The United States Travel Association’s (USTA) Discover America Daily Getaways promotion is back by popular demand for a second year. The promotion runs April 11 through May 13, 2011 allowing travelers to save up to 60 percent on airfare, hotels, car rentals, theme park admission and city attraction passes. You can access these deals through a website especially created for this promotion, DailyGetaways.com.

SEAmail, our new periodic e-newsletter, features heart-warming moments that take place in our 10 parks and their local communities – moments made possible by people who are committed to making a difference. The latest edition includes efforts to save a baby beluga whale, making a difference for children with autism and more.

On Nov. 17, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s summer hit, Kinetix, was selected as the Brass Ring Award winner for "Best Overall Production" in its budgetary category at the 2010 International Association o

Harry Connick, Jr. took a break from filming "Dolphin Tale" in nearby Clearwater, FL to go on safari with family and friends during a visit to Busch Gardens Tampa on Saturday, Nov. 20. Connick ventured out on the parks’ 65-acre Serengeti Plain to hand feed giraffes and get up-close views of rhinos and other African animals.

Last month, “The Rockin’ Chefs of Busch Gardens” competed in the Fourth Annual Tampa Bay Premier Iron Chef Challenge to benefit All Children’s Hospital.

On Thursday, Nov. 18, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay celebrated a very special birthday. Bolingo, the first gorilla ever born at the park turned five years old.

Psst…hey coaster fanatics: Cheetah Hunt construction has now gone vertical!  This marks the beginning of a busy building schedule that will continue through the new year. 

Here’s an insider look at exactly what’s happening behind those construction walls:

The first columns have been set for the main brake run:

On Saturday, November 13, Busch Gardens employees teamed up with their friends and family for the Second Annual 5K Run 4 Wildlife. The 202 participants raised more than $2,000 for the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund.

On Veterans Day - Thursday, Nov.

On Veterans Day we honor the men and women who served in our armed forces. It is a celebration to honor those brave patriots willing to serve and sacrifice for the good of our country.