Jungala Exotic Jungle Habitat at Busch Gardens

Jungala at Busch Gardens Africa-Tampa Bay features an exotic jungle habitat of fun-filled discovery and exploration. Opened in the spring of 2008, the four-acre Jungala attraction includes up-close animal interactions, multi-story family play areas, thrilling rides and live entertainment. Jungala is nestled in the Congo area of Busch Gardens with cascading waterfalls, towering trees, flowing waterways and elaborate stone structures.

The multi-tiered animal habitats at Jungala allows guests to interact with two of the world's most endangered species - orangutans and Bengal tigers - through treetop observation towers, subterranean caves, underwater windows, natural bridges and bamboo screens. The exotic rainforest is also home to acrobatic gibbons, flying foxes and tomistomas.

Jungala includes two signature rides - a zip line adventure that offers three different flight patterns high above the tree tops and another ride that launches guests above a towering waterfall. A three-story family climbing area that includes rope bridges and a children's water play area can be found at Jungala. In addition, elaborately costumed stiltwalkers parade through the Jungala village (itself anchored by a 35-foot rock formation).

Two new Busch Gardens restaurants are also at Jungala: The Bengal Bistro and the Orang Cafe. Both eateries offer seasonal entrees, sandwiches, salads and children's menus.

Jungala was built on the site of the Python roller coaster, which first opened at the theme park in 1976 and closed in 2006.

For more information about Busch Garden Africa-Tampa Bay, visit www.orlando-florida.net/busch-gardens.