Adventure Island to debut new interactive splash and play zone for 2023

TAMPA, Fla. — Adventure Island Water Park will debut a new splash and play zone when it opens for the 2023 season.

Shaka-Laka Shores, which opens March 4, is a new splash and play zone with 25 individual elements and a kid-friendly play area designed for younger guests.

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The newest addition features two dozen playful elements, interactive aquatic components, and additional shaded areas, making it ideal for kids.

Busch Gardens park president Neal Thurman said Shaka-Laka Shores’ vibrant and interactive elements gives kids a playful space to splash and explore.

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“Shaka-Laka Shores will bundle the elements of excitement and interactivity to serve as another great option for families experiencing Adventure Island,” Thurman said.

Shaka-Laka Shores and recently opened attractions, Rapids Racer and Wahoo Remix, are part of the waterpark’s most significant expansion in decades.

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More information on Adventure Island and Shaka-Laka Shores can be found here.

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