Wild Oasis, North America's most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm now open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Shane Walton
- 17 hours ago
- 4 min read
All-new interactive zone allows kids to climb, explore, and let their imaginations run wild.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has officially opened Wild Oasis, an immersive kid-friendly adventure realm designed to entertain, educate and inspire.
Now open to all guests, explorers will be immersed in the sounds and sights of the rainforest and engage in activities that touch on its many elements, including an all-new drop-tower ride with engaging special effects, a high-energy climbing canopy, a new multi-species animal habitat, interactive water play areas, a fun scavenger hunt and the brand new TOMA at Orang Café, a vibrant quick-service restaurant offering a Latin-American inspired menu.
"We are thrilled to officially open Wild Oasis to all our guests," said Brian Bacica , Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. "This vibrant, rainforest-inspired realm is filled with incredible animal habitats, immersive attractions and hands-on play areas designed to entertain, educate and inspire. It's an unforgettable adventure for the whole family."
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At Wild Oasis, guests will be immersed in countless different experiences. Step into Habitat Hideaway, an all-new multispecies exhibit where the rainforest comes to life with exciting new animals such as Capybaras, Giant anteaters, Squirrel monkeys and Tropical birds.
Take adventure to new heights at the Treetop Drop, a 35-foot drop tower featuring an immersive multimedia experience with action-packed jungle scenes and a cenote-themed environment.
Get challenged with four levels of climbing structures at the Canopy Climb, over 200 feet of horizontal climbing trails, and vertical climbs reaching up to 45 feet high.
Cool off at Enchanted Falls, a fun interactive splash pad and play area featuring fountains and spray towers perfect for younger adventurers looking for fun.
Play All Summer Long with a Busch Gardens Annual Pass
Now and for a limited time, guests who buy 1 Fun Card, Get 1 free. Enjoy Busch Gardens and Adventure Island Water Park, for the rest of 2025 – for the price of a single-day admission. All Fun Card pass holders get access to seasonal events that are included with park admission.
A Busch Gardens Annual Pass or Membership is the best way to enjoy an entire year of family fun, thrilling attractions and exciting seasonal events. Categorized in easy-to-use tiers, options provide guests with unlimited year-round admission and unbeatable benefits including free parking, in-park discounts, monthly rewards and payments starting as low as $15 per month.
Guests can visit BuschGardens.com to purchase tickets and learn more about the Annual Pass program’s benefits, monthly rewards and more.
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