If you are a thrill ride seeker, sometimes the big three (Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World and Sea World Orlando) just don’t quite do it for you. You’re looking for the heart-pumping, stomach-dropping action that only a day of multiple high-flying roller coasters and wild spinning rides can produce, right? Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida is only an hour’s drive away and may be just the park to round out your Orlando vacation.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida is not just rides, though. It is truly a theme park with much, much more. Many Orlando vacationers head out to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida just to see the animals. Africa is the theme here; and, on the Serengeti Plain, you can experience the magnificent animals of the African continent via skyway, train, on walking paths or on safari. The Myombi Reserve is a showcase of apes and monkeys from the region and there are a multitude of exhibits, showcasing other exotic animals and tropical birds as well.

A variety of entertaining shows are always on tap at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida, too. Did I say “on tap”? I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the hospitality house, where they are pouring a variety of complimentary Anheuser Busch beer samples and where you will find the Clydesdale team of horses.

Be it wild thrill rides, fabulous entertainment or exotic animals, there is something for everyone at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida - all a convenient one-hour ride away from the Orlando vacation area. Click any of the highlighted buttons at the top left to see what thrills await you here!