Fun Things to do at Busch Gardens: Tampa

Many people every year visit Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. It has lots to do, and there is lots of fun to be had there. It is an African wildlife theme amusement park which includes amusement rides and a zoo type atmosphere. Here are some different things that you can enjoy at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida:

Animals

There are so many different types of animals to see and enjoy while being at Busch Gardens. It is like a zoo set in an amusement park. So you can see hundreds of animals while you are at Busch Gardens. Some examples of types of animals you can find at Busch Gardens are tigers, flamingos, hippos, and zebras. You can even take an adventure tour in which you can hand-feed a giraffe, or take the Rhino Rally ride which gives you a chance to see certain animals in the park up close.

Travel

You can walk your way through the park, or you can travel through Bush Gardens in other ways. There is a sky ride that can take you all over the park. It is a great way to see the whole park from the air. There are also three trains that go through the whole park. There is a red, green, and yellow one that goes through all the sections of the park. It is a great way to see some of the animals up close, and is about a 40 minute round trip. However, you can also stop at several of the pick up/drop off areas along the way which is handy if you are trying to get easily to another section of the park.

Rollercoaster's

For those people who really enjoy rollercoaster's Busch Gardens is lots of fun. Sheikra is one of the rollercoaster's in Busch Gardens Tampa. It has no floor, goes 200 feet high, and then drops straight down. The Gwazi is known as the southeast's fastest and largest double wooden rollercoaster. Another rollercoaster in Busch Gardens is Montu which is one of the longest inverted rollercoaster in the world. There are lots of rollercoaster's to enjoy in Busch Gardens Tampa.

Water Rides

There are lots of water rides in Busch Gardens. Water rides can help you to cool down on a hot day in Florida. The Tanganyika Tidal Wave is a water ride that has a 55 foot drop. Stanley Falls is a log flume ride that can get you wet. Without a doubt you will probably get drenched when you ride the 12 person raft ride called the Congo River Rapids.

Alcohol

Unlike some amusement parks there is alcohol served at Busch Gardens. Beer used to be given out for free. However, the park was recently bought by new owners that now charge you. You can buy alcohol throughout the park at various stands. Some people think that is a major perk to going to Busch Gardens.

Busch Gardens: Tampa

3000 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 987-5000
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