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Busch Gardens' new rollercoaster pays homage to old favorite

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Busch Gardens announced their plans for a new family-friendly inverted roller coaster in 2025. The new roller coaster is in reference to the former coaster known as the Big Bad ...
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Busch Gardens mourns loss of 17-year-old lion

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Busch Gardens is mourning the loss of one of its beloved male lions, 17-year-old Simon. In a statement released Thursday, the theme park said after Simon’s health rapidly declined ...
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Busch Gardens mourns loss of 37-year-old gorilla, its 2nd gorilla death within a month

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Busch Gardens Tampa is mourning the loss of their 37-year-old gorilla, Jim. In a statement to WFLA on Sunday, the theme park shared the passing of their male western lowland ...
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Busch Gardens implements chaperone, ID policy following chaotic start to Howl-O-Scream

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Busch Gardens Williamsburg is implementing a chaperone policy for the remainder of Howl-O-Scream following a chaotic altercation during the seasonal event's opening weekend and a ...