Press Releases | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Appoints Jon Vigue as New Park President

Industry Veteran to Lead Park During More Than $100 Million Investment in New Attractions and Park Enhancements

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Unleashes Lion & Hyena Ridge – One of the World’s Most Immersive Animal Habitats Opening Spring 2026

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s most ambitious new animal habitat in over a decade invites guests to explore the heart of the African savanna like never before.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Welcomes Guests to Wild Oasis: North America's Most Immersive Kid-Friendly Adventure Realm is Now Open!

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced the grand opening of Wild Oasis, North America's Most Immersive Kid-Friendly Adventure Realm designed to entertain, educate and inspire.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Reveals New Details for Wild Oasis, Including New Animals, New Interactive Attractions and New Ride

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has 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.

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Pirate Elmo at Sesame Street Kids Weekends at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends Return to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with Fun-Filled Themed Weekends from January 25 to February 9

Families are invited to a celebration of friendship and fun as Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends return to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay from January 25 to February 9.

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Mardi Gras performer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Big Easy, Big Thrills: Busch Gardens Mardi Gras Brings Cajun Flavors, Live Music and a Spectacular Parade to Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is bringing the vibrant spirit of the Big Easy to life with its Mardi Gras celebration, running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from January 11 through March 2, including Monday, January 20.

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Wild Oasis play area at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Reveals Plans for ALL-NEW Wild Oasis Realm: North America’s Most Immersive Kid-Friendly Adventure Realm

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has unveiled its next game-changing attraction, the ALL-NEW Wild Oasis realm, which will be North America’s most engaging and interactive adventure realm when it opens in Spring 2025.

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