Busch Gardens announces new 'Serengeti Flyer' swing ride opening spring 2023

A new ride is swinging into Busch Gardens Tampa Bay early next year, and the theme park says it will be the world's tallest and fastest ride of its kind.

Busch Gardens' Iron Gwazi named Best New Roller Coaster of 2022

Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens was just named the Best New Roller Coaster of 2022. It's the tallest roller coaster in Florida and reaches speeds of 76 miles per hour, plunging guests down a 91-degree drop. 

Go behind the thrills of Busch Gardens roller coasters

Thrill seekers looking for their next adrenaline-soaked adventure can always find heart-stopping drops, dips and whirls on the roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Busch Gardens summer camp brings kids face-to-face with exciting animals

Kids can enjoy all the fun rides and attractions at Busch Gardens while also being inspired by zoologists during day and overnight resident camps.

Busch Gardens orangutan, 4-year-old Malu, euthanized due to declining health, park officials say

For four years, Busch Gardens visitors most likely paid a visit to Malu and his family, watching him swing from ropes and run around with leaves in his hand. On Tuesday, park officials said the 4-year-old orangutan was euthanized after his health started declining earlier this month.

Busch Gardens, SeaWorld offer free tickets to military members and veterans

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando are thanking military members and veterans for their service by offering free one-day admission to their theme parks.

Busch Garden introduces three 'super fluffy' penguin chicks born at park

Busch Gardens introduced the newest additions to the theme park. They are fluffy, cute and tiny. They are three baby penguin chicks, barely a month old.

Busch Gardens announces in-park Chick-fil-A to open Thursday

The food choices at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are getting an upgrade Thursday. Chick-fil-A is set to open its first Florida theme park location for thrill-seekers looking to satisfy their craving for chicken and waffle fries in between rides. 

Busch Gardens says Iron Gwazi roller coaster to open March 2022 after 2-year pandemic delay

The theme park began test runs on the hybrid wood-steel ride back in March of 2020, and was set to officially open their 10th roller coaster that spring -- but the pandemic brought those plans to a screeching halt.

Chick-fil-A location to open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this fall

Beginning this fall, a Chick-fil-A restaurant will open inside Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and it will be the fast-food chain's first Florida theme park location.

Bier Fest makes early return to Busch Gardens for fourth year

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's annual Bier Fest is returning for its fourth year, and the event will start earlier than in years past. More than 50 varieties of IPAs, wheat ales, stouts and other craft brews will be featured, with a spotlight on Florida breweries.

Busch Gardens' new fireworks show will launch every night this summer

Summer nights at Busch Gardens are about to get a lot brighter: the theme park says their new nighttime fireworks show will soon launch every night due to popular demand.

Haunted houses return to Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

After a pandemic-induced hiatus, haunted houses will be making a terrifying comeback this fall at Busch Gardens' 22nd annual Howl-O-Scream.