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Aug 29

Tiger Colors: Why are Some Tigers White, but Most Orange?

by Meagan Mather - Animal Care Specialist

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Tiger Colors: Why are Some Tigers White, but Most Orange?

Why are some tigers white, while the majority of them are orange?

This is definitely one of the most common questions I am asked as a tiger keeper at Busch Gardens. If you want to outsmart your friends when they ask you, here are some fun facts that you can use to impress them!

Aug 28

Busch Gardens Unlocks the Fear Behind Empty Rocking Chairs

by Amanda Dodge - Public Relations Intern

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Busch Gardens Unlocks the Fear Behind Empty Rocking Chairs

Have you ever looked out at your front porch and noticed your rocking chair was rolling back and forth, even though there wasn’t a breeze?

Have you ever woken up at night and heard the creaking of a rocking chair, but there was no one sitting there to rock it?

Have you ever rocked an empty rocking chair by yourself, only to encounter bad luck shortly after?

Have you ever wondered why?

Aug 28

Busch Gardens Elephants Featured on Fox & Friends, Wednesday, August 29

by Lauren Cresta - Interactive Marketing Manager

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Busch Gardens Elephants Featured on Fox & Friends, Wednesday, August 29

Since 1874 the elephant has been the symbol of the Republican Party, but few people know why. Busch Gardens Tampa’s famous pachyderms will help tell that story on Wednesday morning, Aug. 29, when Fox & Friends broadcasts live from Busch Gardens’ elephant habitat in the Nairobi section of the park.

Aug 24

National Expert, Pete Trabucco Names Busch Gardens One of the Top Theme Parks in the Country

by Matt Turner - Interactive Marketing Intern

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National Expert, Pete Trabucco Names Busch Gardens One of the Top Theme Parks in the Country

Nationally acclaimed roller coaster and amusement park expert Pete Trabucco has released his list of world's Top 12 Amusement Parks. Busch Gardens Tampa and Williamsburg were among the amusement parks listed!

Aug 24

Colombia, Cambodia, and Zimbabwe, Oh My! Follow The Adventures Of Busch Gardens' 2012 Conservation Ambassadors

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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Every day at Busch Gardens guests have the opportunity to connect with the natural world we share. Zoo professionals partner with over 2,000 animals to give guests amazing experiences through world class animal exhibits, keeper talks, in-depth exotic veterinary insight, up-close animal encounters, and behind-the-scenes tours. Our hope is that the experiences we're able to provide will inspire guests to help protect the animals they encounter and get involved with wildlife conservation.

Gardens Conservation Fund, SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, The SeaWorld Busch Gardens Conservation Fund

Aug 23

Zoe's Dance, Dance, Dance Birthday Party

by Lauren Cresta - Interactive Marketing Manager

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Zoe's Dance, Dance, Dance Birthday Party

Zoe has a September birthday, so we we invite you to celebrate with Zoe along with her best friend Elmo and their friends on Saturday, September 22 at Sesame Street Safari of Fun.

The dance party is included with a lunch with the characters.

Aug 23

Bala and Bhutan Celebrate Birthdays at Busch Gardens

by Meagan Mather - Animal Care Specialist

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Bala and Bhutan Celebrate Birthdays at Busch Gardens

Bala blows out her birthday candles at Busch Gardens Tampa!

Happy Birthday Bala and Bhutan! You’re finally 6! It’s hard to believe that these two tigers moved to Busch Gardens when they were only 6 months old. Renowned by guests as two of our sassiest tigers, they are without a doubt crowd favorites.