Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain is home to herds of giraffe, zebra, rhino, African antelope and many species of birds. Just as they do on Africa’s plains, the animals usually hang out with their own species. But recently, zoo keepers noticed an unlikely pair. Bea, a three-year-old giraffe, and Wilma, an ostrich, [...]

SeaWorld has always offered a way to drift off to sleep while snuggling up near penguins, snoozing by sharks and dreaming with dolphins as part of an overnight experience. But now guests can discover the sea like never before during sleepovers at Manta, a flying roller coaster and animal habitat all in one.
Families and [...]

Details have begun to emerge surrounding the theme of this year’s annual scare-filled Howl-O-Scream event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. A character named Ms. Vayne appears to be the icon of the event, inviting you to a freaky fashion-themed show.
The above teaser is from the official Howl-O-Scream web site, which recently updated to also include [...]

Here’s what’s happening around the tourist areas of Central Florida for July 4 this year.
Magic Kingdom
“Celebrate America Fireworks” will fill the sky at 9 pm. July 4 (guests who’d like to begin the celebratory weekend a day early can enjoy the special fireworks on July 3 at 9 p.m.). After the fireworks, guests can enjoy [...]

You can join the party every night this summer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as the park celebrates 50 years of fun. “Summer Nights” offers extended hours, special entertainment and festive food and drink every night, through Aug. 16.
An infectious dance designed expressly for park guests will amp up the energy every night, and [...]

Animal Expert Jack Hanna is making his yearly return to Central Florida soon. He’ll be puting on some animal shows at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld and will be a part of a breakfast at both parks.
His shows at the parks are free with admission. On May 1 and 2, his shows will take place in [...]

Best known for songs like Down with the Sickness and I’m Alive, Disturbed performed in Tampa on April 10 and Orlando on April 11. During the band’s visit to Busch Gardens last Thursday, Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and bass player John Moyer experienced SheiKra, which sends riders through a breathtaking three-minute journey 200 feet up, [...]

The Viva La Musica Festival is at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens this weekend. First up is Tito El Bambino at SeaWorld on Saturday. Busch Gardens will host RKM and Ken-Y on Sunday.
The festivals start at 11 a.m. each day and the concerts are at 4 p.m.
Visit vivalamusicafestival.com for more information.
Also at Busch Gardens is the [...]

Jason Aldean
This is your last weekend to enjoy smokin’ hot food and fired-up music during Bud & BBQ at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. The parks have present a line up of live performances by award-winning country and classic rock artists, paired with barbeque and ice-cold Budweiser.
At SeaWorld, Jason Aldean will perform tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 28. [...]

At SeaWorld, Daryl Hall and John Oats will perform on Saturday, Feb. 21.  The platinum album duo will play some of their most classic hits at SeaWorld’s Bayside Stadium.
At Busch Gardens, Miranda Lambert will be rocking on Sunday, Feb. 22. The 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards Album of the Year winner will perform her [...]