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Busch Gardens Tampa announces birth of endangered orangutan

Spring has sprung at Busch Gardens as they welcome the newborn ape.

By Suzanne Townsend

Apr 16, 2024

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has a new member of the family. On April 13 a team of medical and zoological professionals delivered a newborn Bornean Orangutan, says the theme park...

Busch Gardens Tampa announces birth of endangered orangutan

The official Tampa version of 'Monopoly' includes local favorites like Bayshore, Gasparilla and more

No 2001 Odyssey spaceship though.

By Ray Roa
Mar 12, 2024
Busch Gardens' new and improved kangaroo exhibit 'Kangaloom' officially reopens

The new exhibit offers guests an even closer look at Australia's national animal.

By Suzanne Townsend
Feb 29, 2024
About 8,000 people will run across Tampa Bay’s Sunshine Skyway bridge on Sunday

The northbound span will be closed from 3:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

By Ray Roa
Feb 28, 2024
The SkyRide at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay reopens this week, but not everyone is happy about it

The slow-moving, gondola-style transportation ride now costs $5 extra for regular admission guests.

By Colin Wolf
Feb 1, 2024
New kids area Castaway Falls coming to Tampa's Adventure island in 2024

The new kids area is just the latest in an ongoing effort to modernize the park.

By Colin Wolf
Dec 14, 2023
Enchant lights up Tropicana Field again with ‘Reindeer Games’-themed Christmas light maze

The immersive Christmas light maze opens the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, and runs daily through Dec. 31.

By Chelsea Zukowski
Nov 20, 2023
Tampa’s 12th annual ‘Cranksgiving’ bicycle scavenger hunt aims to collect a literal ton of food

Skip leg day.

By Kyla Fields
Nov 15, 2023
New boat tour explores St. Pete’s history by water

‘Liquid to Land’ leaves from the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center.

By Ray Roa
Nov 15, 2023
Tampa's Pirate Water Taxi expands route, eliminates Rick's on the River stop

Even with the elimination of the Ricks stop, the company says it's expanding its overall route by over a mile of service.

By Colin Wolf
Oct 30, 2023
ZooTampa announces new attractions opening in 2024, including a new Aussie Trek ride

Plus, a Boomerang Bar for the parents.

By Colin Wolf
Oct 9, 2023
Scream-A-Geddon’s ‘Breach’ leads pack of new freaky haunted houses in Dade City

Visitors can elect for an interactive experience, allowing them to be grabbed and taken into hidden rooms.

By Ray Roa
Oct 4, 2023
New rollercoaster Phoenix Rising coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay next spring

It will be the first Busch Gardens coaster to have on-board audio.

By Colin Wolf
Oct 2, 2023
Indiana Jones, Zootopia, and all the biggest Disney World announcements from Orlando's Destination D23

Perhaps the most controversial announcements at D23 were related to the future of Animal Kingdom.

By Chelsea Zukowski
Sep 14, 2023
Busch Gardens Tampa closes early Tuesday, ahead of Hurricane Idalia landfall

As of now, the park plans to reopen Thursday.

By Colin Wolf
Aug 29, 2023
New Busch Gardens ticket policy allows guests to reschedule if it's too hot

Specifically if the heat index reaches 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

By Colin Wolf
Aug 22, 2023
Busch Gardens Tampa announces new Howl-O-Scream haunted houses, scare zones and shows

Spooky season is here.

By Colin Wolf
Aug 17, 2023
Every major Florida theme park saw drops in attendance last quarter. Why?

Pinpointing the reasons for a slower busy season at the theme parks isn’t an exact science.

By Chelsea Zukowski
Aug 16, 2023
Celebrity Cruises now offering more trips out of Port Tampa Bay

Guest can book 6-to 7-night cruises aboard the Constellation beginning August 22.

By Colin Wolf
Aug 15, 2023
Universal Orlando will debut new Dreamworks Land in 2024

Expect beloved characters from Trolls, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Gabby's Dollhouse.

By Sarah Castillo
Jul 21, 2023
An official Tampa version of the 'Monopoly' board game is in the works

The company is asking for help picking locations.

By Gracey Davis
Jul 7, 2023