TAMPA, Fla. – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced exciting new details about Wild Oasis, a vibrant new addition to the park set to open in spring 2025.
Located within the Jungala area, Wild Oasis promises to be North America’s most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm, designed to ignite the imagination and engage all the senses for non-stop family excitement.
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Wild Oasis will transport guests into a vibrant environment inspired by the beauty and biodiversity of the rainforest. Inside the realm, Habitat Hideaway will introduce guests to new animals joining the park’s collection of over 200 species.
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“We’re incredibly excited to introduce the Wild Oasis—a vibrant, rainforest-inspired realm with amazing animal habitats, thrilling attractions, and interactive play areas that will entertain, educate, and inspire our guests to cherish the wonders of the natural world,” said Jeff Davis, park president of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. “Our Annual Pass Members will get exclusive first access to explore this all-new adventure realm before anyone else, including fun experiences like the Tree Top Drop ride and Habitat Hideaway exhibit.”
Visitors will encounter capybaras, giant anteaters, squirrel monkeys, and tropical birds in a lush, natural environment. The multispecies habitat offers unique viewing perspectives from both ground-level and aerial viewpoints, providing an up-close experience with these fascinating animals.
Thrill-seekers can take adventure to new heights aboard the all-new Tree Top Drop, a 35-foot drop tower featuring an immersive multimedia experience. Riders will be surrounded by action-packed jungle scenes displayed on screens throughout the ride’s cenote-themed environment. With a height requirement of 38 inches (with an adult) and 42 inches to ride alone, this attraction is perfect for younger thrill-seekers looking for an exciting adventure.
As for other attractions, explorers are invited to tackle the Canopy Climb, featuring four levels of climbing structures, 200 feet of horizontal climbing trails, and vertical climbs reaching 45 feet high.
Younger adventurers can cool off at Enchanted Falls, an interactive splash pad and play area with fountains and spray towers.
For those looking to journey further, the Rainforest Quest offers a self-guided educational scavenger hunt, exploring the interconnected wonders of nature and highlighting the relationships between different species in the rainforest.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass Members will be the first to explore Wild Oasis before it opens to the public in Spring 2025. Annual passes for 2025 are on sale now, starting at $15.75 per month with no down payment.
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