Zoos

Walkabout Way

★★★★☆ 4.6 (19 reviews)

📍 Tampa, FL 33612

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–9 PM
Thursday	10 AM–9 PM
Friday	10 AM–10 PM
Saturday	10 AM–10 PM
Sunday	10 AM–9 PM

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About Walkabout Way

Walkabout Way is a zoo in Tampa, FL. Walkabout Way is a hand-feeding experience where visitors can directly feed and pet eastern grey kangaroos, red kangaroos, and wallabies with provided grass and pellets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Petting Zoo / Animal Encounter
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida
Highlights: Hand feed and pet kangaroos and wallabies
Admission: $25 per person (includes food)
Age Requirement: Children must be 5 or older

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Walkabout Way is a hand-feeding experience where visitors can directly feed and pet eastern grey kangaroos, red kangaroos, and wallabies with provided grass and pellets
⭐Joey (baby kangaroo) bottle feeding demonstrations are available upon request, offering visitors the opportunity to participate in direct animal care activities
⭐The attraction enforces a safety policy prohibiting children under age 5 from the walkabout area, but offers alternative experiences such as bird and fish feeding for younger visitors

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit in the morning when kangaroos are most active and eating. Multiple reviews confirm animals are significantly less active later in the day, making afternoon visits less rewarding for the $25 cost.
💡Ask staff about joey (baby kangaroo) bottle feeding demonstration times when you arrive. This is a premium experience within the attraction that requires advance notice but creates memorable moments.
💡Children under 5 are not permitted in the walkabout area, but don't skip the attraction entirely—staff will provide free bird and fish food for younger siblings to feed nearby animals while older kids enjoy the kangaroo experience.
💡Walkabout Way is located in a tucked-away corner of Busch Gardens that many visitors miss. It's easy to overlook but genuinely worth seeking out as a unique hands-on experience separate from typical theme park attractions.
💡The $25 admission includes 2 cups of grass and pellets provided by the attraction. Staff will educate you about kangaroo facts, behavior, and diet while you feed and pet the animals—engage them with questions to enhance the educational value.