Busch Gardens® Tampa Facebook Fans have spoken, and the name of the baby male gorilla is Enzi. The name was chosen after nearly 2,000 votes were submitted in a Facebook poll. See a video announcing baby Enzi on the Busch Gardens YouTube channel. Enzi means “power” in Swahili, which is...
After a successful gorilla birth last December, Busch Gardens® Tampa is excited to announce the pregnancy of 27-year-old endangered western lowland gorilla, Mary. Mary is expected to give birth in March 2015. See a video ultrasound of pregnant gorilla Mary by clicking here or on Busch Gardens’ YouTube Channel. Mary...
Florida residents - have you been thinking about a 2 park annual pass to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure? Well, NOW is the time to purchase! For a limited time, you get 3 months free! There are three different passes to choose from: Power Pass, Preferred Pass and Premier...
On January 16th, the SeaWorld Orlando Aviculture Team welcomed the first tawny frogmouth chick of the year. Hatched on January 10, this small chick currently weighs under an ounce (21 grams), the equivalent of eight pennies, and will grow to weigh as much as 21 ounces (400-600 grams), or the...
SeaWorld Orlando Returns Two Rehabilitated Manatees to Blue Spring State Park Yesterday, following months of rehabilitation, SeaWorld’s Animal Rescue Team and the Lowry Park Zoo returned two rehabilitated manatees to the waters of Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Fla. The adult male, Sarge, was originally rescued due to...
Thank you IKEA customers and co-workers! The IKEA US Soft Toy Campaign 2014 raised almost $1.2 million. All donations from the IKEA Foundation will enable UNICEF and Save the Children to improve education in 18 countries. You can read the national press release here. For my local friends who shopped...
For a limited time, Florida residents can enjoy 3 days of Disney park fun from just $139, plus tax. Or add a fourth day for just $20 more! Come for a weekend or spread out the fun, because these tickets can be used on non-consecutive days. Below is the fine print:...
I am REALLY late sharing my sister-in-law's famous 2014 Sharp Holiday Cocktails, but my philosophy is better late than never! Those who personally know Mixologist Mindy followed along via Facebook during the month of December. I am sharing so everyone can enjoy these delicious recipes year round! Here is a reminder of...