Busch Gardens Tampa

Busch Gardens Tampa (formerly known as Busch Gardens Africa and Busch Gardens: The Dark Continent) is an African-themed animal park and theme park located in Tampa, Florida. Busch Gardens Tampa is owned and operated by United Parks & Resorts.
In 2009, Busch Gardens Williamsburg opened a Sesame Street-themed attraction area, "Sesame Street Forest of Fun". This was followed in spring 2010 by the "Sesame Street Safari of Fun" attraction area at Busch Gardens Tampa. The area depicts the Sesame Street characters in costumes and settings that "celebrate the spirit of Africa.""Detailed look at the upcoming Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens", Attractionsmagazine.com. January 15, 2010.
==Attractions==
Image:Airgroveratsesamestreetsafarioffun.jpg|Junior roller coaster
Image:Watering_spot_3.jpg|Water attraction
Image:Busch_gardens_tampa_bay_2010_sesame_safari_9.jpg|Ferris wheel
Image:44_canopy_crawl.jpg|Three-story interactive climbing area
Image:Busch_gardens_tampa_bay_2010_sesame_safari_34.jpg|Car ride attraction in which guests ride in the Countmobile.
Image:Busch_gardens_tampa_bay_2010_sesame_safari_42.jpg|Carousel ride
Image:1busch_gardens_tampa_bay_2010_sesame_safari_31.jpg|Three-story interactive play structure
Image:Busch_gardens_tampa_bay_2010_sesame_safari_46.jpg|Chair swing ride themed around a djembe, a West African drum
Image:Slimey%27s_sahara_sand.jpg|Sand play area
Image:Snuffy_romp_3.jpg|Flying elephant ride similar to Disneyland's Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction
Image:Telly%27s_jungle_jam.jpg|Interactive play area where kids can explore "sounds, shapes and shadows"
Image:Busch_gardens_tampa_bay_2010_sesame_safari_50.jpg|Flume ride down the Nile river
Former attractions
Image:Oscar%27s_swamp_stomp.jpg|Water play area
Image:Sesame_4d_africa_1.jpg|4-D film attraction; English version of Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic at Universal Studios Japan(2010-13)
==Sunny Day Theater==
Outdoor theater where live shows are performed. 
* A is for Africa
* Elmo Rocks
* Let's Play Together
* The Count's Not-Too-Scary Halloween Spooktacular (seasonal, 2018-)
* Elmo's Christmas Wish (seasonal)
==Stores and Dining==
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123 smile africa.jpg|Character Photo Op
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dine w elmo africa.jpg|Character dining
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==Characters==
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oscaratbuschgardenstampa.jpg|(joined the cast in 2016 after appearing as a guest the previous year)
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Buschtampatelly.jpg| (joined in 2015)
Buschtampajulia.jpg|(joined in 2019)
Former & One-Shot
Buschtampababybear.jpg|(2016-17)
gongerbg.jpg|appeared during Sesame Street's 50th birthday event in late 2019
snuffybuschtampa.jpg|February 1-2, 2020
==Sesame Street Kids' Weekends==
Special weekend event with games, activities, dance parties, and character photo ops. Some weekends will revolve around a certain theme (e.g.: Rubber Duckie Weekend, Pirate Weekend, etc.) It is also the only time when all characters appear together.
Image:Sspirateweekend.jpg|The Sesame Street gang decked out in pirate gear for Pirates Weekend
==Seasonal events==
==Merchandise==
Busch Gardens Tampa has two exclusive Sesame Street Safari of Fun toys -- plush dolls of Elmo and Zoe in safari gear. Elmo has binoculars and Zoe has a camera; they're both toting green backpacks with the "Safari of Fun" logo. Visitors can also make a set of pressed pennies in the park.
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==Promotion and grand opening==
A construction worker named Bif (Peter Linz) appeared at a press event promoting the section in January 2010, while Elmo (Kevin Clash) appeared with park General Manager Jim Dean at the attraction's March 2010 opening. 
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busch gardens tampa bay 2010 sesame safari 13.jpg|Elmo and Jim Dean at the opening
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==See also==
* Busch Gardens Williamsburg
* Busch Gardens stage shows
==Sources==
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Category:Theme Parks