| Tourism is big business in Florida and the | | | | "wild mouse" style coaster in Timbuktu. With its |
| competition to attract visitors is good news for | | | | top speed of 22 mph and 46" height requirement, |
| the tourists because there is plenty on offer. If | | | | Cheetah Chase is the perfect ride for a child's |
| you are visiting Orlando, don't forget to leave | | | | first coaster experience. |
| some time for a side-trip to Tampa Bay, where | | | | Rhino Rally: This wild jeep tour transports guests |
| the Busch Gardens Africa theme park combines | | | | aboard an off-road adventure through the wilds |
| African wildlife with thrilling state-of-the art | | | | of Africa, blending up-close animal encounters with |
| amusement park rides. | | | | an unpredictable safari competition. |
| Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a family adventure | | | | Congo River Rapids: Encounter the swift-flowing |
| park with attractions based on exotic encounters | | | | white water of the Congo River Rapids. Spin |
| with the African continent. In addition to rides it | | | | through a geyser and face an ominous waterfall |
| also has one of the country's premier zoos | | | | and other thrilling obstacles in a 12-person raft. |
| featuring more than 2,000 animals. Rounding out | | | | Along with the rides Busch Gardens features |
| the attractions there are also live shows, | | | | unparalleled animal attractions. Here are just a few |
| restaurants, shops and games. | | | | of them. |
| Let's first take a look at the rides that are | | | | Serengeti Plain: This habitat features hundreds of |
| featured at this park. | | | | exotic African animals that can be seen from the |
| There are several roller coasters that are sure to | | | | Serengeti Express Railway, Skyride, Serengeti |
| delight thrill seekers, they include: | | | | Safari and various walkways. The 65-acre |
| Floorless SheiKra: Two years ago, Busch Gardens | | | | environment includes tiered and open landscapes |
| Africa introduced the world to a one-of-a-kind | | | | covered with native and African grasses, scrub |
| experience: 200 feet up, 90 degrees straight | | | | trees and shrubs; rock outcroppings and bluffs |
| down and in June 2007 the adventure park | | | | replicating natural formations; and naturalistic creek |
| introduced SheiKra to the world with a new twist: | | | | beds and mud banks. |
| "floorless" cars that allow riders an unobstructed | | | | Myombe Reserve: Enter the lush forest where |
| view and a new level of adrenaline rush. If you | | | | gorillas and chimpanzees can be viewed in this |
| think you can handle a straight down drop and sit | | | | naturalistic rainforest habitat. Tour the Great Ape |
| in a car without a floor, then don't miss this one. | | | | Domain amid waterfalls and through shrouds of |
| Kumba: After the blood-curdling thrill of an initial | | | | mist and fog to get an up close look at these |
| 135 foot drop, you will plunge from 110 feet into a | | | | majestic primates. |
| diving loop, feel a full 3 seconds of absolute | | | | Bird Gardens: Here you can view almost 500 |
| weightlessness while spiraling 360 degrees, and | | | | tropical birds from around the globe. You can |
| tear through one of the world's largest vertical | | | | enjoy the Wild Wings of Africa show, see the |
| loops. This is another thrilling roller coaster and not | | | | aviary, and experience the powerful presence of |
| for the faint hearted. | | | | bald and golden eagles in Eagle Canyon. After the |
| Montu: Feel the ultimate rush on one of the tallest | | | | show you can talk to conservation educators and |
| and longest inverted roller coasters in the world! | | | | learn how to attract birds to your own backyard. |
| Experience the thrill of an inverse diving loop and a | | | | The park also offers a number of educational |
| 60-foot vertical loop while you endure speeds of | | | | programs, and Busch Gardens Adventure Camps |
| over 60 miles per hour and a G-force of 3.85. | | | | offers many summer classes, sleepover |
| But there are also some gentler rides as well such | | | | opportunities, residential programs and adventure |
| as: | | | | camps for kids of all ages, as well as the whole |
| Cheetah Chase: Families will love the curves, drops | | | | family. |
| and corkscrews of Cheetah Chase, a five-story | | | | |