Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Group Camps
Welcome Groups!
Discover the incredible animals of Africa…in the middle of Florida! Campers learn about over 2,000 amazing animals that call this renowned zoological facility home. Visit our state-of-the-art zoo hospital and travel behind the scenes to encounter exotic and endangered species such as lemurs and black rhinos on habitat. At day's end, there's still time to enjoy the amazing rides, shows and attractions of Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, our tropical-themed water park (open mid-March through October).
Teachers - SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Adventure Camps support the National Science Education Standards and the Florida Sunshine State Standards.
Minimum group size is 15 paid participants, one adult chaperone complimentary per 10 paid students. A $100 nonrefundable deposit per participant is required for registration. Lodging is provided at Busch Gardens' on-property dormitory, Mzinga Lodge. Participant price includes all meals and snacks, an Adventure Camp T-shirt and water bottle.
If a one-night Adventure is more your style, check out our Sleepover programs.
Zoo Journeys
Grades 4-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Take a journey into the fascinating world of animals and their habitats. Every day at this camp presents new opportunities to investigate the mysteries of the animal world from some of the smallest to the very largest creatures. Make the acquaintance of two-legged and four-legged species, from rainbow-colored lorikeets to towering giraffes and a baby gorilla. Grade appropriate curriculum is available for grades 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12.
- Visit giant tortoises and offer nectar to lorikeets
- Explore Edge of Africa through an interactive scavenger hunt
- Hand-feed giraffes on a safari across the Serengeti Plain
- Encounter reptilian rarities such as Komodo dragons, crocodiles and a giant python
LENGTH: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
PRICE: $270 per participant
Animal Adventures
Grades 6-8
Looking for new opportunities to investigate the mysteries of the animal kingdom? Exploration invites discovery and this camp offers it all, from getting closer than you've ever been to animals to making unforgettable memories along the way. Uncover the inner workings of a premier zoo and meet the professionals that keep it running smoothly.
- Truck across the Serengeti Plain to meet giraffes and antelopes
- Create animal treats in the Zoo Kitchen
- Meet a flamingo face-to-face at the Jambo Junction
- Encounter hippos, lions, hyenas and more
LENGTH: 4 Days/ 3 Nights
PRICE: $405 per participant
ZOO APPRENTICE
Grades 9-12
You can't get any closer to animals than this! Become an amateur zookeeper and discover firsthand what it takes to care for animals from around the world. Go behind the scenes to assist zoo staff with daily husbandry: prepare habitats, distribute diets, and observe animal care sessions. Engage animal care professionals in career discussions while in the zoo then have great fun exploring Busch Gardens in the afternoon.
- Learn more about the inner workings of a world class zoological facility
- Work alongside zookeepers to care for hippos, giraffe and more
- Safari across the Serengeti Plain and observe animals on the move
- Enjoy amazing rides, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens and Adventure Island water park
LENGTH: 4 Days/ 3 Nights
PRICE: $405 per participant
Reservations
Availability is limited for these special group resident camps. To secure a date, call Reservations toll free at 1-877-BGT-CAMP (1-877-248-2267), Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
For an even wilder adventure, ask about adding a day trip to SeaWorld Orlando and/or Discovery Cove.
Programs, dates, fees and discounts are subject to change and/or cancellation.