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Spread across 30 acres (12 hectares), Adventure Island features all the usual water attractions you’d expect from a modern water park. You'll find a wave pool, lazy river, and lagoon; places for families to take little kids, including Splash Attack and Fabian’s Fun Port; and more than 10 waterslides, including Caribbean Corkscrew, Runaway Rapids, and Water Moccasin.
Purchase tickets online in advance to save time at the entrance. Combination ticket options are available for those planning to visit other Florida attractions, such as SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Adventure Island is located on McKinley Drive, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of downtown Tampa. Traveling by car is the quickest way, but you can also take the number 5 bus. Parking is available for a fee.
The park is open seasonally from March to October; days of the week and hours vary depending on the month, so check the park’s website before you go. Adventure Island is busiest during the summer and on weekends, and the park will close when it reaches maximum capacity, so go early if you’re visiting during peak season.
Just across the street from Adventure Island, Busch Gardens is a longtime Florida attraction known for its combination of amusement park and zoo. Roller coasters and other rides offer both extreme and kid-friendly thrills, while safari tours and other features are great for animal sightings and encounters.