Things to Do Theme Parks
ADVENTURE ISLAND – BG 10001 McKinley Dr. • Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 987-5600 •
www.adventureisland.com
Adventure Island’s 30 acres provide water soaked excitement for guests of all ages. Escape to the soothing Key West atmosphere where slides, waterfalls and waves create a tranquil atmosphere and house of sun-drenched fun.
This winter, Busch Gardens will debut its biggest ice show ever. Iceploration combines world-class skaters, larger-than-life puppets, amazing costumes, original music and even animal stars to tell the story of tech-savvy pre-teen Austin and his grandfather – and old-world adventurer – who encourages him to put down the smartphone and “explore the world.” Iceploration takes the stage Feb. 2, 2012 with shows daily in the Moroccan Palace Theatre.
BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY – BG 10165 N McKinley Dr • Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 987-5000 •
www.buschgardens.com
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure park, featuring an unparalleled combination of exotic animal encounters, world-class thrill rides and live entertainment. New in 2012, Busch Gardens will welcome guests to observe and even take part in the animal care experience when the Animal Care Center opens in January. From nutrition to treatments and check-ups to surgeries, much of Busch Gardens’ veterinary care will be conducted in guest view in this new state-of-the-art facility.
DINOSAUR WORLD – PC 5145 Harvey Tew Rd. • Plant City, FL 33565 (813) 717-9865 •
www.dinosaurworld.com
Dinosaur World is an outdoor dinosaur museum with over 150 life size dinosaurs. Visitors can also sift through sand in search of authentic fossils to take home in the Fossil Dig, uncover a life size dinosaur skeleton in the Boneyard, cross into Deinoychus Island, learn at the indoor Prehistoric Museum, enter the Carnivore Boardwalk if they dare, see a movie about dinosaurs and have a subterranean picnic at the Caves, stroll through the Skeleton Garden, enjoy the
Busch Gardens/USF = BG Central Tampa = CT Plant City = PC Regional = R
playground, picnic areas and more! Dinosaur World, Florida is located on Interstate 4, Exit 17 in Plant City.
LEGOLAND® FLORIDA – R 6000 Cypress Gardens Blvd. • Winter Haven, FL 33884 (863) 595-2330 •
www.LEGOLANDFloridaResort.com
LEGOLAND® Florida is a family theme park geared towards children ages 2-12. There are more than 50 interactive rides, shows and attractions including amazing LEGO models making it a unique experience. Visit www.
LEGOLAND.com.
TAMPA’S LOWRY PARK ZOO – CT 1101 W Sligh Ave. • Tampa, FL 33604 (813) 935-8552 •
www.lowryparkzoo.com
STAY 4-5 HOURS
Named number one zoo in the USA, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is only 10 minutes north from downtown. Visit 2,000 plus animals in natural habitats including the Florida Manatee. Daily shows and rides. I-275, Exit 48. Free parking.
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