Friday, May 17, 2013
The park will celebrate the premiere with dance parties, character meet-and-greets, and Jack Hanna.
If you love the movie “Madagascar” and its sequels, then Busch Gardens has an event for you. Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo and King Julien will all take a vacation adventure at Busch Gardens when the park premieres its new 20-minute musical stage show “Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation” May 18 and 19 in Stanleyville Theater. “We are thrilled to partner with DreamWorks Animation to bring the hugely popular Madagascar characters to Busch Gardens,” said Jim Dean, park president, in a press release. “… This show is certain to have families engaged and amused and will round out the triple play of amazing shows, thrilling rides and unique animal encounters that our park delivers.” To celebrate the start of the show, the park will host a …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Scientists estimate that only 500 Malayan tigers remain in the wild.
Busch Gardens has welcomed new babies into its family. Three endangered Malayan tiger cubs—two males and one female—were born at the amusement park on March 31, according to a Busch Gardens press release. Each one weighs between six and seven pounds. They are the first Malayan tigers born at Busch Gardens and the first offspring for mother Bzui and father Mata, the release states. One of the male cubs is suffering from anemia and has developed a rare but benign skin condition that also occurs in both wild and domestic felines, according to the release. The cub is currently in serious condition and undergoing treatments with the park’s veterinarians. The family is behind the scenes, monitored around the clock by the park’s animal care team…
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Programs begin in early June.
The way Natasha Sherwood sees it, the resident summer camps at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay do almost as much for the animals as they do for the human participants. “It’s about connecting kids with the natural world,” said Sherwood, the amusement park’s manager of education. “It fosters an appreciation for wildlife and wild places. It makes them better citizens for us. We can kind of turn them into ambassadors.” Each year, Busch Gardens attracts youngsters from throughout the region for its summer camps. Day camps take place Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Resident camps, in which attendees stay overnight, typically run five nights and six days. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or …
Monday, March 11, 2013
The baby has a brother and sister.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
The baby has a brother and sister.
Busch Gardens has announced the birth of its newest baby animal. An aardvark was born Feb. 6. Its gender has not yet been determined. “Aardvarks are solitary by nature, and aardvark births are not common,” according to a press release from Busch Gardens. “The animal care team at Busch Gardens is very proud to announce this birth as the third baby born to parents ‘Izzy’ and ‘Friz.’ The baby’s sister ‘Adazee’ was born on March 26 last year and its older brother ‘Zawadi’ will be two years old on April 10.” Learn more on Busch Gardens’ Facebook and blog, or visit Busch Gardens online. See also:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Busch Gardens and lots of other nearby locations are raising a glass in honor of Tampa Bay Beer Week 2013. Check out the full events schedule here.
Tampa Bay Beer Week is almost here, and Busch Gardens and other nearby areas know how to celebrate. Busch Gardens is celebrating Bands, Brew & BBQ in honor of area beer lovers' favorite week, which officially lasts from March 2-10. There, you can sample nearly 100 craft beers, savor barbecue and enjoy live music from the Goo Goo Dolls on Sunday, March 3. Temple Terrace Patch is presenting here the full calendar of events that will be happening all over Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, so put on your beer goggles and check them out. And don't forget to check out the Temple Terrace Patch events calendar anytime to find more fun things to do. Do you plan to go? Tell us in the comments. Let Patch save you time. Get great local …
Monday, December 31, 2012
Singing, dancing, animals and more are on tap at the amusement park next year.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Singing, dancing, animals and more are on tap at the amusement park next year.
In 2012, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay introduced its biggest ice show, Iceploration, and brought animals close up with the Animal Care Center. Now, 2013 is bringing some of the biggest names in Latin and rock to Busch Gardens, according to a press release from the amusement park. “It’s our best lineup yet, including music’s most memorable acts at Real Music, rock artists at Bands, Brew & BBQ, and Viva La Música’s hottest Latin performers,” the release states. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast, sign-up here. According to Busch Gardens, here’s what you can expect in 2013. Let’s Dance Featuring Burn The Floor: Jan. 16-April 7 …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The celebration will be open Dec. 20, 6-11 p.m.
If you haven’t gotten around to visiting Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town, the park is giving you an extra chance. “To respond to enthusiastic consumer demand, Christmas Town has added an extra night and will now be open on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 6 to 11 p.m.,” according to a park press release. “In addition to the extra night, Christmas Town will remain open until midnight on Dec. 15, 22 and 23.” Christmas Town, which opened Nov. 30, transforms the park into a nighttime holiday wonderland, according to a press release. In addition to the new dayand times, the event runs 6-11 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, through Dec. 23. Like Howl-O-Scream, Christmas Town is a separate-ticketed night event, and regular daytime admission is not …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Here are some photos from the first night of Busch Gardens' Christmas Town, Nov. 30.
