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Busch Gardens invites guests to Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends

Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends is making its way back to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

New attractions, experiences coming to Central Florida theme parks in 2023

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Gatorland opens to the public after Hurricane Ian with Halloween fun

ORLANDO, Fla. — Here in Central Florida hundreds of homes and businesses are still impacted by Hurricane Ian. But after weeks of repairs, the park is back open to the public. The park looks completely different here than two weeks ago as Hurricane Ian flooded this area, with gators floating overtop a small, submerged island. It’s a welcome sight for CEO Mark McHugh, who was forced to shut the park down for 17 days due to Hurricane Ian. I’ve been through a dozen or so hurricanes and we never even got close to flooding in a hurricane.

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Have you herd? Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomes baby southern white rhino

TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently welcomed a 150-pound rhino calf, and now it’s asking for your help to name him. Theme park guests will be able to see the southern white rhino calf within the coming days when he joins his mother and the remainder of the park’s rhino crash on the Serengeti plain. The public is invited to vote in an online poll to determine the baby rhino’s name now through Oct. 21. Photos: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomes baby southern white rhinoExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 Southern White Rhino calf Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently welcomed a 150-pound rhino calf, and now its asking for your help to name him. (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

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Busch Gardens announces birth of southern white rhino

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced the birth of a male southern white rhino calf.

Busch Gardens swinging into 2023 with new ‘Serengeti Flyer’ attraction

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced the name of its all-new swing attraction opening next spring.

Here is when SeaWorld, Busch Gardens will reopen

SeaWorld is reopening its parks in Florida on Saturday after closing for Hurricane Ian this week.

Busch Gardens prepares for new Spooktacular celebration

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is preparing to celebrate Halloween with its all-new event, Spooktacular.

Busch Gardens: Buy 2023 Fun Card, get the rest of 2022 free

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay just launched a limited-time offer for its 2023 Fun Card.

Busch Gardens offering free behind-the-scenes roller coaster tours for National Roller Coaster Day

Roller coaster nerds, listen up. National Roller Coaster Day is coming, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is offering free tours to celebrate. From Aug. 13-Aug....

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers behind-the-scenes exclusives for National Roller Coaster Day

In honor of National Roller Coaster Day on Aug. 16, Busch Gardens is giving its Tampa Bay guests an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of fan-favorite coasters.

Busch Gardens’ Bier Fest returns with Oktoberfest-inspired menu

Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is set to return on Aug. 12.

July jingle: Find out about Busch Gardens’ new holiday-themed haunted house

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is kicking off Christmas in July by revealing a holiday-themed haunted house for Howl-O-Scream, plus savings on their Howl-O-Scream tickets, according to a news release.

‘Witch of the Woods’ haunted house returns to Busch Garden’s Howl-O-Scream

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s premier Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream, is bringing back its terrifying “Witch of the Woods” haunted house.

Busch Gardens’ summer celebration brings free beer, nightly fireworks

Busch Gardens’ summer celebration brings free beer, nightly fireworks

SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream releases first look and ticket specials

SeaWorld Orlando is ready to dive into the Halloween season.

Busch Gardens’ Adventure Island opens 2 new slides

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s water park Adventure Island has officially opened two new water slides.

Best theme park: Poll shows this Orlando spot ranked No. 1

SeaWorld Orlando has taken the top spot for best theme park in the country, according to results in a new USA Today online poll.

😄 I’m back from the Happiest Place on Earth

Hello everyone! TGIF!

Busch Gardens offers family fun with Sesame Street weekends

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is bringing back its Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends.

SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens offer military members free admission

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens are now offering military members and up to three guests complimentary one-day admission to the theme park.

Weekend of Easter fun planned at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is planning a lineup of exciting activities for the Easter holiday weekend.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces enhancements, new summer event

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has given many of its popular attractions some new looks all ahead of the busy summer season.

Iron Gwazi officially opens at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Iron Gwazi officially opens at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival returning with new additions

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is preparing for the return of the annual Food and Wine Festival.

Busch Gardens removes beams after guest injured on Iron Gwazi

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has made some modifications to its high-speed Iron Gwazi roller coaster after a guest reported a minor injury.

The king of hybrid coasters: Iron Gwazi roars to life in first rides

It’s the roller coaster on every thrill-seeker’s bucket list this year, and for good reason too.

