Busch Gardens Tampa (formerly known as Busch Gardens Africa and Busch Gardens: The Dark Continent) is a 335-acre (136 ha) African-themed animal theme park located in the city of Tampa, Florida. Busch Gardens Tampa is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and is the 2nd largest park in terms of attendance behind SeaWorld Orlando. The park officially features nine roller coasters and two water rides amongst other rides and animal attractions. On April 19th, 2019, Busch Gardens opened its newest roller coaster, a Sky Rocket II named Tigris.
Themed areas and attractions:
The Serengeti Express, a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow-gauge railway, consists a steam train that runs along the back end of the park and makes stops at the Nairobi, Congo and Stanleyville themed areas.
The Skyride transports guests between Cheetah Hunt Plaza and Stanleyville.
Morocco:
The park's main entrance. Treats can be purchased at the Sultan's Sweets and the Zagora Cafe. The Moroccan Palace is located here, as well as the outdoor Marrakesh Theater. Gwazi was the major ride in this area and a new hybrid roller coaster ride will take its place.
Gwazi Gliders
Myombe Reserve
Moroccan Palace
Unknown 2020 Hybrid Roller Coaster
Sesame Street Safari of Fun:
Former "Land of the Dragons" children's section of the park. Land of the Dragons, which itself replaced the Dwarf Village in 1995, was replaced by Sesame Street Safari of Fun on March 27, 2010. It contains all the attractions from Land of the Dragons which are now re-themed. It also contains four new attractions.
Telly's Jungle Jam
Rosita's Djembe Fly-Away
Bert & Ernie's Watering hole
Air Grover
Stanleyville:
This section of the park is home to one the park's water rides, Stanley Falls Flume. It is also home to launch coaster Tigris, and SheiKra, which was the first and only Dive Coaster in the United States until the addition of Griffon at the sister park Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The section opened up in 1973 with the addition of the Stanley Falls Flume.
SheiKra
Stanley Falls Flume
Tigris
Congo:
This section, themed to the jungles of Congo, contains two of the park's most popular rides, Kumba and Congo River Rapids.
Kumba
Congo River Rapids
Ubanga Banga Bumper Cars
Jungala:
Opened on April 5, 2008, Jungala is a 4-acre (16,000 m2) family attraction featuring up-close animal encounters, rope bridges to explore three stories of jungle life, and a water-play area for children.
The Wild Surge
Orangutan Outpost
Tiger Lodge and Tiger Trail
Kulu Canopy
Pantopia:
A section originally themed after the malls and bazaars of Africa that opened up in May 1980 as Timbuktu. In September 2014, Falcon's Fury, a 335-foot drop tower, opened, replacing the former Sandstorm orbiter flat ride. This section of the park was re-themed to Pantopia alongside the opening of Falcon's Fury.
Scorpion
Sand Serpent
Phoenix (Currently, It is standing but not in operation)
Pantopia Theater
Caravan Carousel
Falcon's Fury
Nairobi:
Alligators and crocodiles can be observed here up close. In Curiosity Cavern, guests can view mammal and reptile exhibits. Visitors to Nairobi can meet the Animal Ambassadors who travel the country and make educational appearances at Jambo Junction. The area also contains Myombe Reserve, a tropical rainforest that is home to Western lowland gorillas and common chimpanzees. In 2012 the Animal Care Center opened, allowing guests to observe actual veterinary procedures, as well as meet the stars of Wildlife Docs, Busch Gardens' Saturday morning television show. The main train station at Busch Gardens is located at Nairobi. Another popular attraction here is the Asian elephant exhibit.
Animal Care Center
Elephant Interaction Wall
Edge of Africa/Cheetah Hunt Plaza:
Bedouin tents, authentic handicrafts and art create an Egyptian marketplace feel. The primary attraction of the Egypt-themed area is Montu, an inverted steel coaster.
Cobra's Curse
Montu
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