Facebook Places Deal at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

If you haven’t  yet “Liked” Busch Gardens on Facebook, we hope you do -- we’re planning a free giveaway for Facebook fans this Thursday, August 18!

Here’s how you can join in on the fun:

It’s a special Big Game edition of Foodie Fridays!

Every “Big Game” party needs wings and an any-chip-dip! These recipes, courtesy of the SeaWorld chefs, are bound to make any football party even better.

If you make it and like it, let us know.

Chili con Carne DipIngredients:
1 small block of Velveeta cheese
1 can of chili with beans

Featured at Discovery Cove’s very own Laguna Grill, this rosemary maple-glazed salmon paired with black bean and pineapple salsa is a tangy-sweet combination that’s bursting with Caribbean-style flavor. Switch up your normal salmon recipe with this perfect-for-summer dish!

Who doesn’t love pasta? At Discovery Cove’s Laguna Grill, the bow tie pasta with creamy pesto sauce is a unique vegetarian option that is filling and flavorful. This dish can be made in less than 15 minutes and is so tasty it'll be gone before you know it!

Didn't get enough of Cinco de Mayo? Give this weekend’s dinner some sizzle with these not-too-spicy chicken fajitas. This flavor-packed recipe feeds about five people and also makes for great leftovers!   

Looking for the best in BBQ, a massive beer garden with more than 60 brews, and the best in classic rock 'n' roll country music?  Don't miss Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld Orlando starting this weekend and for the next four Saturdays. 

This Saturday, it's Huey Lewis & The News!

Enjoy these tasty BBQ-style recipes, straight from SeaWorld's executive chef, Hector Colon.

Carolina pork marinade

With The Grand Reef opening soon at Discovery Cove, and all of the incredible things you can do -- swimming with dolphins, hand-feeding birds and snorkeling, we can't let you forget about the amazing food available too (yes, included with your admission!). Laguna Grill's coconut curry chicken is a Caribbean delight with a sweet flavor fused with a dash of spice. This chicken recipe is a perfect dish to liven up your summer. Try it out, and tell us what you think!

There are so many different variations of cheesecake, but they all have one thing in common – the delicious, creamy taste. This recipe, by SeaWorld’s Chef Colon, also includes a homemade crust to go with the rich cheesecake filling, so save room for dessert!

Crust Ingredients:
1 ½ cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
½ cup butter, softened

Looking for a delicious dessert to serve for Easter? Look no further, because SeaWorld Orlando's carrot cake with cream cheese frosting consistently ranks as a guest (and employee) favorite. So make sure your family saves room for this festive dessert.