Here’s when Iron Gwazi will open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced an opening date for its new coaster, Iron Gwazi. Iron Gwazi will plunge riders from a 206 foot-tall peak into a 91-degree drop, reaching top speeds of 76 miles per hour. READ: Gatorland extends Florida resident discountBusch Gardens said riders on Iron Gwazi will experience a dozen airtime moments, including three inversions, as they sink into crocodile-inspired thrills. The new coaster also features all-new thrill components and a reimagined track layout, Busch Gardens said. READ: Universal Orlando announces Mardi Gras concert lineup, more detailsExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens (Busch Gardens)Annual pass members can be one of the first to ride Iron Gwazi during exclusive preview days.

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Busch Gardens’ Iron Gwazi roller coaster gets official opening date

The record-breaking hybrid coaster Iron Gwazi will officially open to guests on March 11.

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay bring back free beer for limited time

Cheers to the weekend!

Mardi Gras festivities begin at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has started its Mardi Gras celebration.

New attractions, experiences coming to Central Florida theme parks in 2022

Central Florida’s world-class theme parks are set to open some new attractions and experiences in the new year.

Holiday camps for children coming this month to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment announced that it will offer holiday camps for children as part of its winter line-up at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Children’s winter summer camps coming to SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

(SeaWorld)ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld and Busch Gardens has announced action-park holiday camps for little ones this month. SeaWorld Orlando’s Winter Wonders Day Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Session 1 will take place from Dec. 20-23, and session 2 takes place from Dec. 27-30. Additionally, all campers receive free admission to the park after camp each day.”READ: 9 things to do around Central Florida to get in the holiday spiritEach camp costs $199. The camps will take place at all five SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks in the U.S. Silver passholders are eligible to receive a discount on camp admission.

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New events added to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 2022 lineup

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is already looking ahead to the new year with a jam packed entertainment lineup.

Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town returns with new experiences, fireworks

The holiday festivities are returning to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Busch Gardens’ Adventure Island splashing into 2022 with new thrills

Busch Gardens’ Adventure Island splashing into 2022 with new thrills

Busch Gardens’ Iron Gwazi roller coaster gets opening month

Iron Gwazi will open as North America’s tallest hybrid coaster and the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world in March 2022, in time for Spring Break.

Chick-fil-A to serve up food at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Thrill seekers will soon be able to enjoy their favorite food items from Chick-fil-A at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the company announced on Thursday.

Tampa's Busch Gardens is getting Florida’s first theme park Chick-fil-A location

Chick-fil-A will open a new location inside Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, which is the first time the popular chicken sandwich chain will open within a...

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Cheers: Bier Fest returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Each weekend, park guests can toast delicious brews and coast on epic thrill rides at Busch Gardens’ open air, beer-inspired food festival, now serving every Friday – Sunday through October 31.

Hang Ten Tiki Bar to open at Busch Gardens’ Adventure Island

The theme park said guests will get to try drinks and dishes from the menu before the bar officially opens to guests in September.

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay return to full capacity

As coronavirus protocols are eased across Central Florida’s theme parks, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens are the latest attractions to return to full capacity.

Meet Stanley: Busch Gardens welcomes new baby giraffe calf

The same night the Tampa Bay Lightning won the championship game, Busch Gardens welcomed a new giraffe calf.

Cheers! SeaWorld Orlando brings back free beer for limited time

SeaWorld Orlando is bringing back free beer for guests for a limited time.

Central Florida theme parks make changes ahead of Elsa

Central Florida theme parks adjust hours ahead of Elsa

Here’s where to see fireworks this 4th of July at Central Florida theme parks

4th of July celebrations at Central Florida theme parks

Busch Gardens’ nighttime spectacular ‘Spark!’ to launch every night

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Tuesday that its explosive nighttime show, Spark! A Nighttime Spectacular, will soon play nightly due to popular demand.

SeaWorld Orlando announces first-ever Howl-O-Scream event

SeaWorld Orlando announces its first-ever Howl-O-Scream event.

Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream returns with new thrills

Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream scaring up new thrills this year

Guy Harvey to meet guests and debut new memoir at Busch Gardens

World-renowned artist and conservationist Dr. Guy Harvey will debut his new memoir titled “Guy Harvey’s Underwater World” to guests at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Bush Gardens offers family fun with Sesame Street weekends

Created especially for the youngest members of the family, kids and parents alike can join in the springtime fun at Busch Gardens’ Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekends.

Busch Gardens announces opening dates of 2 live shows

Busch Gardens announces opening dates of two live shows

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay planning lineup of Easter fun

TAMPA, Fla. – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is planning a lineup of fun and special activities for the Easter holiday weekend. The events will be available to guests with park reservations from this Friday through Sunday. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival is currently underway. Guests will also get a chance to attend physically-distant concerts and ride the theme park’s world-class attractions. AdUse the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday morning.

