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Serengeti Flyer: Tallest, fastest ride of its kind opens at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s newest ride, Serengeti Flyer, is now open.

The ride opened to all guests on Monday after a passholder preview that started last week.

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The ride sends passengers soaring above 65-acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G moments before plunging back toward the Earth.

“As the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, Serengeti Flyer joins a world-class portfolio of attractions, offering breathtaking views of the park and a one-of-a-kind experience for all our guests,” said Neal Thurman, Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Read: Ready to fly? Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces Serengeti Flyer opening date

Click here to learn more about the ride.

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.

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