The new Shikra is a must ride roller coaster! I went to Busch Gardens when Shikra first opened and it was fantastic. Then they "upgraded" it by taking the floor out and I went and tried it again. It's one of the most thrilling coasters around! Just wonderful. For coaster fanatics...you CAN fit all their coasters in, in a day. I did it. The only one that I had a problem with, was the oldest one. Very rickety and bumpy...I did get some bruising on my hips from getting jostled back and forth. It's a rough ride for sure. The new animal section is set up very nicely and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I spent a lot of time in particular with the oranatangs! They're fun!

We love love love Busch Gardens. It's a zoo and amusement park all in one. The best ride they have there now is Sheekra! You travel up and over the side of the roller coaster for a few seconds. Then you are dropped straight down. It's great!!!

I highly suggest going during the low season - this means not on holidays, spring break, or anytime in the summer. You don't want to faint sitting in the heat waiting on some ridiculously long line.

This is my favorite Bush Gardens park. The Africa theme allows both subsaharan and North Africa attractions. Kids should do well here, but I always enjoyed myself as an adult -- maybe it was the belly dancers. I liked this as much as the near-by Disney World. I have actually been to Africa eight times in the past eleven years -- and this isn't a bad substitute, if you need something cheaper and closer to home.

The safari, the rollercoasters, and even the food is all so amazing! The African theme is so authentic and I felt like I was walking through a village and riding through the African plains. It was beautiful ! I'm 15, but even my mom and her boyfriend had an amazing time! We got the skip-the-line passes and trust me, if you only have 1 day at the park you need them if you want to ride all of the sweet rides.

Omg ! This park was quite awesome ! It combines kickass riden (Montu !) and some very nice nature. I loved the giant glass walls where you could feel yourself as if you were standing on their turf (with Otangs or Gorillas or Lions).
PS : I'm a big fan of coasters, but my face during several Montu rides ... priceless ! Kick ass park !