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Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Reveals New Details for Wild Oasis, Including New Animals, New Interactive Attractions and New Ride
Guests who purchase an Annual Pass will get exclusive, first access to explore North America's most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm before it opens to the public DOWNLOAD MEDIA ASSETS TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today announced exciting new details about Wild Oasis, including new animal species coming to the park, a new drop tower ride and new interactive climbing structures, splash pad and more. Located within the Jungala area of the park, the all-new Wild Oasis will be North America's most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm when it opens this Spring 2025, designed to ignite the imagination and engage all the senses, promising non-stop excitement for every member of the family. Wild Oasis will transport guests into a vibrant environment inspired by the beauty and biodiversity of the rainforest. Inside the realm, Habitat Hideaway will introduce guests to all-new animals who will be joining the park's collection of over 200 animal species. Guests will have the opportunity to encounter capybaras, giant anteaters, squirrel monkeys and tropical birds. Set in a lush, natural environment, this all-new multispecies animal habitat will offer unique viewing perspectives from both ground-level and aerial viewpoints, providing visitors with an up-close experience with these fascinating animals. Thrill-seekers can take adventure to new heights aboard the all-new Tree Top Drop, a 35-foot drop tower featuring an immersive multimedia experience. Riders will be surrounded by action-packed jungle scenes displayed on screens throughout the ride's cenote-themed environment. With a height requirement of 38 inches (with an adult) and 42 inches to ride alone, this attraction is perfect for younger thrill-seekers looking for an exciting adventure. The adventure continues throughout Wild Oasis with a variety of exciting attractions for all ages. Explorers are invited to tackle the Canopy Climb, an expansive attraction featuring four levels of climbing structures, 200 feet of horizontal climbing trails and vertical climbs reaching 45 feet high. Younger adventurers can cool off at Enchanted Falls, an interactive splash pad and play area with fountains and spray towers. For those looking to journey further, the Rainforest Quest offers guests the opportunity to embark on a self-guided educational scavenger hunt, providing an exploration of the interconnected wonders of nature and highlighting the relationships between different species in the rainforest. "We're incredibly excited to introduce the Wild Oasis—a vibrant, rainforest-inspired realm with amazing animal habitats, thrilling attractions, and interactive play areas that will entertain, educate and inspire our guests to cherish the wonders of the natural world," said Jeff Davis, Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. "Our Annual Pass Members will get exclusive first access to explore this all-new adventure realm before anyone else, including fun experiences like the Tree Top Drop ride and Habitat Hideaway exhibit." Annual Pass Members Get Exclusive First Access to the All-New Wild Oasis!Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass Members will be the first to explore Wild Oasis before it opens to the public in Spring 2025. Annual passes for 2025 are on sale now starting as low as $15.75 per month with no down payment. Membership includes unlimited admission, access to vibrant seasonal events and exclusive Pass Member benefits like FREE guest tickets, FREE parking and special savings on merchandise as well as food and beverage. Guests can learn more about Wild Oasis and the unbeatable benefits of being an Annual Pass Member by visiting To be the first to know about park updates, guests can follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and TikTok. About Busch Gardens Tampa BayBusch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with over 16,000 animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit Busch Gardens is owned by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. Media Contact: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Busch Gardens' new Wild Oasis to feature drop tower, capybaras, more animals
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park has released more details about its new Wild Oasis area, which is scheduled to open this spring. Coming up: a drop tower in a jungle setting, new animal species and 'interactive climbing structures,' the park said Wednesday. Wild Oasis will be located within Busch Gardens' Jungala section of the park. The Habitat Hideway exhibit will feature giant anteaters, squirrel monkeys, capybaras and tropical birds. There will be aerial and ground-level perspectives for visitors. Tree Top Drop will be a 35-foot drop tower that's surrounded by jungle scenes on screens. It's aimed a young thrill-seekers, Busch Gardens says, with a height requirement of 42 inches to ride solo (38 inches with accompanying adult). The Canopy Climb will be a four-level, 45-foot-high climbing structure with 200 feet of up-high trails, and Enchanted Falls will be an interactive splash pad and play area. A self-guided scavenger hunt called Rainforest Quest will touch on the connection of nature and various species of the rainforest. 'We're incredibly excited to introduce the Wild Oasis—a vibrant, rainforest-inspired realm with amazing animal habitats, thrilling attractions, and interactive play areas that will entertain, educate and inspire our guests to cherish the wonders of the natural world,' Jeff Davis, park president of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, said in a news release. Disney adds to its concert lineup for Epcot flower fest A precise opening date was not shared. The park's annual passholders will have first access to Wild Oasis, Davis said. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is owned by Orlando-based United Parks & Resorts, which also operates the SeaWorld Orlando attractions and other parks. Email me at dbevil@ BlueSky: @themeparksdb. Threads account: @dbevil. X account: @themeparks. Subscribe to the Theme Park Rangers newsletter at Legoland Florida set to lay off 234 workers
USA Today
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Busch Gardens is creating a Wild Oasis for families. What to expect from the new ‘realm.'
