Busch Gardens has been making family-vacation memories since it first opened in 1959. Originally opened as a bird garden and hospitality center, Busch Gardens has since grown to the number one tourist destination in the Tampa area. With wild rides, attractions, shows, and more, Busch Gardens it the perfect day-trip for those visiting the Orlando area.

You are just a little over an hour away from one of the top theme parks in Florida. Set to an upbeat and rich African theme, you will feel as if you enterted a jungle. Tampa Bay, Florida presents an unparalleled combination of Broadway-style shows, an exotic zoo with over 2,500 animals, and unforgettable rides and attractions.

If you are a roller coaster enthusiast, this park is for you! Packing more roller coasters than any other theme park in Florida, Busch Gardens has thrills for roller coaster fans of all ages. The newest addition to the park is SheiKra, a coaster with a 200 foot climb, followed by a 90-degree drop. Guests will fly at top speeds of 70 mph on this unforgettable ride! Other monster coasters include classics such as Gwazi, Kumba, Montu, and Scorpion. If roller coasters are not your thing, there are plenty of other rides and attractions for you. If you are looking for wild water rides, check out Stanley Falls log flume ride, Tanganyika Tidal Wave, and the Congo River Rapids raft ride. Kids will love the 1.5 acre area of Land of the Dragons, where they can play along on fun-sized rides, just for them! And, KaTonga is a 35 minute Broadway-esque production, sending guests on a journey into the heart of African animal folklore that the whole family will enjoy!

Along with the rides and shows, the animals of the park are a top attraction at the park. Within the park, there are numerous opportunities to get up-close with exotic animals of giraffes, rhinos, gazelle, alligators, zebras, chimpanzees, orangutans, lions, and, even, the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses! Rhino Rally allows guests of the park to take a wild jeep tour through the wild African terrain as they see animals in their natural surroundings. Jungala, the newly opened area of the park, offers a lush Congo area where guests can interact with lions, tigers, and more. If you want the ultimate animal experience, the Serengeti area offers safaris to go feed giraffes and see animals up-close. And, make sure to visit the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses, where you can pet, take pictures with, and see these beautiful American icons.

As a thrilling family destination, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a must-do day-trip adventure for any visitor to the Orlando area!