Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens considered being one of the most famous theme parks in the United States governed by Busch Entertainment Corporation, the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch. The parks are located in Tampa Bay, Florida and the other is situated in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Busch Gardens At Tampa

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay located in Tampa, Florida’s the first theme park commenced by Busch Entertainment Corp., is a 335-acre 19th century African-theme park opened on March 31, 1959, and has an admission-free hospitality facility for the Tampa Anheuser-Busch brewery, African theme. The park was originally named as "The Dark Continent." The theme park is one of America's largest zoological institutions, in which more than 2,500 animals are tamed with love and care. The theme park is located away from the downtown area facing north of the Tampa City limits and it borders the town limits of Temple Terrace.

wHow Do You Get To Busch Gardens Tampa?

Take Interstate 275 boarding from Tampa, Florida to the Busch Boulevard exit (Exit 33, go towards east (left) onto Busch Blvd. and follow the signs.

wWhen Is The Best Time To Visit?

It’s advisable to avoid holiday breaks. Summers are cool but often experienced with the warm heat of the sun and people can visit such places after Labor Day, before thanks giving or during president’s week and other holidays.

wWhat's New At Busch Gardens Tampa?

The new roller coaster called Sheikra, goes higher than any other roller coaster in the state, this coaster spent 3 whole seconds weightless before crashing back to the ground at an altitude of 90 degrees angle. Huge splash finishes you off and takes you to an awe-inspiring thrill ever experienced on a coaster.

wPlan Your Day At Busch Gardens Tampa

Starting from 'Egypt' make a circle doing all the attractions in order from the gate where you start and end up. There are numerous restaurants and the myth about not riding roller coasters after you eat is not believed as truth.

Busch Gardens At Williamsburg

Busch Gardens Williamsburg commenced on May 5, 1975, and has a European theme. The park was initially tagged as "The Olde Country". Other attractions at this park include Curse of the DarKastle, Alpengeist, Escape from Pompeii, Apollo's Chariot, Loch Ness Monster, and Big Bad Wolf. The park is divided into seven sections, each themed to a different European country. After several years with remarkable run through, the park has been voted as "The Most Beautiful Theme Park in America" .The National Amusement Park Historical Association has proclaimed Busch Gardens Williamsburg as the nation's most beautiful theme park for continuous 15 years. The Busch Gardens were spoofed in The Simpsons as the Duff Gardens.

wAttractions

The Serengeti Express runs along the back end of the park and makes stops at Nairobi, Congo and Stanleyville. The Skyride transports guests between Crown Colony and Stanleyville.

wMorocco

The park's main entrance leads to the Mystic Sheiks of Morocco brass and percussion ensemble. Treats can be purchased at the Sultan's Sweets and also from the Zagora Cafe. The Moroccan Palace is located here and outdoor of Marrakesh Theater.

wBird Gardens

Most of the birds such as Pink flamingos, parrots, black swans, and hundreds of rare birds live here among the foliage and waterways. In the Bird Theatre, you'll see the parrots as well as other birds of prey.
Gwazi, a 90-foot dueling wooden roller coaster is a chimera named after a mythological creature with the head of a tiger and the body of a lion.
Hospitality House, home where free beer samples are provided for guest’s aged 21 and older at Anheuser-Busch Beer School.

wLand Of The Dragons

This is the famous children's play area home, is a three-story-tall tree house, located in an enchanted forest, with slides and a gentle waterfalls, rides and dragons.

wStanleyville

To experience a 90-degree vertical drop on SheiKra, shoot the rapids at the Stanley Falls Log Flume and ride through the wet and wild Tanganyika Tidal wave show can be watched at the Stanleyville Theatre, and enjoy the hot barbecue ribs and chicken, and then catch the train for a rail safari through the rest of Africa.

v SheiKra, is a 200-foot diving roller coaster with a 90-degree vertical drop.
v Stanley Falls Flume ,is a log flume with a 43-foot drop.
v Tanganyika Tidal Wave ,is a 20 passenger water ride with a 50-foot drop.

