A digital map highlighting all of the lure locations was released for the event. In late July & early August 2016, Busch Gardens joined in the Pokémon GO craze and held an event where a number of “lure” locations were maintained for guests to play throughout the park. This map has the addition of Cobra’s Curse and the change of Crown Colony to Serengeti Overlook. This map from 2007 shows the new Jungala area under construction, labeled as “Future Attraction.” Special thanks to “Stingray” Tom for donating this map. ![]() This map has the addition of Swinging Vines and Claw Island in Stanleyville. This map includes Python, which opened on July 1, 1976. The expansion of Busch Gardens continued in the early 1970s with the addition of Stanleyville and the train connecting it to the Boma area. In comparison to the older map above, note the addition of the monorail and Swiss House on the right, and the Snack Bar (#21) out in the parking lot – better known today as Zagora Cafe. This map highlights the addition of Boma, which according to the brochure was scheduled to open in June 1970. This undated map is part of a souvenir booklet from the first several years of the park’s existence. It shows the original layout and features of the gardens that were available to those first guests. This map was printed in The Tampa Times on June 13, 1959, just under two weeks following the park’s public opening on June 1. You can click on most map images to view them in higher resolution. Check out the maps below to see how Busch Gardens Tampa has changed since it opened in 1959. The maps throughout the years are a snapshot of what attractions and other features the park offered at any given point in time. ![]() They also make great souvenirs and give a glimpse into the past. ![]() Park maps serve a practical purpose by helping guests navigate during their visit.
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