Ride Height Chart

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay height requirements

Minimum and maximum rider heights for 21 rides at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, FL, as the park lists them. Requirements run from 36 to 54 inches. Checked 1 November 2026.

42 inRides they can go on are ticked. A flag means only with a companion, per the park's rule. .
Companion rule
Zoe-Patra and the Hippos of the Nile36 inunder 56 in
Air Grover38 inGuests between 38” tall and 41” tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Treetop Drop38 inThrill-seekers must be 42” tall to ride Treetop Drop alone. Riders 38” tall may ride with a responsible person 14 years of age or older.
Cobra's Curse42 inMin. height 48” to ride alone. 42” to 48” must ride with a companion.
Congo River Rapids42 in
Phoenix Rising42 inunder 77 in
Ubanga-Banga Bumper Cars42 inGuests between 42” and 52” in height must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion.
Cheetah Hunt48 in
Iron Gwazi48 in
Serengeti Flyer48 in
Falcon's Fury54 inunder 77 in
Montu54 in
Rosita's Djembe Flyaway54 in
SheiKra54 in
Tigris54 in
Big Bird's Whirly RideNone statedGuests under 36” must be accompanied by a supervising companion (at least 14 years old).
Elmo's Safari Go-RoundNone statedunder 56 inRiders must be under 56” to ride Elmo’s Carousel unless accompanying a child under 36”.
Grand Caravan CarouselNone statedRiders under 42” must be accompanied by a responsible person 14 years of age or older
Gwazi GlidersNone statedunder 56 in
Snuffy's Elephant RompNone statedGuests under 36” must be accompanied by a supervising companion (at least 14 years old).
The Count's Zambezi RallyNone statedChildren under 36” must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Rides page used first. Sesame Street rides, maximums and companion rules come from the 2024 accessibility guide.
Parks can change height rules or close rides. Check the park app or the sign at the ride before you queue.

Sources

  1. Busch Gardens Tampa Rides, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, checked 1 November 2026
  2. Treetop Drop Tower, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, checked 1 November 2026
  3. Busch Gardens Tampa Accessibility Guide (file dated 11-07-2024), Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, checked 1 November 2026

Ride list from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's own pages.