Education & Camps | Busch Gardens Tampa

Mar 26

You're Invited! REPTILE-PALOOZA: March 30th, 2013

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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Calling all

Connoisseurs of Crocodilians,

Snake Specialists,

Turtle Troubadours,

and Lovers of Lizards:

In celebration of Busch Gardens’ newest reptilian residents, please join us for…

Feb 28

How Do We Tell Each of Our Tigers Apart?

by Meagan Mather - Animal Care Specialist

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One of the most overwhelming things to learn when I began my first internship as a tiger keeper was distinguishing between the tigers that I was caring for. At first glance, if there are no obvious differences like coloration or size, the task seems daunting. What I didn’t realize at the time was that within a few days of interacting with each of them, the differences in their features would seem drastic!

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Feb 18

COASTER ENTHUSIASTS, Our Roller Coaster Experience Tour is for YOU!

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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Do you love roller coasters?

NO, I mean REALLY love roller coasters?!

Jan 29

New Tour: Hippos, Lions, and Cheetahs are the Heart of Africa

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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You’ve been on our Serengeti Safari, and gotten up-close with giraffes? You got a look at pachyderm behavior and training on the Elephant Insider? You EVEN went behind-the-scenes with orangutans and tigers on the Jungala Insider tour?

Jan 17

Summer Camp 2013: Who Wants to Go to Africa?

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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Rising 10th Graders through College Undergrads...

Busch Gardens has had camps for over 20 years, and each year brings something new. This year, one of our new camps is so new, that it's not even on our website. It's called Expedition Africa. And, if you're interested in going with us, there's a phone number to call at the bottom of this article.

Jan 17

Counselors-In-Training: A New Busch Gardens Camps Tradition

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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Earn High School Credit And Have The Summer Of Your Life!

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Jan 17

Animal Update: Baby Aardvark, Adazee

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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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...

Jan 17

Animal Update: Baby Emus, Emma and Eli

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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Eli and Emma the Emus were tiny once...

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

Jan 10

Young Conservationist Celebrates Christmas By Supporting Wildlife!

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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Here’s a story brought to our attention by fellow educator Megan McKee, illustrating that Christmas may be over, but the spirit of giving continues in the most amazing ways.

While many families celebrated Christmas morning amidst a hurricane of wrapping paper, ribbons, bags and bows, one young lady’s lap was nearly empty, but her heart was full.

Jan 05

Busch Gardens Has Camps! Register Your Child Today to Take Advantage of Discounted Prices!

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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The New Year has begun and, if you’re like most people, you can’t believe how time flies! Before you know it, it’ll be summer time: the school vacation that, for parents, means more work, not less.

Well, we can help you out there! Offering programs for kids, kindergarten through college, Busch Gardens continues its over 20 years of providing amazing summer experiences for kids from around the world. Why come to a Busch Gardens Camp? So glad you asked...