Nairobi Region at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The exotic Nairobi Region at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is thriving with dense and lush greenery. Take a walk around the Nairobi Region and relax amongst sculpted garden landscapes as you stroll through the gardens. With the Serengeti Express Train passing through Nairobi Train Station, this region tends to get busy with people getting on and off the train.
Apart from the Serengeti Express Train, the Nairobi Region features no attractions or rides at Busch Gardens. It does however, have a wide range of animal encounters. Meet the vets and doctors who take care of the parks animals. Book yourself onto one of the park tours here or even get up close and hand feed some of the animals here. See Villa Giant’s Ride Guide for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay here.
Nairobi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers a vibrant and immersive experience where visitors explore diverse animal habitats and engage with unique wildlife. The area features the Myombe Reserve, home to majestic gorillas and playful chimpanzees, where you can observe their fascinating behaviours in a lush, forested environment.
Nairobi’s scenic walkways and exhibits bring you closer to nature, making it an ideal spot to learn about conservation while enjoying the animals in their carefully designed habitats. Nairobi also features tranquil gardens and pathways that enhance the immersive atmosphere, making it a relaxing yet exciting area to explore between animal encounters.
What’s at Nairobi Region at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
In addition to primates, Nairobi showcases colourful flamingos and giant tortoises, adding variety to the experience. You can visit Animal Connections, where experts introduce you to smaller mammals, reptiles, and birds, often providing hands-on encounters. The educational focus in Nairobi ensures visitors leave with a deeper understanding of wildlife conservation and animal care.
The lively atmosphere and engaging displays make Nairobi a must-see stop for animal lovers at Busch Gardens. You can have a lot of fun in Nairobi at Busch Gardens by exploring animal exhibits like the Myombe Reserve, where gorillas and chimpanzees captivate with their playful and social behaviour. You can get hands-on with smaller animals at Animal Connections, adding excitement and education to your visit. Walking through the lush gardens and watching flamingos and giant tortoises adds a relaxing yet engaging element to your day. With interactive animal encounters and opportunities to learn about conservation.
Asian Elephants Wild and Free
Visit the Elephants in the Nairobi Region of the park and see just how large they are in the flesh. Also, you can see Asian elephants in the Pantopia region at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The Asian elephants live together in a herd. Elephants are herbivores, meaning that they eat fruits and vegetation only in their diets. They are extremely sociable with each other and stay together as a group. Come and watch the beautiful elephants as they roam freely in their habitat.
Watch them care and tend to their young. There is a tour behind the scenes in the elephant enclosure called ‘Elephant Insider Tour’. The tour lasts for roughly half an hour and allows you to see the elephants up close. Meet their friendly keepers and find out information about the elephants. There are age restrictions in place on the tour and having to be 10 years or more is a stipulation. Booking in advance is advisable, but not essential.
Penguin Point
Visit the elegant Penguins at the Nairobi Region of Busch Gardens. They are so fascinating to watch. The penguins here are African penguins and they live together as a huge colony. They love to swim in the chilled pool of their enclosure to cool off. Florida seems like a hot place for the penguins, but it’s an easy mistake to make. These African penguins live in warmer weather conditions.
Also, they are now very used to the Florida climate. Book a place on the ‘Penguin Insider Tour’ and take a closer look at the penguins and how they live. The tour takes around 30 minutes and is very good. There are age restrictions in place. Guests have to be over 5 years old to take the tour. Reservations are advisable, but not always necessary.
Primates at Nairobi Region
Gorillas: The gorillas at Nairobi in Busch Gardens captivate visitors with their immense size, strength, and intelligent behaviour. You can watch them interact in their lush, forested habitat, often playing, foraging, or relaxing in groups. These majestic primates demonstrate complex social dynamics, making every visit a unique experience as they engage with each other.
With plenty of space to roam and climb, the gorillas thrive in an environment that mimics their natural surroundings, allowing you to observe them up close while learning about their conservation and the efforts to protect them in the wild.
Chimpanzees: The chimpanzees at Nairobi in Busch Gardens entertain visitors with their energetic and curious nature. You can watch them swing from branches, use tools, and interact with one another in their forested habitat, showcasing their incredible intelligence. These primates engage in playful and social behaviours, often communicating through vocalizations and gestures.
This only adds to the excitement of observing them. With their active lifestyle and intriguing group dynamics, the chimpanzees offer a fascinating look into the lives of one of humanity’s closest relatives while highlighting important conservation efforts.
Lemurs: Seeing the lemurs at Nairobi in Busch Gardens excites visitors as these lively primates leap from tree to tree with incredible agility. You can observe their social interactions, playful behaviour, and curious nature up close, as they often explore their environment or relax in groups. You can also see lemurs in the Edge of Africa Region at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
The lemurs’ expressive eyes and bushy tails make them a favourite among guests, offering a fun and engaging experience. With their active movements and distinct calls, they bring energy to the exhibit, while also serving as ambassadors for the conservation of their species from Madagascar.
Reptiles at Nairobi Region
Aldabra Tortoises: Visiting the beautiful Aldabra tortoises at Nairobi in Busch Gardens offers a unique experience as you get up close to these ancient, slow-moving giants. You can marvel at their massive size and thick, wrinkled skin while watching them leisurely explore their habitat. Known for their long lifespans, the Aldabra tortoises often graze on vegetation or rest in the sun.
Therefore, creating a peaceful and fascinating scene. Their gentle demeanour invites curiosity, making the encounter both relaxing and educational, especially as you learn about their native habitats and conservation efforts.
Nile Crocodiles: Finding the Nile crocodiles at Nairobi in Busch Gardens brings excitement as you spot these powerful predators lounging or gliding silently through the water. Their massive jaws and armoured bodies impress visitors, offering a thrilling view of one of Africa’s top predators. You can observe them basking in the sun or lurking just below the surface.
Unquestionably, showcasing their stealth and strength. With their menacing appearance and fascinating behaviour, the Nile crocodiles provide a captivating and unforgettable experience, while also teaching about their role in the ecosystem and conservation efforts.
Animal Connections – Nairobi Region at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
In the Animal Connections building you can see some of the animals close up and personal. Be treated like a VIP guest and participate in a feature with one of the exotic animals. Experience the life of a star with a hair and make-up session as well as choosing your clothes from the wardrobe. Go on set and feature in a short film with the star of the show.
Of course, it’s one of the animals from the park. You never know which animal it could be. Be prepared for any! An owl or a monkey. Or even a lemur or lorikeet as well as, the colourful macaws. The script is visual for yourself and green screen technology enhances the short film. At the end of the performance you can even purchase the DVD to take home.
Pink Flamingos: See the pink flamingos roaming from the Bird Gardens Region at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Discovering the pink flamingos delights visitors with their vibrant colour and graceful presence. You can watch them wade through the water, stand on one leg or dip their beaks to feed, creating a serene yet captivating scene.
Their bright pink feathers and synchronized movements add a lively splash of colour to the area, making them a standout attraction. Observing their social interactions and learning about their unique diets and habitats makes the experience both fun and educational, adding charm to your visit at Busch Gardens.
Two-Toed Sloths: Come and see the tree dwelling sloths in the Nairobi Region of the park. Find out why the sloths are slow moving creatures. See them for yourselves as the hang from the trees watching the world pass by. The sloths here are not lazy animals, but are naturally live at a slow pace. Hence the reason why, they are easy to spot and observe.
Bring the family to see their laid back lifestyle in their own habitat. As yet there is no insider tour associated with the sloths yet. However, their handlers and trainers are always on hand to answer any questions.