What are the current wait times at Busch Gardens Tampa?
Busch Gardens Tampa is known for its world-class coasters. Iron Gwazi and Cheetah Hunt typically have the longest waits, often 45-75 minutes during peak hours.
All parks
24
Open
27 min
Avg Wait
8
Unavailable
Current wait times
66 attractions
M.A.R.S.
Attraction
60 min
Iron Gwazi
Attraction
40 min
Shadows of Wonderland: Reign of Madness
Attraction
40 min
SheiKra
Attraction
40 min
Anaconda: Fear Has No Escape
Attraction
30 min
Circus of Fear: Killer Encore
Attraction
30 min
Phoenix Rising
Attraction
30 min
Serengeti Flyer
Attraction
30 min
Stranglewood Estate: RePossessed
Attraction
25 min
Raven's Mill: Lambs To The Slaughter
Attraction
20 min
Tigris
Attraction
20 min
Montu
Attraction
15 min
Air Grover
Attraction
Walk on
Falcon's Fury
Attraction
Walk on
Big Bird's Whirly Birdie
Attraction
Wait unavailable
Elmo's Safari Go-Round
Attraction
Wait unavailable
Grand Caravan Carousel
Attraction
Wait unavailable
Gwazi Gliders
Attraction
Wait unavailable
Serengeti Express (Nairobi Station)
Attraction
Wait unavailable
Serengeti Express (Stanleyville Station)
Attraction
Wait unavailable
Snuffy's Elephant Romp
Attraction
Wait unavailable
The Count's Zambezi Rally
Attraction
Wait unavailable
Ubanga-Banga Bumper Cars
Attraction
Wait unavailable
Zoe-Patra's Hippos of the Nile
Attraction
Wait unavailable
Animal Tales
Show
No more shows
Cirque X-Scream
Show
No more shows
Costume Parade
Show
No more shows
Fiends
Show
No more shows
Halloween Dance Party with Sesame Street® Friends
Show
No more shows
Happy Happenings
Show
No more shows
Kit and Kat's Black Cat Dance Party
Show
No more shows
Mr. Skelly the Violin Player
Show
No more shows
Rhythm of Nature
Show
No more shows
Spooky Kooky Science
Show
No more shows
Storytime at Sesame Street Safari of Fun
Show
No more shows
Animal Meet and Greet
Attraction
Closed
Cheetah Hunt
Attraction
Closed
Cobra's Curse
Attraction
Closed
Congo River Rapids
Attraction
Closed
Kumba
Attraction
Closed
Sesame Street® Safari of Fun Meet & Greets
Attraction
Closed
Skyride (Egypt Station)
Attraction
Closed
Skyride (Jungala Station)
Attraction
Closed
Animal Enrichment Presentation
Show
Closed
Animal Nutrition Demonstration
Show
Closed
Animal Wellness Exam
Show
Closed
Conservation Connection
Show
Closed
Elmo and the Bookaneers
Show
Closed
Giraffe Talks
Show
Closed
Kandy's Spooktacular Celebration Storytime
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Alligators
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Animal Connections
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Cheetahs
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Chimpanzees
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Elephant
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Gorillas
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Hippos
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Penguin
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Red-Knobbed Hornbill
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Ring-Tailed Lemur
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Slender-Snouted Crocodile
Show
Closed
Keeper Talk: Tiger or Orangutan
Show
Closed
Rising Tide Conservation Talk
Show
Closed
The Count’s Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-Ween Radio Show
Show
Closed
Welcome to our Street
Show
Closed
Welcome To Our Street Sensory-Friendly Show
Show
Closed
How to read Busch Gardens Tampa wait times
Busch Gardens Tampa wait times concentrate on Iron Gwazi, Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, and Montu. The list above is the current posted standby wait for attractions Standby tracks.
Weekday mornings and cooler months are shorter than summer weekends. If Iron Gwazi is the only long line, the rest of the coaster lineup may still walk on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Busch Gardens Tampa for short lines?
Weekday mornings offer the shortest waits at Busch Gardens. The park is busiest on weekends and during summer months. Cooler months (October-February) also see reduced crowds.
Which Busch Gardens Tampa rides have the longest wait times?
Iron Gwazi, the hybrid coaster, consistently has the longest waits. Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, and Montu also draw significant crowds, especially on busy days.
How do Busch Gardens Tampa wait times compare to Orlando theme parks?
Busch Gardens Tampa typically has shorter wait times than Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando, making it a great option for thrill seekers looking to maximize ride time.
