Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay

Rides and attractions at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay

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  Cheetah Hunt - New for 2011

  Minimum Height 48"

  Experience the unmatched speed and agility of the cheetah on this one-of-a-kind launch coaster. You'll climb high above the African landscape, twist and turn along the track and soar across the ground. With another burst of acceleration you'll leap over awestruck bystanders and spiral through a rocky gorge. Hang on as one more rush of speed rockets you home. It's a 4429' sprint that will take your breath away.

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  Cheetah Run - New for 2011

  Learn firsthand why the cheetah has been celebrated for centuries. This ancient realm puts you just a whisker away from the world's fastest land animals. Look into their eyes. See them run. It's a new point of view guaranteed to get your heart racing.

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  SheiKra®

  Minimum Height 54"

  After a 200 foot climb, this cunning coaster takes you just over the edge of a 90-degree drop - and then stops for 4 seconds, leaving you lingering with suspense - till you're plunged straight toward the ground, racing at speeds of more than 70 miles per hour. It's not a dream, or a nightmare, it's SheiKra: A fierce, floorless, blazing thriller ride set in the heart of Busch Gardens!

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  Jungala

  Have you ever been close enough to a Bengal tiger to feel the hair on the back of your neck rise? Or ridden a zip-line through a rainforest? Or looked an orangutan in the eye from a jungle outpost? Set in the lush Congo area, Jungala is four acres of fun filled with up-close animal interactions, a three-storey maze of rope bridges and nets for kids to climb, two signature rides and live entertainment.

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  Montu®

  Minimum Height 54"

  Experience one of the tallest and longest inverted coasters in the world, featuring seven insane inverted loops, plummeting drops and high speeds of over 60 mph, all with your feet dangling below! If you're crazy about coasters, Montu is the ride for you. Named after an ancient Egyptian god of war, conquering this coaster is a challenge that will test your courage at every turn.

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  Gwazi®

  Minimum Height 48" (122cm)

  This is the mammoth double wooden coaster, named after a fabled lion with a tiger's head, Gwazi. The coaster features almost 7,000 feet of track with crossing speeds of 100 miles an hour and a record-breaking six fly-bys. Gwazi still reigns as one of the largest, fastest wooden double coasters on the planet and one of the favourites at Busch Gardens.

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  Kumba®

  Minimum Height 54"

  Kumba is among the world’s largest and fastest roller coasters, plunging and spiralling you through hair-raising, gravity defying manoeuvres during its three-minute, 60 mph journey.

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  Rhino Rally®

  Minimum Height 39" (99cm)

  Rhino Rally is a bumpy journey through African terrain, hop aboard this wild jeep tour and enjoy the the wild safari. In your Land Rover you'll embark on an off-road adventure that combines the thrill of an African safari landscape with the exhilaration of going up-close to the exotic animals. Be warned through, there's a surprise waiting at every turn.

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  Congo River Rapids®

  Minimum Height 42"

  Congo River Rapids will drench you with water during an exciting white water journey re-creating the treacherous elements of Africa’s Congo River.

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  Edge of Africa®

  Embark on a walking safari through Edge of Africa and encounter exotic African animals in naturalistic habitats, including hippos, lions, hyenas, lemurs, meerkats, crocodiles and lappet-faced vultures. Set your own pace as you explore this attraction themed around an abandoned African fishing village.

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  Sesame Street® Safari of Fun

  Come join everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends on a family-friendly Safari adventure where the rhythms of Africa are sprinkled with giggles. It’s filled with kid-size rides, cool water fun and plenty of memorable adventures.

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  Pirates 4-D

  Pirates 4-D is a comedy treasure-hunt film shown in Busch Garden's Timbuktu Theatre. This Caribbean caper, starring Leslie Nielsen, combines the latest in 3-D special-effects technology with multi-sensory theatre effects. Expect sprays of water, winds and vibrations to enhance this short film. Don't miss out on this thrilling family comedy.

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  Myombe Reserve®

  Peer through the mists and fog of Myombe's Great Ape Domain for a close-up look into the world of fascinating and majestic animals. Explore the lush forest habitat of western lowland gorillas and chimpanzees and be amazed by these playful animals simply living their daily lives.