Animal Care Center
Type
Animal Encounter
Best For
Families
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is inviting guests to get closer than ever to its animal care with the opening of its modern Animal Care Center, adding a meaningful and memorable touch beyond the usual rides and attractions.
This purpose-built facility allows visitors to watch expert teams at work, from preparing specialised diets to carrying out health checks, X-rays and even surgeries, all in full view.
Designed to be both educational and engaging, the centre offers a behind-the-scenes look at the high standards of animal welfare upheld at the park, making it a must-see during your Orlando holiday itinerary.
- Animal science is amazing! Learning has never been more fun and entertaining!
- A great place to experience how the animals are cared for.
Tips & Facts
- Busch Gardens Tampa cares for more than 12,000 animals representing more than 300 species.
- Each year, the animals at Busch Gardens eat about 1.4 million pounds of food, which works out to 4,000 pounds every day.
- A TV series called The Wildlife Docs is filmed here. This series takes viewers behind the scenes with an elite team of veterinarians, technicians and trainers as they care for the animals that live in Busch Gardens.
