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Located right across the street from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island’s 30
acres of water-drenched fun in the sun feature the ultimate combination of high-speed thrills
and tropical, tranquil surroundings for guests of all ages.
Within a soothing Key West atmosphere awaits an unrivaled blend of slides, corkscrews, waterfalls, a wave pool,
children’s water playground and other family attractions.
As Tampa’s only waterpark, Adventure Island also features outdoor cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas, gift shops and a championship sand volleyball complex for hours of fun in the sun.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
• Address
4500 Bougainvillea Avenue
Tampa, FL 33617
813.987.5600
• Admission
o Adult: $39.95 plus tax
o Children ages 3-9: $35.95 plus tax
o Children ages 2 and younger: Free
• Park Hours
o 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with extended hours during select weekend, summer and holiday periods.
o Park operates weekends only March 14 and 15; open daily beginning March 21.
• Parking
o Car or camper: $10
o Tour buses: Free
o Motorcycles: Free
FEATURES & ATTRACTIONS
• Riptide, Florida’s first four-lane mat slide, is the newest high-speed thrill ride making a splash at
Adventure Island. Riptide allows guests to compete against three other riders for a competitive
mat-slide adventure. All four racers are released simultaneously from a height of 55 feet into their
own tubes, twisting through a hairpin turn before plunging into four open-air lanes for a drenching
finish.
• Wahoo Run, an exhilarating river five-person raft ride, sends adventurous guests down 600 feet
of drenching twists and drops and back-to-back curves and turns. The thrill slide has a unique
tunnel design that alternates sections of daylight and darkness, while four waterfall curtains douse
unsuspecting guests during their journey.
• Splash Attack, the park’s most drenching attraction ever, offers more than 50 water elements,
including twisting slides, bridges and a 40-foot-high water-tower bucket.
• The sizzling Key West Rapids sends riders down six stories through a 700-foot twisting slide
and into a splash pool.
• The aptly named Gulf Scream fires riders down into a splash pool at speeds exceeding 25 mph.
• Twisting spirals and swirling water are the attraction on the Aruba Tuba and Calypso Coaster
slides.
• Unpredictable excursions at spine-tingling speeds can be found on the Caribbean Corkscrew,
Water Moccasin and five Runaway Rapids slides, coiling their challengers down a series of
unexpected twists before dunking them into a splash pool.
• Body surfers can ride three-foot waves in Endless Surf, the park’s 17,000-square-foot wave pool.
• Fabian’s Funport offers children a kaleidoscopic wading pool, highlighted by bubbler springs,
jumping water jets and appearances by Fabian, Adventure Island’s playful amphibian.
• Paradise Lagoon offers 9,000 square-feet of water-soaked activity, ranging from jumping
platforms and cascading waterfalls to a hand-rope walk along the pool’s perimeter.
• The 1,700-foot tube trek Rambling Bayou glides riders through beautiful landscapes and weather
effects including fog and rain.
• Spike Zone, an 11-court championship volleyball complex, offers top-notch sand courts for both
professional competitions and amateur players looking for leisurely pick-up games.
• Guests can grab a bite to eat and chill at the park’s various tropical-themed eateries including the
delectable Mango Joe’s Café.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Escape to the Caribbean each weekend during Island Nights at Adventure Island. Tampa’s water park
takes on a festive party atmosphere Friday and Saturday nights June 5 through Aug. 15. Island hop across
the Caribbean by enjoying typical food and entertainment of a different island each weekend.
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