Zoos

Serengeti Safari

Name: Serengeti Safari
Address: 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, Tampa, FL, US
Telephone: (813) 884-4386
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (1742 reviews)

📍 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612

📞 (813) 884-4386

🌐 buschgardens.com/tampa/tours/serengeti-safari

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–6 PM
Thursday	10 AM–6 PM
Friday	10 AM–6 PM
Saturday	10 AM–6 PM
Sunday	10 AM–6 PM

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About Serengeti Safari

African animal safari & giraffe feeding. Off-road safari tour in an open-air truck featuring African wildlife & giraffe feedings. Serengeti Safari offers a unique open-air flatbed truck safari experience within Tampa, allowing guests to stand on a moving platform while feeding giraffes and viewing African wildlife up close. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,742 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Giraffe feeding, close-up animal encounters, safari truck tour
Experience: Guided tour with knowledgeable staff on moving flatbed truck

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Serengeti Safari offers a unique open-air flatbed truck safari experience within Tampa, allowing guests to stand on a moving platform while feeding giraffes and viewing African wildlife up close
⭐The giraffe feeding experience is the primary draw, with 174 mentions of giraffes and 103 specific mentions of giraffe feeding in 1,742 reviews, making it the dominant interactive exhibit
⭐The attraction features African savanna animals including giraffes, zebras, hippos, and elephants in a safari setting located within an amusement park environment (near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)
⭐Tour guides at Serengeti Safari are consistently praised for being knowledgeable, with multiple reviews highlighting their expertise about animal facts, habitats, and care, as well as their ability to handle difficult guest situations professionally

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Arrive early for the safari tour to secure a better spot during giraffe feeding, as the flatbed truck experience becomes cramped with large groups and makes it difficult to feed giraffes, take photos, and move around comfortably
🕐Visit during cooler times of day (early morning or late afternoon) as animals are significantly less active and remain in shade during extreme heat, reducing wildlife viewing opportunities
💬The safari tour requires standing on a moving flatbed truck while holding on for stability, so expect bumpy terrain and physical exertion—wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for the moving platform experience
💬Pass holders receive discounted admission to the safari tour, making annual membership valuable if you plan multiple visits; the premium pricing is significant for non-members
💡Request knowledgeable tour guides like Jomary, Kayla, Eric, or Brandon who provide detailed animal insights and habitat information, greatly enhancing the educational value of the experience beyond just viewing animals