https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 15:48:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/busch-gardens-tampa#post-1601211 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 08:12:28 +0000 BananaPancakes 1601211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18 months will be kind of young for it, I think, but I have a few friends who go there regularly with their 3+ year olds. A regular zoo would probably be more enjoyable for a younger kiddo. In the area, I'd do Lowry Zoo and/or the FL Aquarium. Then again, an 18 month old is still entertained by just about anything, so Busch Gardens would still be fun for adults! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/busch-gardens-tampa#post-1601162 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 07:59:13 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1601162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its one park. </p> <p>I love it because as a "theme park" there is a lot of nature there and a lot of trees for shade intermixed with the adult rides! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/busch-gardens-tampa#post-1601145 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 07:54:58 +0000 Andrea 1601145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CupQuakeWalk: We were just there! Ditto @luckypenny. I think 18 months is a little young to spend all that $$$. Our 3 year old could do a lot more, but even she is in an in-between stage where the Sesame Street stuff they have is too kiddie for her, but she isn't tall enough for all the other rides. She is 42 inches and can ride some bigger rides. I think 42 inches is the min height so she just made it. However, we were a bit limited since our 15 month old couldn't do a lot. They have animals, but it is a "safari" atmosphere and they are a bit too far away to be enjoyable for a young toddler. A regular zoo would be better for animals!</p> <p>He would enjoy the Sesame Street area, but eh, I thought it was too small for the $$! He is free so you just have to buy the adult tix. My 3 year old was no longer free though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/busch-gardens-tampa#post-1600820 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 22:36:18 +0000 luckypenny 1600820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It has mostly adult rides and lots of animals. Ticket includes both. I haven't been in a long time but I don't remember it being a place for toddlers really. But what baby doesn't like seeing animals?! I just think it may be $$ for what they would enjoy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/busch-gardens-tampa#post-1600749 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 21:31:23 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1600749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For anyone who had been there, what is this place? A theme park or a zoo or both? I'd like something LO can enjoy but he is only 18m, obviously.<br /> Also: does the park ticket include both animals and rides or just one, assuming both are in the same park. </p>