around African-style environments. | | | | have to wait 10 minutes for a ride. Themed shows, |
| Despite the woolly mammoth-sized admission price, a | | | | performances and craft demonstrations occur several |
| trip to Busch Gardens is worth it. You should probably | | | | times daily and change often. Check at the ticket |
| pay out $16 more per person for a Next-day Ticket, | | | | window for the day's shows and activities. The same |
| which will entitle you to a visit the following day. | | | | goes for animal acts starring alligators, elephants, |
| Consider a combination ticket to Busch Gardens and | | | | tortoises, orangutans, warthogs and tigers; they occur |
| Adventure Island. | | | | at various villages around the park. |
| Stop at the Visitor Information Center (813-985-3601; | | | | Additionally, in an attempt to stay ahead of the curve, |
| 3601E Busch Blvd; 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, to 2pm Sun) | | | | the park is always inventing new rides and theme |
| across from the park for discounted tickets which will | | | | areas. Check at the gate. Quite a few rides have |
| save you time as well as money. | | | | height restrictions which vary from 42 inches to 56 |
| You can use the Skyride cable car as an orientation | | | | inches. Plan to spend the whole day at Busch |
| tour. The Hospitality Center overlooking the Serengety | | | | Gardens. |