Busch Gardens Tampa

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (formerly known as Busch Gardens Africa and Busch Gardens: The Dark Continent) is a African-themed animal theme park located in the city of Tampa, Florida. Busch Gardens Tampa is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and is the 2nd largest park in terms of attendance behind SeaWorld Orlando. The park officially features nine roller coasters and two water rides amongst other rides and animal attractions. Alongside sister waterpark Adventure Island (30 acre), Busch Gardens is the anchor of Tampa's 365 acre amusement multiplex. Currently Busch Gardens competes with other such parks in Florida and charges comparable fees. Busch Gardens is currently accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). In 2015, the park hosted 4.2 million people, placing 11th as the most-visited theme parks in the United States