Busch Gardens is creating a Wild Oasis for families. What to expect from the new 'realm.' Show Caption Hide Caption New baby rhino rivals the cuteness of viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng Busch Gardens Tampa has an adorable new baby Southern White Rhinoceros calf and they're leaving the naming honors to the public. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is sharing new details on what it's calling 'North America's most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm.' Wild Oasis is set to open in the Florida theme park's Jungala section this spring. It was first announced last fall. 'We're incredibly excited to introduce the Wild Oasis – a vibrant, rainforest-inspired realm with amazing animal habitats, thrilling attractions, and interactive play areas that will entertain, educate and inspire our guests to cherish the wonders of the natural world,' Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Park President Jeff Davis said in a press release, which revealed more on what's coming. Here's what guests, particularly with young children, should know about Wild Oasis. Is Busch Gardens getting a new ride? Yes. Wild Oasis will have a new 35-foot drop tower ride called Tree Top Drop, with multimedia. 'Riders will be surrounded by action-packed jungle scenes displayed on screens,' Busch Gardens said in Wednesday's press release. Kids will need to be 38 inches tall to ride with an accompanying adult or 42 inches tall to go solo. Another coming attraction is called Canopy Climb. While not a ride, this four-level climbing structure is sure to attract kids and kids at heart with '200 feet of horizontal climbing trails and vertical climbs reaching 50 feet high,' according to the park. Is Busch Gardens good for small children? Yes. The park already has several kid-friendly attractions and entertainment offerings, ranging from the Grand Caravan Carousel to the Phoenix Rising family roller coaster, which opened last year. The park is also one of the largest zoos on the continent and is accredited by the industry-leading Association of Zoos and Aquariums. What animals can you see at Busch Gardens? There are currently 200 animal species already at the park, including tigers, elephants and sloths. When Wild Oasis opens, guests will also be able to see giant anteaters, capybaras, squirrel monkeys, and tropical birds that are new to the park in a multi-level, multi-species habitat called Habitat Hideaway. 'For those looking to journey further, the Rainforest Quest offers guests the opportunity to embark on a self-guided educational scavenger hunt, providing an exploration of the interconnected wonders of nature and highlighting the relationships between different species in the rainforest,' according to the park. When will Wild Oasis open? A specific date has not been announced beyond spring, but the park said annual passholders would be the first to experience Wild Oasis. Does Busch Gardens in Tampa have a water park? Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has a splash area called Sesame Street Safari of Fun Splash & Play. Wild Oasis will add another kid's water play area to the park, called Enchanted Falls, with a splash pad, spray towers and fountains. A separately ticketed sister water park called Adventure Island Tampa Bay is located across the street from Busch Gardens. Bring the kids: 10 of the best places in the US to go with kids in 2025 Do kids get in free to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay? Like many other theme parks, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers free admission to all kids under three years old. Additionally, Florida preschoolers under age six are eligible for a free Preschool Card, granting them free entry to both Busch Gardens and Adventure Island for all of 2025. The first visit must be made by the end of February.
