What is the Tampa Busch Gardens?

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre (136 ha) theme park in Tampa, Florida. The park is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is home to over 3,000 animals, including the largest collection of captive African animals outside of Africa. The park also features a number of rides and attractions, including roller coasters, water rides, and shows.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay was opened in 1959 as The African Veldt, a wildlife park. The park was later expanded to include rides and attractions, and in 1976, it was renamed Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The park has been consistently rated as one of the best theme parks in the world by various publications.

In 2021, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay was awarded the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement from the Themed Entertainment Association. The park was recognized for its innovative use of technology and storytelling in its rides and attractions.

Here are some of the most popular rides and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay:

* The Sheikra roller coaster is a floorless dive roller coaster that reaches a height of 200 feet and a speed of 70 mph.

* Cheetah Hunt is a launched roller coaster that reaches a speed of 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.

* Montu is an inverted roller coaster that features seven inversions.

* Kumba is a steel roller coaster that features four inversions.

* Gwazi is a wooden roller coaster that is over 3,500 feet long.

* Congo River Rapids is a water ride that takes guests through a series of rapids.

* Animal Encounters is a area of the park where guests can interact with animals such as giraffes, elephants, and rhinos.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a popular tourist destination, and it is estimated that the park attracts over 4 million visitors each year.