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.