Busch Gardens Tampa celebrates World Lion Day with lion-inspired festivities

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Busch Gardens Tampa gathers the pride to celebrate World Lion Day on Aug 8. The international celebration brings awareness the most iconic big cat in the World and Busch Gardens is celebrating with special keeper talks, animal enrichment and lion-inspired festivities.

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This weekend, Busch Gardens gives guests the opportunity to learn how they can help with lion conservation with World Lion Day activities. Plus, they’ll learn about the two lion prides and six lions that call the park home. All of Busch Gardens’ lions are part of the park’s participation in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan.

The Edge of Africa Animal Care Team will be celebrating with guests from 10am – 2pm with fun crafts and educational activities for everyone. You may even win a prize!

Even the lions themselves will be getting join in with special cardboard “animals” for the them to play with, ice treats to beat the heat, and the their very own World Lion Day cake!

Take advantage of LIMITED-TIME OFFERS this summer in Tampa. Receive $15 Busch Gardens Bucks when you buy a 2015 Fun Card online. Or, if you’re a Pass Member, bring up to two friends for $25 each!

 

 

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