Busch Gardens Tampa Bay delays the opening of new family-friendly Wild Oasis area

 Wild Oasis, "North America’s most immersive, kid-friendly adventure realm", is not quite ready for its family-focused adventures.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay was set to unveil the wonders of its latest realm, Wild Oasis on June 6, but due to delays the opening has been pushed back, with a new date yet to be announced.

Located within the Jungala area of the park, the all-new Wild Oasis will be North America’s most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm when it opens, and has been designed to ignite the imagination and engage all the senses, promising non-stop excitement for every member of the family.

Highlights include several new animal species, a new drop tower ride and new interactive climbing structures, splash pad and more.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay shared the following, "We know many of you have been counting down the days to step into the adventure at Wild Oasis, and we’re just as excited to welcome you. The anticipation has been building, and we’re so close. However, we are asking for your continued understanding as we share that we’ve made the very difficult decision to postpone our planned opening of the realm on June 6."

"While this is not the news we hoped to share, our team remains committed to bringing Wild Oasis to life in a way that fully delivers on our promise of it being North America's most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm. Every detail matters, and we are taking the necessary time to ensure that this new realm is everything we all want it to be."

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Wild Oasis will transport guests into a vibrant environment inspired by the beauty and biodiversity of the rainforest. Inside the realm, Habitat Hideaway will introduce guests to all-new animals who will be joining the park’s collection of over 200 animal species. Guests will have the opportunity to encounter capybaras, giant anteaters, squirrel monkeys and tropical birds. Set in a lush, natural environment, this all-new multispecies animal habitat will offer unique viewing perspectives from both ground-level and aerial viewpoints, providing visitors with an up-close experience with these fascinating animals.

Thrill-seekers can take adventure to new heights aboard the all-new Tree Top Drop, a 35-foot drop tower featuring an immersive multimedia experience. Riders will be surrounded by action-packed jungle scenes displayed on screens throughout the ride’s cenote-themed environment. With a height requirement of 38 inches (with an adult) and 42 inches to ride alone, this attraction is perfect for younger thrill-seekers looking for an exciting adventure.

The adventure continues throughout Wild Oasis with a variety of exciting attractions for all ages.

Explorers are invited to tackle the Canopy Climb, an expansive attraction featuring four levels of climbing structures, 200 feet of horizontal climbing trails and vertical climbs reaching 45 feet high. Younger adventurers can cool off at Enchanted Falls, an interactive splash pad and play area with fountains and spray towers. For those looking to journey further, the Rainforest Quest offers guests the opportunity to embark on a self-guided educational scavenger hunt, providing an exploration of the interconnected wonders of nature and highlighting the relationships between different species in the rainforest.

Guests can learn more about Wild Oasis and the unbeatable benefits of being an Annual Pass Member by visiting BuschGardensTampa.com.

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