Busch Gardens will close early today and remain closed tomorrow As of 10:15 on Tuesday, August 29, Busch Gardens Tampa is the only theme park that will close because of Hurricane Idalia. The park will close at 3:00 today and remain closed on Wednesday, August 30. According to a statement on the website, Busch Gardens Tampa plans to reopen on Thursday. You can read the statement below.
Hurricane Idalia Update
Due to the projected path of Hurricane Idalia, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has enacted its Named Storm Policy and will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday August 29 and remain closed Wednesday, August 30. The park plans to reopen on Thursday, August 31. Precautions are in place following the parks’ comprehensive weather preparedness plan to ensure the safety of our animals and ambassadors during this time. If this affects your trip, be sure to review our Weather-or-Not Assurance and check back for more updates.