Have you ever wondered how much concentration it takes for someone like Jack Hanna or Julie Scardina to do a television interview while holding a cute - but squirmy - animal? How do you focus on what you're saying when you've got an owl monkey nuzzling your neck or a bush baby climbing on your head? The new Animal Connections experience at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay gives guests the opportunity to find out first hand what it takes to be an Animal Ambassador.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomes families to an all-new, Sesame Street-themed, sunny, funny play land featuring Elmo, Big Bird and all their friends. Sesame Street Safari of Fun is filled with kid-size rides, cool water fun, shows and memorable adventures that celebrate the spirit of Africa as Sesame Street and Busch Gardens unite to create a signature attraction found nowhere else.
The two newest Western lowland gorillas to join Busch Gardens can now be viewed in their Myombe Reserve habitat by guests.
Mary and daughter Pele join Kishina, Inaki, Sim Sim and Bolingo on habitat daily. Mother and daughter, Mary, 22, and, Pele, 8, came to Busch Gardens in mid February from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, as part of a Species Survival Plan.
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have been bringing you live music, great food and ice cold beer every weekend in February with Bands Brew & BBQ.
Here's a recipe that our guests come back for time and time again. Whether you prefer it on a sandwich, with a biscuit -- or a tall glass of iced tea, we hope you enjoy this delicious recipe from our SeaWorld and Busch Gardens' culinary team.
Go Wild for Valentine's Day
Looking for a memorable way to treat your Valentine to a wild weekend? Enjoy a romantic two-hour safari under the stars that will transport you to the heart of Busch Gardens' African savannah. Your evening begins in the Safari Club with drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres before heading out into the night for a lantern-lit expedition to see the nocturnal habits of lions, hyenas and hippos.
This spring, Busch Gardens Tampa will welcome families to an all-new, Sesame Street-themed play land featuring Elmo, Big Bird and all their friends.
Sesame Street Safari of Fun will be filled with kid-size rides, cool water fun, shows and memorable adventures that celebrate the spirit of Africa.
Last week, media got a sneak preview of the construction site for the new attraction.
Sixteen dancers from around the world will heat up the Desert Grill stage when Busch Gardens Tampa Bay presents Let's Dance featuring Burn the Floor, opening Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Set against a fast-paced soundtrack of familiar favorites including “Proud Mary” and “Turn the Beat Around,” the international dance troupe offers a new twist on the Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Cha cha, Jive, Swing, Mambo and more.
Get an insider's look at Summer Nights from Stacey Goode, a show producer at Busch Gardens. Find out what it takes to put on Kinetix, the new night time show at Gwazi Park.
Real Music Returns to Busch Gardens with Exciting Lineup for 2010
The Real Music Concert Series, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's longest running Big Bands concert series, returns to the Stanleyville Theater Thursdays through Saturdays with spectacular swing, pop and rock 'n roll from some of music's most memorable eras.
In January, Real Music kicks off classic sounds of the '30s and '40s big-band era:
By Christoph Berndt
