Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a premier theme park located in Tampa, Florida, approximately 1.5 hours from Orlando. It offers a unique blend of thrilling rides, up-close animal encounters, and live entertainment, all set within a lush, African-themed landscape.

🎢 Thrilling Rides & Roller Coasters

Busch Gardens is renowned for its diverse array of roller coasters and thrill rides:​

  • Iron Gwazi:
    • North America’s tallest and the world’s fastest and steepest hybrid coaster.​
  • SheiKra:
    • A 200-foot-tall dive coaster featuring a 90-degree drop.​
  • Montu:
    • An inverted coaster known for its intense inversions and speed.​
  • Kumba:
    • A classic sit-down coaster with seven inversions.​
  • Cheetah Hunt:
    • A triple-launch coaster that mimics the speed and agility of a cheetah.​
  • Tigris:
    • A launch coaster with forward and backward motions, featuring a heartline roll.​
  • Falcon’s Fury:
    • A 335-foot freestanding drop tower that tilts riders face-down before the drop.​
  • Cobra’s Curse:
    • A family-friendly spin coaster with a unique vertical lift.​
  • Phoenix Rising:
    • North America’s tallest and longest family inverted roller coaster.

Water Rides

  • Stanley Falls Flume:
    • A classic log flume ride with a refreshing splash. ​
  • Congo River Rapids:
    • A whitewater rafting adventure through turbulent waters

🐾 Animal Encounters

Home to over 12,000 animals representing more than 300 species, Busch Gardens offers various animal experiences:​

  • Serengeti Safari:
    • An open-air tour where guests can observe and feed giraffes, zebras, and other African wildlife.​
  • Jungala:
    • Features habitats for orangutans and Bengal tigers, with interactive viewing areas.​
  • Myombe Reserve:
    • A lush habitat housing gorillas and chimpanzees.​
  • Edge of Africa:
    • A walking tour showcasing lions, hippos, meerkats, and more.​

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Attractions

For younger visitors, the park offers:​

  • Sesame Street Safari of Fun:
    • A children’s area featuring rides, water play areas, and character interactions.​
  • Air Grover:
    • A junior roller coaster designed for young thrill-seekers.​
  • Rosita’s Djembe Fly-Away:
    • A swing ride suitable for children.​
  • Bert & Ernie’s Watering Hole:
    • A splash area perfect for cooling off.​

🎭 Live Entertainment

Busch Gardens hosts a variety of live shows and seasonal events:​

  • Turn It Up!:
    • An award-winning ice skating show featuring contemporary music and choreography.​
  • Critters Inn Charge:
    • A comedic show starring rescued animals.​
  • Seasonal Events:
    • Including Howl-O-Scream, Christmas Town, and Summer Nights, offering themed entertainment and decorations.​