Serengeti Flyer, the World’s Tallest and Fastest Ride of its Kind, Officially Opens at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

• Serengeti Flyer reaches 68 mph and a maximum height of 135 feet
• All-new ride has the unique capability to adjust intensity levels, offering guests opportunities for a milder or wilder experience
• Riders will experience breathtaking views of the park’s 65-acre Serengeti plain and the pulse-pounding thrill of multiple negative-G moments
• For a limited time, guests can take advantage of the buy-one-get-one Fun Card offer where purchasing a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Fun Card will provide an Adventure Island Fun Card for free

TAMPA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s newest ride, Serengeti Flyer, is now open for all guests. The park’s latest attraction, which opened today, is the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, providing riders with breathtaking views of the park’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain.
 
Serengeti Flyer features twin dueling arms that soar progressively higher, reaching speeds of 68 mph, a maximum height of 135 feet at the ride’s peak and the pulse-pounding thrill of multiple negative-G moments. The park’s new thrill features the capability to adjust the ride’s intensity level, giving guests the opportunity for a milder or wilder experience. Serengeti Flyer allows 40 guests to experience the ride at once, seated back-to-back in rows of 10 across two gondolas.
 
“Thrills are in full swing at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with yet another exciting record-setting ride for our guests to enjoy,” said Neal Thurman, Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. “As the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, Serengeti Flyer joins a world-class portfolio of attractions, offering breathtaking views of the park and a one-of-a-kind experience for all our guests.”

​Annual Passes and Fun Cards Offer the Best Way to Play
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Annual Pass is the best way to enjoy an entire year of thrilling attractions and exciting seasonal events. Categorized in easy-to-use tiers, all options provide guests with unlimited year-round admission and unbeatable benefits like free parking, in-park discounts and monthly rewards starting as low as $15.
 
Additionally, those interested in paying for a day and playing all year can take advantage of the current buy-one-get-one Fun Card offer. For a limited time, guests purchasing a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Fun Card will receive an Adventure Island Fun Card for FREE.

Guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com to purchase tickets and learn more about the Annual Pass program’s benefits and monthly rewards, the current special offer for the 2023 Fun Card and stay in the know about new events, special deals and future announcements by following Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on  Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and Twitter. 

​About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with thousands of animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.

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Key Ride Statistics

• Static Height – 105’
• Dynamic Height - 135'
• Maximum Speed - 68 mph
• Ride Capacity - 40 Guests
• Height Requirement - 48"

Fact Sheet

• Serengeti Flyer is the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind.
• With each swing, riders will soar higher and higher above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G moments before plunging back toward the Earth.
• Serengeti Flyer features twin dueling arms that soar progressively higher reaching speeds of 68 mph and a maximum height of 135 feet at the ride’s peak.
• Guests are seated back-to-back in rows of 10 across two gondolas, allowing for 40 guests to experience the ride at once.
• Serengeti Flyer features a 48” height requirement, allowing for younger thrill seekers to experience the rush of Serengeti Flyer.

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