FUN FACTS
Adjacent to the park’s historic Bird Gardens area, Sesame Street Safari of Fun is a new family-friendly destination in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, filled with kid-sized rides, cool water fun, shows and memorable adventures that celebrate the spirit of Africa.
SESAME STREET SAFARI OF FUN
• Size: Approximately 2.5 acres
• Location: Adjacent to Bird Gardens – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
RIDES and PLAY AREAS
• Air Grover: A junior coaster full of fun turns, mini-dives, perfect for parents and kids to ride together.
• The Count’s Zambezi Rally: A kid-size car ride that takes you on a jaunt through desert and tribal trails.
• Zoe-Patra & the Hippos of the Nile: A splashy flume ride through the famed river.
• Snuffy’s Elephant Romp: Fly around and around and up and down on Snuffy’s fun friends.
• Elmo’s Safari Go-Round: A tribal-inspired carousel with Elmo and his friends.
• Rosita’s Djembe Fly-Away: A swing ride through the jungle that sends kids whirling above the African canopy.
• Big Bird’s Whirly Birdie: It’s funny side up on Big Bird’s delightfully playful Ferris wheel ride.
• Telly’s Jungle Jam: Explore sounds, shapes and shadows in this naturally engaging play area for kids of ALL abilities.
• Elmo’s Treehouse Trek: A 3-story hideaway to play hide-n-seek, discover new levels of fun and get a bird’s eye view of the entire play land.
• Cookie Monster’s Canopy Crawl: Climb, crawl and explore this 3-story net climb.
• Slimey’s Sahara Sand: A fun-filled, sand-filled beachy oasis where kids can frolic in the coolest desert around.
• Oscar’s Swamp Stomp: Stomp, splash and play in Oscar’s delightfully cool water play area.
• Bert & Ernie’s Watering Hole: A wildly fun water adventure filled with bubblers, geysers, jets, dumping buckets and more.
• Sunny Day Theater: Musical performances bring tales of adventure to life.
• Sesame Street presents “Lights, Camera, Imagination!”: A 4-D movie that brings the Sesame Street Muppets’ adventures to life with zany 3-D gags and special effects like wind, water and jump-out-of-your-seat surprises. NOTE: Plays in 4-D theater in Timbuktu area of the park.
DINING
• Dine with Elmo and Friends: Share breakfast or lunch with Elmo and his friends on select days at an outdoor dining facility adjacent to Sesame Street Safari of Fun. Fill up on hugs from your favorite characters, sumptuous food and family together time during these unique dining experiences.
• Snack-n-Getti Tribal Treats: Take time for all kinds of tasty treats to keep your energy up for more adventures!
SHOPPING
• Abby Cadabby’s Treasure Hut: A bazaar of unique items, including tons of safari treasures. They’re waiting in Abby Cadabby’s cool hut – full of Sesame Street Safari of Fun gifts you can’t find any place else.
• Cookie Monster’s Trading Post: Looks like Cookie Monster’s cravings have gone beyond sweets! Check out his trading post full of safari-inspired fun gifts.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
• Air Grover Ride Photos: Take home a photo of your awesome ride on Air Grover – a priceless memory of this coaster ride that had you soaring up and diving down through the Sahara.
• Big Bird’s 123-Smile with Me: All your favorite Sesame Street friends are here to meet and greet, share a laugh, a hug – and a photo.