Busch Gardens Resident Camps

Whether looking for a career in the zoological field, veterinary field, or a chance to push adventure to the limit while staying in the Tampa area, Busch Gardens Overnight Summer Resident Camp is a home-away-from-home where you live what you love!

For two decades, Busch Gardens Summer Resident Camps have combined nature and thrills to create a unique one-of-a-kind experience. Based out of our secure onsite dormitory, Mzinga Lodge, we provide campers in rising grades 7 through 12 an all-inclusive camp experience from start to finish. Home to more than 200 species of animals and world class coasters, Busch Gardens has camps for both animal lovers and thrill seekers alike.

Land and Sea Resident Camp (7th-9th grades)
June 8th - 13th, 2024
June 22nd-27th, 2024
July 6th-11th, 2024
July 20th-25th, 2024

Zoo Fundamentals Resident Camp (10th-12th grades)
June 15th-20th, 2024
June 29th - July 4th, 2024
July 13th - 18th, 2024
July 27th - August 1st, 2024