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BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY OPENS WORLD-CLASS LION & HYENA RIDGE AS PART OF $200 MILLION PARK TRANSFORMATION

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  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay officially opened the 38,000-square-foot Lion & Hyena Ridge on July 25, 2026.
  • The new habitat is part of a $200 million, five-year investment plan to transform the park.
  • The facility houses a coalition of five lions and two hyenas in an AZA-accredited environment.
  • Design features include 270-degree glass viewing areas, interactive cave spaces, overhead bridges, and naturalistic terrain.
  • Animal care elements include heated/cooled rocks, water features, climbing structures, and separate zones to manage the species as natural rivals.
  • The habitat is designed to support the physical, social, and mental well-being of the animals while providing immersive guest experiences.
  • Annual Passes for the park start at $13/month, offering unlimited visits to view the new attraction.