wCongo

Gazing through the Bengal tigers of Claw Island is one of the breaths taking experience for the visitors. Also experience the thrills of the Python roller coaster and the Congo River Rapids .The hunt for Kumba, one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the south east.

wTimbuktu

In this city, guests can stroll through shops and bazaars and encounter food and entertainment in the Desert Grill. Visitors can also experience ride on the Scorpion, which is a vertical-loop coaster.
Scorpion is a steel sit-down roller coaster, which has one vertical loop. Cheetah Chase is also a steel "wild mouse" type of roller coaster.

wNairobi

Alligators and crocodiles can be observed here in a close up view. In Curiosity Cavern, guests can see mammals and reptile exhibits. Visitors to Nairobi can also come across injured or abandoned newborns at the Nairobi Field Station Animal Nursery .Enter Myombe Reserve which is a lush, tropical rainforest that is the home of Western lowland gorillas and chimpanzees. Complete the adventure as a crew member of Rhino Rally, which is an unpredictable off-road safari that ends spiraling down a raging river. Rhino Rally is a Vekoma River Adventure ride where Riders board in modified Range Rovers through the park's Serengeti Plain habitat, observing and interacting with animals along a raging river.

wCrown Colony

The Crown Colony House is the place, which offers both casual and fine dining. The Budweiser Clydesdale Hamlet is a posing area located here along with the Skyride.

wEgypt

Bedouin tents welcome you to an Egyptian marketplace with authentic handicrafts and art. A replica of King Tutankhamen's tomb with the excavation in progress will reveal the beauty and splendor of ancient Egyptian royalty. And to experience the true adventurers, challenge through Montu, an inverted steel coaster. Montu is named after the Egyptian God of War, is a 150-foot steel inverted roller coaster which has seven inversions.

Animal Exhibits

wThe Serengheti Plain

In 1965, the park started its 29-acre Serengeti Plain animal habitats the first of its kind to offer animals in a free-roaming environment. It is the home of the gravy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, bongo, addax, adder gazelle, eland, impala ostrich, marabou stork, East African crowned crane and sacred ibis.

wMyombe Reserve

It’s a 3-acre home for six lowland gorillas and nine chimpanzees located in Nairobi and was opened in 1992.

wEdge Of Africa

Pack your gear for a track through a safari adventure .It was opened in 1997 at the Edge of Africa and is a home to meercats, a pride of lions, a pack of hyenas, a few hippos, and a troop of baboons.

wHoliday Inn Tampa Hotel Busch Gardens

The Holiday Inn Tampa Hotel Busch Gardens is located just 5 minutes from Busch Gardens and is hardly 20 minutes starting from the international airport at Tampa. Hotels in Busch Gardens are a short drive to fine dining and shopping in downtown Tampa .Accommodations offered at the Holiday Inn Tampa Hotel Busch Gardens feature 408 guest rooms (including Kid Suites) and three suites, all thoughtfully appointed with the latest amenities and with all facilities for a comfortable stay.

The all-day Market Place Cafe, off the hotel lobby, and TGI Friday's provide are the best dining options at the Holiday Inn Tampa. The tropical atmosphere of the Market Place Lounge is an ideal place to relax with a favorite drink. Guests can also order Room Service for private dining, away from the bustle of the hotel restaurant.

The facilities at the Holiday Inn Tampa Hotel feature 7000 square feet of event space offers seven functional rooms that can accommodate a variety of gatherings for up to 400 guests .Holiday Inn Tampa Hotel Busch Gardens offers the best choice of leisure facilities, including an outdoor pool, a Pirate-ship theme pool and a well-equipped Fitness Center. There is also a complimentary parking facility within the hotel grounds.

Along with the present-day parks, the other three Busch Gardens Parks include:

v Pasadena, California - 1905 to 1937
v Van Nuys, California - 1964 to 1979
v Houston, Texas - 1971 to 1972

Also see:

Vacations
Disney Land
Universal Studios Florida
Islands Of Adventure
Sea World
Florida Beaches
Wet and Wild Water
Everglades