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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment today announced it will premiere “Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation,” an original live musical show featuring the characters from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: DWA) beloved Madagascar franchise, at two of the company’s parks this summer.

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Feb 07

Sheikra Reopens on February 16

by Lauren Cresta - Interactive Marketing Manager

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After 600 gallons of paint and 7,000 man hours, Busch Gardens Tampa’s SheiKra reopens on Saturday, Feb. 16.

Painting SheiKra is a BIG job. Want to know how big? Check out this blog post with a Q&A from a Busch Gardens insider.

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Jan 07

SheiKra Painting Project: 5 Questions with an Insider

by Amanda Dodge - Public Relations Intern

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Most of us take on painting projects at our homes at some point of another. We’ll spend hours debating over paint swatches and use yards of masking tape to avoid painting the floor or ceiling.

There’s no doubt that repainting the kitchen is an exhausting task, but what about painting a roller coaster the size of SheiKra?

Bill Rothenberger, Rides Maintenance Manager at Busch Gardens, was able to crunch some numbers for what it takes to complete this mammoth task.

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Jan 04

SheiKra Closed for Fresh Paint Job, Jan. 7 - Feb. 16

by Amanda Dodge - Public Relations Intern

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SheiKra is one of the most popular rides at Busch Gardens. The “floorless” cars give riders a breathtaking view of their journey 200 feet up, then 90 degrees straight down. Starting January 7, SheiKra will be closed to get a fresh coat of paint.

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Dec 05

EXCLUSIVE ONE-NIGHT VIP EVENT: Christmas Town Family Fun Sleepover, Dec. 22nd

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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When the kids were tiny, it was so easy to amaze them with a simple (hopefully tearless) visit to Santa Claus and a (hopefully sleep inducing) nighttime drive through twinkling fairy-lit neighborhoods.

Now that they’re a little bit older, wouldn’t you love to see the same sparkle of wonder in their eyes?

Five words for a blow-their-red-and-green-socks-off celebration?

Nov 27

Iceploration Wins Two Prestigious IAAPA Awards

by Staff

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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.

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Oct 12

Physics Day: March 22, 2013 - Make It An OverNIGHT Adventure!

by Amber Wisler - Zoo Education Specialist

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Physics Day has been part of Busch Gardens for over a decade. Some Busch Gardens Education Staff members remember coming to Physics Day- as middle school students almost 20 years ago!

Now they find themselves in the unique position of reliving that experience from a different perspective- by sharing hands-on experiments with the newest generation of physicists.