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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Ride coasters like Iron Gwazi and SheiKra, then see giraffes and zebras on the Serengeti Plain.

10165 N McKinley Dr · Tampa, FL

About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre, Africa-themed park that opened in 1959 and pairs roller coasters with a zoo of more than 200 animal species. Coasters include Iron Gwazi, a hybrid wooden and steel ride, the 200-foot dive coaster SheiKra, and the launched Cheetah Hunt. On the Serengeti Plain you can see giraffes, zebras and antelopes, and the Edge of Africa area has lions, hyenas and hippos. Seasonal events include Howl-O-Scream and Christmas Town.

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