February at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is basically a buffet of “you should swing by” reasons—especially if you’re already there for Mardi Gras. You’ve got a bonus sampler punch card, a free sample, a free gift, merch/tour discounts, and a very respectable weekday Happy Hour situation.
Here’s the full February 2026 rundown, with the best ways to stack it.
Mardi Gras perks (Jan 24 – Mar 2 / Mar 1)
Exclusive Pass Member Mardi Gras Sampler Punch Card (Jan 24 – Mar 2, 2026)
All Pass Members can get an exclusive Mardi Gras sampler punch card that includes one extra sample versus general guests (6 samples instead of 5).
How it works:
- Purchase through your Pass Member Portal or in person at the Mardi Gras food cabins
- Present your confirmation voucher/receipt at any Mardi Gras food cabin to receive the punch card
Free Mardi Gras Sample (Jan 24 – Mar 1, 2026)
All Pass Members get a one-time free Mardi Gras food or beverage sample.
How it works:
- Print your sample voucher at an in-park kiosk or Guest Relations
- Redeem at a Mardi Gras food & beverage cabin for one complimentary food/beer/wine/cocktail sample
- Valid only the day you redeem it (so don’t print it and then wander off to pet flamingos for four hours)
Passport to Discovery: visit 6 times, get invited (Feb 1 – May 3, 2026)
This is the “rewarding commitment” perk:
Visit six times between Feb 1 and May 3, 2026 and you’ll receive an invitation to a Pass Member-exclusive event during the spring grand opening of Edge of Africa’s Lion & Hyena Ridge.
How it works:
- Pick up the Passport to Discovery stamp card from Guest Relations or Pass Member Landing (when open)
- Get a stamp each visit
Platinum perks (Feb 1 – Feb 28, 2026)
Additional 20% off merch (with $50 minimum)
Platinum Pass Members get an extra 20% off merchandise at Cheetah Hunt Gift Shop with a $50 minimum purchase.
- Print voucher at a self-service kiosk
- Present to cashier
Double your discount on food & drinks
Platinum Pass Members can get double discounts on food & drinks.
- Print voucher at kiosk / Pass Member Landing / Guest Relations
- Present at checkout
- Valid only the day it’s redeemed
Free gift: Pass Member Felt Flag (Feb 2 – Feb 28, 2026)
Freebies that are actually usable? We love to see it.
- Pick up your free Pass Member Felt Flag
- Redeem at Marrakesh Market
- One per Pass Member
- While supplies last (translation: don’t wait until Feb 28 at 6:47 PM)
Extra savings windows (Feb 11 – Feb 28)
10% off merchandise (Feb 11 – Feb 28, 2026)
Get an additional 10% off merchandise purchases at any retail location (on top of your normal Pass discount).
- Redeem voucher at self-service kiosk
- Valid only the day redeemed
30% off Zoo Tours (Feb 11 – Feb 28, 2026)
Get 30% off select animal experiences—great excuse to do something beyond rides and snacks.
- Book at Animal Interactions & Tours or Guest Relations
- Excludes VIP Tours, Keeper for a Day, and Sloth Encounter
Merch bonus: $10 off $50 (Feb 13 – Feb 16, 2026)
Short, sweet, and dangerous to your wallet:
- $10 off a $50 merchandise purchase at any gift shop
- Voucher redeemable via kiosk or Pass Member Landing
- Valid only the day redeemed
Pass Member Happy Hour (Feb 16 – Feb 28, 2026)
This one is extremely “weekday grown-up who deserves a beverage” coded:
- $5 off all beer and cocktails
- Springs Tap Room
- Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM to park close
- Show your Annual Pass
Springs Tap Room info: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/dining/springs-taproom/
Pass Member Landing Turns One! (Feb 21 – Feb 22, 2026)
Pass Member Landing’s first birthday = celebratory treat time.
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Show your Annual Pass at Pass Member Landing
(Also: Pass Member Landing being near Springs Tap Room is… strategically perfect. Zero notes.)
50% off Discovery Cove reservations (Jan 1 – Mar 8, 2026)
The big “day resort” discount:
Pass Members can save 50% on Discovery Cove reservations (limited capacity), must book by Mar 8, 2026, with visits through March 10, 2026.
Discovery Cove pass member offer page: https://discoverycove.com/orlando/special-offers/pass-members/
The “stack it like a pro” plan
If you want max value with minimal chaos:
- One Mardi Gras day: redeem the free sample + buy the Pass Member sampler punch card (6 instead of 5)
- Feb 11–16 window: do your tour discount and/or time your merch buys for 10% extra off and the $10 off $50 overlap (Feb 13–16)
- Weekdays Feb 16–28: plan a “late afternoon pop-in” and use Happy Hour at Springs Tap Room
- All month: start the Passport to Discovery stamping strategy (future-you will thank you)
Standard advisory for Monthly Rewards
Monthly rewards can change, and bonus perks sometimes get added mid-month. Before you go, always check the official Monthly Offers page and your Pass Member emails/app so you don’t miss any last-minute additions.
Official Monthly Offers hub (full URL):
https://buschgardens.com/tampa/annual-pass/monthly-offers/
So until the next blog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.
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