Busch Gardens® Tampa is the ultimate family adventure, combining world-class thrill rides, live entertainment, and one of North America’s largest zoos with more than 12,000 animals in an unforgettable setting. Head out for a memorable adventure and take in all of the sights and sounds.

Enjoy the fully-remodeled Pantopia with sensational new dining options, exciting entertainment, shopping, a renovated indoor theater and thrilling rides, including North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower, Falcon’s Fury™. Plus, closely observe veterinary care at the state-of-the-art Animal Care Center, journey to the 4 corners of the earth in the original live show, do some Iceploration, and experience a new breed of speed with Florida’s first triple-launch coaster, Cheetah Hunt.

Half of the Gardens offers the attractions of an African safari, where you can see more than 3,000 different animals spread out over the park's 335-acre (136-ha) grounds. Animal attractions range from a bird observatory to a tug-of-war competition with a tiger. Just as diverse as the animal selection are the ride choices, which include huge roller coasters, a white-water rapids ride, and a zip line—among many other options. There are also countless other shows, restaurants, and attractions sprinkled throughout the park, making it the perfect place for the entire family to enjoy a day of fun.

Spend a few hours touring The Florida Aquarium and see more than 20,000 plants and animals from Florida and beyond. Explore and learn as you view the marine life up close and visit the "touch tanks."

Home to a host of interesting and exciting animals, The Florida Aquarium is 250,000-square feet (23,000-sq m) and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Watch the sleek ominous creatures in the shark collection as well as the rare Australian leafy sea dragons. Amazingly beautiful, the long leaf-like protrusions all over their bodies are not used for propulsion; they serve only as camouflage.

After you see the penguins, watch playful river otters in a natural setting and American alligators basking in the sun. Take this opportunity to witness colorful, free-flying birds and a truly unique giant Pacific octopus. Arguably the largest octopus species, they can be found at depths of 6,600 feet (2,000 m).

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is known for having one of the most beautiful, tropical wildlife zoological settings in the world that bring together animals and visitors to create unforgettable, natural connections.

At one of the most family-friendly zoos in the country, you can hop along with a wallaby, feed a giraffe, and witness white rhinos, stingrays, and lorikeets. Enhance your trip with a ride on a roller coaster, bumper boats or the carousel.

Get into the swing of things on your visit to Primate World and see orangutans, chimpanzees, and brilliantly colored mandrills. The zoo's seven main exhibit areas include Asian Gardens, Primate World, Manatee and Aquatic Center, Florida Wildlife Center, Free-Flight Aviary, Wallaroo Station children's zoo, and Safari Africa. Explore and see amazing animals from around the globe.

Get animated about science with more than 450 hands-on activities. Tampa's Museum of Science & Industry is the largest science center in the Southeast and has more than 400,000 square feet (121,000 sq m) of space.

Explore MOSI's fascinating exhibits and activities with your admission pass. Discover what it's like to be “blown away,” suspended 3 stories in the air, have your head in the clouds, or just relax on a bed of nails. MOSI, the sixth largest science center in the US, is home to the largest children's science center in the nation and the only IMAX® Dome Theater in the Southeast.

Don't forget to check out Disasterville, which features Bay News 9 WeatherQuest and more than 10,000 square feet (930 sq m) of interactive natural disaster experiences. Then, follow the progression of life in The Amazing You and investigate Kids In Charge. Take your senses to the max in MOSI's IMAX® Dome Theater, and soar to the stars in our state-of-the-art Saunders Planetarium.

Go beyond a typical aquarium experience and immerse yourself into the world of marine life rescue at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. See Winter, star and inspiration of the Dolphin Tale movies, which were filmed on location.

As you spend time exploring, you'll see the resident rescued dolphins Nicholas, Hope, and even Winter—the inspiration and star of the Dolphin Tale movies who swims with a prosthetic tail. Get to know the stories of resident sea turtles, otters, and sharks, and touch sting rays as they glide through the water.

Your day concludes, leaving you with a greater knowledge about Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission to rescue, rehab, and release to protect Florida’s wildlife. The aquarium’s staff and volunteers work each day to rescue marine life and provide the most advanced and effective care to maximize the opportunity to return sick or injured animals to their homes. As you leave the aquarium take with you a new appreciation of ocean life.

Enjoy lunch on Clearwater Beach and feel the sun on your face while enjoying a break from the crowds and lines of Orlando's theme parks. Take off from Clearwater Marina and cruise out just off the Gulf Coast for the best grouper and snapper deep-sea fishing in Florida.

Your captain provides the bait, fishing rods, tackle, and all other necessities, so all you have to do is step on board and select the perfect spot to land your first fish. Cast your line and wait for the tug and bend of your pole. Quickly reel in the line as you watch the fish splash beside the boat; then prepare to haul it on board with a gigantic net.

Fishing instructions are included for beginners and experts alike. During your trip, see a variety of wildlife and watch pods of dolphins jumping through the boat's wake.