2012 Park Map
2012 Promotional Videos
2012 Parking, Ticket, Pass Prices
One Day Tickets
Adult: $79.99
Child (3-9): $71.99
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Fun Card (FL residents only)
Adult: $79.99
Child (3-9): $71.99
Busch Gardens/Adventure Island Weekday Pass
Adult: $124.99
Child (3-9): $112.99
Annual Passes
One Park
1 Year: $119.99
2 Years: $169.99
Two Parks
1 Year: $169.99
2 Years: $244.99
Three Parks
1 Year: $219.99
2 Years: $319.99
Four Parks
1 Year: $259.99
2 Years: $379.99
Platinum
1 Year: $299.99
2 Years: $439.99
Parking
Cars/Motorcycles: $14
Trucks, RV’s, Campers: $16
Preferred: $21; Platinum Pass Members – Free; 1 or 2 year pass members – $11
Valet: $27; Pass members – $23
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Viva La Musica: Jerry Rivera 
Photos/Videos
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Attractions
For the whole family
- Skyride: Mode of transportation over the park from Stanleyville to Crown Colony. Great for photos of the park, but guests with a fear of heights may not enjoy this attraction. Height Requirement: 56″ alone; under 56″ accompanied by an adult
- Serengeti Express: Mode of transportation (train) via the ground. Guests will get a good scenic view of park animals. Stops in Nairobi, Congo (exit only), Egypt, and Stanleyville. No height requirement.
- Ubena-Banga Bumper Cars: Classic bumper car ride. Height Requirement: accompanied by an adult
- Sand Storm: Flying-style ride similar to the classic scrambler ride. Riders who may experience motion sickness may not enjoy this attraction. Height Requirement: 42″
- Phoenix: Inverting swinging ship. Riders with fears of heights may not enjoy this attraction.Height Requirement: 48″
- Rhino Ralley: Animal safari ride. Riders with no sense of humor and fear and animals may not enjoy this attraction. Height Requirement: 39″
- The Wild Surge: Children’s bouncy tower ride. Height Requirement: 38″ and under accompanied by adult
Coasters
- Gwazi (Lion/Tiger) - Wooden dueling roller coaster. Height Requirement: 48″
- Air Grover: Small roller coaster for children and their parents. Height Requirement: 38″-42″ accompanied by an adult; under 56″
- Sheikra: Diving and looping roller coaster. Height Requirement: 54″
- Kumba: Looping steel roller coaster. Height Requirement: 54″
- Sand Serpent: “Wild Mouse” style roller coaster. Height Requirement: 46″
- Scorpion: Looping sit down roller coaster. Height Requirement: 42″
- Montu: Inverted looping roller coaster. Height requirement: 54″
- Cheetah Hunt: Multi launch sit down roller coaster. Height requirement: 48″
For Kids
- Gwazi Gliders: Hang-glider children’s ride which spins in slow circles. Height Requirement: under 56″
- Zoe-patra & Hippos of the Nile: Water ride for small children. Height Requirement: 36″-56″
- The Count’s Zambezi Rally: Children’s car ride. Height Requirement: under 56″
- Snuffy’s Elephant Romp: Children’s Snuffy-themed ride. Snuffy spin in a slow circle and can fly up and down. Children with fears of heights may not enjoy this attraction. Height Requirement: 56″; adults must be accompanied by a child
- Elmo’s Safari Go Round: Children’s carousel. Height Requirement: under 56″
- Rosita’s Djembe Fly Away: Children’s version of a classic swing ride. Height Requirement: under 42″
- Big Bird’s Whirly Birdie: Ferris wheel type ride. Children with fears of heights may not enjoy this attraction. Height Requirement: under 56″; adults must be accompanied by a child.
- Jungle Fliers: Children’s zip line ride. Riders with fear of heights may not enjoy this attraction. Height Requirement: 38″ and under accompanied by adult
Water Rides
- Stanley Falls Flume: Classic log flume water ride. Height Requirement: 48″; young children may be accompanied by adult
- Tanganyika Tidal Wave: African-themed boat ride with steep drop at the end of the ride. Height Requirement: 48″
- Congo River Rapids: Rapids-style water ride. Riders may get soaked! Height Requirement: 42″
Shows
- A is for Africa
- Critter Castaway
- Dance to the Music
- Sesame Street 4D
- Pirates 4D
- Rock a Doo Wop
- Iceploration
Dining
- Crown Colony
- Desert Grill
- Bengal Bistro
- Garden Gate Cafe
- Zagora Cafe
- Zambia Smokehouse
Disclaimer: Behind the Thrills is in no way related to Seaworld Parks and Entertainment or any of it’s theme parks. If you feel any of the information above is inaccurate, please don’t hesitate to contact us. This guide was last updated on Friday, April 20, 2012.
