Busch Gardens is an action-packed, adventure theme park located in Tampa, Florida.  It features six roller coasters, African-themed shows, shops, exhibits, wild animals and thrill rides.  Some of its roller coasters are among the best in the southeast.

More than just thrill rides, Busch Gardens offers first rate animal attractions, shows and entertainment.  Its Serengeti Plain is home to hundreds of exotic, African animals roaming freely across a 65-acre natural habitat.  The park has a wide range of interests for family adventure for children, teens and adults.  Busch Gardens truly offers a full day of entertainment.

Busch Gardens Rides
non-Roller Coasters

Rhino Rally - An off-road adventure in a somewhat wild Land Rover ride through the "wilderness of Africa".  This unpredictable safari provides numerous up-close encounters with wildlife roaming freely.  The rugged ride is highlighted with a "bridge washout" and an "unexpected" ride down a river.   During the adventure, elephants, rhinos, antelope, crocodiles, Cape buffalo, warthogs, and other exotic African species will be seen.

Congo River Rapids -  Take a ride down the Congo River Rapids in a 12-person raft.   Encounter swift flowing "white water", bump and bounce off of obstacles, encounter a waterfall and try to avoid guests as they fire water jets from the shoreline.  Adventurers may get wet, which make this a popular attraction during the hot summer of Florida.

Stanley Falls - A log flume where visitors sit in a "hollowed out log" as it travels along a water track with winding turns and drops. The finale of the ride goes down a 40-foot sloping drop with a lot of water spray for an exciting end.   A good ride for the entire family.  Some guests will get wet.

Tanganyika Tidal Wave - Take a tranquil jungle river journey on a 20-passenger boat.  The anticipation for the big drop at the end of the ride raises excitement levels just before the 55-foot racing, drop that produces its enormous"tidal wave".   Most guests will get wet as will those spectators standing on the bridge at the end of the ride.  Another popular ride during hot Florida summers.

Skyride - Enjoy Busch Gardens from the sky on this pleasant cable-car sky ride.  Board at either of the two sky ride stations near the Crown Colony or in the Congo.  The cable car crosses over nearly half of the park.  From this perspective one gains a better appreciation for the many attractions, roller coasters and animal wilderness.

Serengeti Railway - The Serengeti Express train meanders through and around the park including Stanleyville, Congo and the Serengeti Plain.   A very relaxing and enjoyable ride as the beauty of the Serengeti Plain unfolds with its giraffes, zebras, antelope, gazelle, ostrich and other exotic African animals.

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Busch Gardens Animal Attractions
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