All things giraffes: Busch Gardens’ shows off Giraffe Bar, debuts new baby

The Giraffe Bar will feature craft brew flights on custom giraffe tasting paddles with Serengeti viewsTAMPA, Fla. – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay said Thursday guests visiting the theme park will soon be able to visit the Giraffe Bar. Artist rendering of the new Giraffe Bar at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)While guests sip and savor the flavors, they can also look at the panoramic indoor and outdoor views of the park’s expansive Serengeti Plain, which is home to giraffes, zebra, antelopes, ostriches and more. In addition to the new Giraffe Bar, Serengeti Overlook is home to the newly redesigned Oasis Pizza, which serves up favorites such as handmade pizza, chicken tenders, fresh salads and freshly baked desserts. Busch Gardens said guests can also look forward to more new culinary experiences coming this year. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday morning.

Food & Wine festival returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is about to begin its fan-favorite Food & Wine Festival on Feb. 20. Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival map (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)Some new dishes include:Five-spice duck lettuce wrapsImpossible™ sliderLollipop chicken drumLobster white cheddar KRAFT mac ‘n’ cheese. A 5-punch sample lanyard will cost $34, an 8-punch lanyard costs $49, while the 12-punch sample lanyard begins at $64. The food and wine festival is free with admission, but reservations are required for entry into Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has health and safety protocols in place including the wearing of facial coverings, temperature checks and social distancing markers.

Bengal tiger at Busch Gardens dies after fight with her brother

(CNN) - Bala, a 13-year-old Bengal tiger at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, has died, the park announced. They were born at the Texas Zoo and moved to Tampa to live at the Jungala habitat in Busch Gardens when it opened in 2007. In December, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay received the Humane Certified seal through the American Humane Conservation program for "demonstrating the good welfare and treatment given to the creatures in its care." "Bala has lived with her brother Bhutan at the park since 2007, receiving world-class care," the park said on Facebook. "Known for her unique coloring, Bala was loved by her care team and the guests who visited Jungala."

A Bengal tiger at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay died after an 'atypical interaction' with her brother

click to enlargeBusch Gardens Tampa Bay says one of its Bengal tigers has passed away. "Bala has lived with her brother Bhutan at the park since 2007, receiving world-class care," the park said in a post on Facebook. "Known for her unique coloring, Bala was loved by her care team and the guests who visited Jungala. "Bala incurred a major injury from an atypical interaction with her brother and was transported to the parks Animal Care Center for emergency care," said park spokesperson Rebecca Romzek. Sim Sim, the parks oldest male gorilla at the time of his death, passed away in September due to a degenerative condition in his right leg.

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SeaWorld unveils new multi-directional hybrid coaster coming in 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. - A new multi-directional roller coaster is coming to SeaWorld Orlando in 2020. The ride, which will be located in the Wild Arctic plaza, will be the sixth in the park and SeaWorld's first multi-directional roller coaster. The frosty theme of the ride is meant to highlight SeaWorld's conservation partner, Alaska SeaLife Center. "The Alaska SeaLife Center is excited to grow our partnership with SeaWorld. For many years, SeaWorld has been a stalwart supporter of the Center, and particularly our Wildlife Response program, Tara L. Riemer, president and CEO of Alaska SeaLife Center, wrote in a news release.

Man accused of killing Busch Gardens' flamingo killed

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay via CNNTAMPA, Fla. - A man accused of causing the death of Pinky, a beloved flamingo at Busch Gardens, was hit by a truck and died, two months before he was to go on trial. The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that The Florida Highway Patrol says 48-year-old Joseph Corrao was killed June 5 as he crossed a busy road in Orlando. Correa was accused of grabbing the Chilean flamingo from a pen and slamming it to the ground while visiting the Tampa theme park with his mother and daughters. The severely injured flamingo had to be euthanized. Corrao told police he was trying to show off to his daughter and didn't mean to harm Pinky.

Guests at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay can feed sloths and pet rhinos in new 'Encounter' tours

click image Image via Busch Gardens Tampa BayEven as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay focuses on upcoming big thrill attractions , the animals at the park arent being overlooked. Two new upcharge tours provide guests with unique behind-the-scenes experiences.One tour gives guests a 30-minute visit with the park's numerous sloths, while the other is a 45-minute rhino experience. Similar to the sloth tour, guests on the rhino tour will also see rhino care firsthand and have the chance to pet white rhinos.These new tours are two of more than 10 that the park offers . Both the sloth and rhino tour require all guests to be at least 8 years old. The rhino tour also requires guests to be least 54 inches tall to participate.

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