Post Conference Tours & Complimentary Admission Offers
Post Conference Tours - Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Busch Gardens – Tampa Bay | Behind-the-Scenes Thrills & Animal Care Tour
Start your morning by exploring new heights with a behind-the-scenes look at one of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s premier roller coasters. Learn what it takes to operate one of the park’s major thrill rides before enjoying front-of-the-line access to it.
Then, shift from thrills to care with a guided visit to the park’s state-of-the-art Animal Care Center. Go behind the scenes to discover how Busch Gardens’ expert team supports the health and well-being of the park’s animals, and gain insight into daily operations, veterinary care, and conservation efforts.
Check-in begins at 10:00 AM at the Animal Interactions check-in at the front of the park with the tour kicking off promptly at 10:15 AM. The tour will conclude by 12:00 PM.
Water and a gift will be provided for participants.
A complimentary parking pass will be emailed to tour registrants. Tour capacity 25 guests.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park | Expedition Wild Africa
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is offering exclusive access to Expedition Wild Africa, a behind the scenes, immersive tour of ZooTampa's Africa realm in which guests will encounter many African species including Eastern Bongos, African Elephants, Masai Giraffes, and Southern White Rhinos, while learning about the worldwide conservation efforts that ZooTampa participates in to preserve these species.
Park in the main parking lot off of Sligh Ave ($7 per day). Expedition Wild Africa meeting point is located in the Africa Realm. Upon entering the Front Gate, attendees walk along Zoo Blvd, following directional signs until they enter Africa. The tour location is on the right side of the entrance to Africa. Tour will begin at 10:00am.
The duration of the tour is 25 minutes; tour capacity 35 guests.
Courtesy Complimentary Admission Opportunities
The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium is offering complimentary admission to Annual Conference attendees and their families/guests. This special offer is available May 30 through June 6. An Annual Conference name badge or registration confirmation email must be provided at their ticketing window.
Also, The Florida Aquarium is offering conference attendees and their family/guest complimentary admission aboard the Wild Dolphin Cruise (weather permitting) at both 1:00pm and 2:30pm on Wednesday, June 3. Wristbands will be required to board the Bay Spirit II. Pick up yours from Guest Services upon entry to the Aquarium.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is offering complimentary admission to FAA Annual Conference attendees plus one (1) guest between May 30th through June 6th. (FAA Annual Conference name badge must be presented at ZooTampa front gate to redeem offer)
