TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is offering children ages 5 and younger free admission to the theme park for all of 2021.


What You Need To Know

  • Busch Gardens' Preschool Card back for 2021

  • Pass gives children ages 5 and younger free admission

  • Registration for the pass must be done by February 28

The free Preschool Card includes admission to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island through December 31.

The pass is only available to Florida residents, and parents must register for it online in advance by February 28. The first visit for the pass must be redeemed by March 31.

Free parking, admission to separately-ticketed events or other discounts are not included with the pass.

Last week, Busch Gardens’ sister park SeaWorld Orlando announced the return of its Preschool Card, which also offers free admission to children ages 5 and younger for the year.

Busch Gardens has a few special events coming up, including Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends starting January 30 and the new My Fuzzy Valentine Weekend event starting February 13.

Several health and safety measures are in place at Busch Gardens, including limited capacity, temperature checks, face masks requirements, physical distancing and increased cleaning.