Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is a spectacular new show featuring talent from all over the world from Ukraine to China. But it’s important to note that many of the performers are from right here – Tampa Bay. Ericka Womack-Brown is one of the three female dancing ensemble roles in the show. She graduated from the University of Tampa in 2006.

The animals in Busch Gardens’ Edge of Africa enjoyed carved pumpkins during the week leading up to Halloween.

Different treats that appeal to each animal were placed inside the gourds. Lions and hyenas were tempted by meat. Ring-tailed lemurs sought grapes, while meerkats were after mealworms. Hippos love fruit, but Kita enjoyed playing with the buoyant pumpkin for a few minutes before smashing it and eating it.

Last weekend, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders Shaniqua Brown, Nikki Fraser, Courtney Russ, Ashley Kowal, Marlana Aref, Stephanie Ritz and Lauren Cross took a break before the big game to visit Howl-O-Scream 2010 at Busch Gardens.

At Howl-O-Scream there is always something new hiding around the corner – and now, in your dresser drawers! For those of you who’d like to rock the latest Howl-O-Scream gear there are two places you must check out before this weekend.

The Scare Mall

Dying to learn the truth behind Sylvie’s lyrics or the DED sisters' secrets? Still waiting to see the gruesome faces of the twisted toymaker and crazed "deconstructive" surgeon?

Howl-O-Scream’s Alone Brings Psychological Fears to a New Level

By Jessica Cronk, Busch Gardens Contemporary Marketing Team Intern

As the sun goes down, the screams turn up during Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Every October, thousands of guests flood through the gates of Busch Gardens Tampa into a world transformed by terror and fear.

I cannot believe that my daily job is an adventure -- promoting Howl-O-Scream! It’s challenging to decide the best part of my job – I’m a part of an incredible contemporary marketing team; we go to amazing venues to promote the event, and we get to meet so many interesting people.

Take advantage of the best way to see Howl-O-Scream with all-inclusive VIP Packages, which include event admission and a tour guide.

Do you love gut-wrenching scares? For you, Howl-O-Scream can’t come soon enough. Here’s your answer: Freaky Preview!