Theme Parks

Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens is a set of two amusement parks owned and operated by the Busch Entertainment Corp., a division of Anheuser-Busch. They are located in beautiful Tampa Bay, Florida and Williamsburg, Virginia. Not only are these a great place to enjoy rides and family fun, but the Tampa Bay themepark has the largest zoological institution in America. They have more than 2500 animals in their collection. The Tampa theme park is located just outside the downtown area in the northern part of the Tampa city limits, bordering the town limits of Temple Terrace.

Fast Facts:

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay opened on March 31, 1959, and has an African theme.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg opened on May 5, 1975, and has a European theme. The park was originally tagged "The Olde Country". Attractions at this park include Curse of DarKastle, Alpengeist, Escape from Pompeii, Apollo's Chariot, Loch Ness Monster, and Big Bad Wolf. The park is divided into seven sections, each themed to a different European country. As of 2006, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has been voted "The Most Beautiful Theme Park in America" 15 years running by the National Amusement Park Historical Association.