If you live in the Tampa area and you love animals as much as we do, your support of AAZK’s Bowling For Rhinos program can make a difference in worldwide conservation. Bowling for Rhinos is a family friendly event that is organized by your local zookeepers.

24th ANNUAL BOWLING FOR RHINOS FUNDRAISER

WHEN: May 31, 2013

WHERE: PinChasers (4847 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL), 6:00 p.m.

Two of the animals that are most-loved by our guests are Kasi, the young cheetah and his canine companion, Mtani. Remember when Kasi was just a baby? At the time, our guests were surprised to learn that Kasi and Mtani would in fact, be lifelong companions.

When Busch Gardens' second baby aardvark arrived, guests of Busch Gardens were treated to some very special views of Adazee at our Animal Care Center...

It seems like only yesterday you could always find baby aardvark, Adazee, snuggled up under a heat lamp inside Jambo Junction...

Eli and Emma the Emus were tiny once...

...but they've grown quite a bit!

Iceploration, Busch Gardens Tampa’s new incredible ice show was recently honored by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) with a prestigious Brass Ring Award for Live Entertainment Excellence.

Last month, more than 60 students from 17 different schools attended High School Journalism Day at Busch Gardens. They auditioned to be Howl-O-Scream scare-actors, took a behind-the-scenes tour of a haunted house, and tried out garland wrapping for Christmas Town.

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!

Our Facebook Fans seemed to really enjoy our Christmas in July celebration, when we announced the festive details of Christmas Town event, so we decided to keep the fun going for another week or so!

From now until July 31, we are offering a FREE child's buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet -- a savings of $9!

HOURS OF OPERATION: 12:00-3:00pm

Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat buffet along with the chance to meet your favorite Sesame Street characters. To receive the FREE child's buffet, this deal must be purchased in the park. Simply check in on your smart phone and you will see the digital coupon.