We are gearing up for the opening of Iceploration, our biggest ice show to date, which takes the stage on February 2 here at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This ice show brings to life an all-new adventure filled with world-class skaters, amazing aerial performances, unforgettable costumes, master puppetry and live animal stars, with shows daily in the Moroccan Palace. To share in our excitement, we present to you a visual glimpse into the 30-minute journey of Austin, a digital-savvy preteen boy, and his grandfather as they travel to the four corners of the earth…
The African Serengeti
The adventure unfolds as they arrive in the African Serengeti. Here, larger-than-life puppets and spectacular set design bring elephants and other awe-inspiring animals to life at a watering hole. Solo and chorus skating performances accompanied by acrobatics tell an anecdote of an agile cheetah stalking graceful gazelles and meerkats.
The Great Barrier Reef
Austin and Grandpa then dive into the Great Barrier Reef to explore the harmony of life on the ocean floor. An amazing black light transition and never-before-seen helium-filled puppets immerse the audience in the wonders of the sea, filled with parrotfish and lionfish, sea urchins, turtles and a moray eel.
The Arctic
In the Arctic, majestic skaters become striking snow flurries as a winter storm threatens the travelers. Austin and Grandpa witness even more beauty as they encounter the Aurora Borealis phenomenon, represented with theatrical lighting and projections. Then, they share the stage with amazing live animal stars, including a Siberian lynx and a sled of Siberian huskies as they continue to traverse the tundra.
The Amazon Rainforest
Austin and Grandpa wrap up their adventure around the globe immersed in the lush, tropical Amazon Rainforest. Squirrel monkeys, sun conures and colorful macaws fill the air as playful frogs and a graceful dragonfly skate into the grand finale: a new signature song called “Meet the World.”
We invite you to come “explore the world” when Iceploration debuts on Feb. 2. Iceploration performances are included with any daily park admission or annual Pass. For more information, visit BuschGardens.com.
Which of the four corners of the earth are you most excited to see at Iceploration?
