Fascinating animal habitats, thrilling rides and attractions, live entertainment, great food and a diverse selection of specialty shops are the ingredients that make for world-class adventure at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Highlights of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, an African-themed adventure park, include Kumba, Montu and Gwazi, three of the world’s top-rated roller coasters; the SheiKra dive coaster, which features two 90º drops at 70 miles per hour; Tanganyika Tidalwave; Congo River Rapids; Land of the Dragons, with its multitude of kid-friendly rides; Rhino Rally off-road Safari river adventure; Trans Veldt Railroad; Around the World on Ice; Pirates 4D; and the KaTonga – Musical Tales from the Jungle.
Other great attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay include Jungala, which features exotic jungle animals such as orangutans and Bengal tigers, as well as a three-story play area with climbing nets, mazes and exploration tunnels; Jambo Junction, which offers animal feedings, lessons in husbandry and behavior training; and Rock A Doo Wop, a lively show at the Marrakesh Theater that boasts the greatest hits of the '50s and '60s.
In addition, Adventure Island waterpark lies adjacent to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Annual events at Busch Gardens Africa include Howl-O-Scream in September/October (separate admission fee required). Located 85 miles from downtown Orlando (via Interstate 4 West), Busch Gardens Africa is open daily at 10 AM (closing times are seasonal; call ahead before visiting).
A second Busch Gardens theme park, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, can be found in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Busch Gardens Rides & Attractions
Bird Gardens - Home to Nearly 500 Tropical Birds and Wild Wings of Africa Show
Cheetah Chase - Five-Story "Wild Mouse" Style Coaster
Clydesdale Hamlet - World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales
Congo River Rapids - 12-Person Raft Ride
Gwazi - Southeast's Largest and Fastest Double Wooden Roller Coaster
Jungle Flyers - Tree Top Zip Line Ride
KaTonga: Musical Tales from the Jungle - Musical Celebration of Animal Folklore
King Tut's Tomb - Replica of King Tut's Burial Site
Kumba - One of the World's Largest Vertical Loops
Land of the Dragons - Three-Story-Tall Tree House
Lory Landing - Domed Habitat that Showcases a Variety of Brilliantly Colored Birds
Montu - One of the Tallest and Longest Inverted Roller Coasters
Myombe Reserve - Naturalistic Rainforest Habitat with Gorillas and Chimpanzees
Mystic Sheiks of Morocco - High-Energy Brass and Percussion Marching Band
Pirates 4-D - Swashbuckling 4-D Comedy
Rhino Rally - Wild Jeep Tour
Scorpion - 60-Foot Drop and 360-Degree Loop
Serengeti Express Train - Round-Trip Journey that Explores the Serengeti Plains
Serengeti Plain - 65-Acre Habitat that Features Hundreds of Exotic African Animals
SheiKra - North America's First Dive Coaster
Skyride - Cable Car Runs between the Crown Colony Area and the Congo
Stanley Falls - Log Flume Ride
Tanganyika Tidal Wave - River Cruise with Thrilling 55-Foot Drop
Tree Top Trails - Three-Story Family Play Area
The Wild Surge - Four-Story Tower Ride
Busch Gardens Dining
Crown Colony House Restaurant
Bengal Bistro
Desert Grill
Orang Cafe
Sultan's Sweets
Zambia Smokehouse
Busch Gardens Educational Tours & Programs
Animal Adventure Tours
Busch Gardens Adventure Camps
Family-Friendly Safari
Heart of Jungala Tour
Keeper for a Day
Saving a Species
Serengeti Safariz
Sundowner Safari
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