Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay opened in 1959 and has grown into a roughly 335-acre theme park and accredited zoo in north Tampa. It pairs big roller coasters such as Iron Gwazi and Cheetah Hunt with more than 200 animal species and a safari-style tour. Seasonal events include Howl-O-Scream in the fall and Christmas Town, with holiday lights and shows, on select nights in winter.