Animals Up-Close
One of my absolute favorite parts of my job is being able to give our guests a personal, up-close experience with our animals at the park. In my area we offer the Animals Up-Close tour, where you will...
View ArticleInternational Vulture Awareness Day
Since today is International Vulture Awareness Day, we thought what better time to introduce you to Busch Gardens’ resident scavenger: our Black Vulture, Attila.If you have seen The Secret Life of...
View ArticleBusting Halloween Wolf Myths at Busch Gardens®
Today the full moon rises, setting the perfect scene for Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens. The only thing missing from this spooky tableau is the silhouette of a howling wolf against the backdrop of a...
View ArticleOwl Bet You Didn’t Know…
It’s that time of year again: time to find Halloween costumes and unpack the spooky décor. Have you ever noticed how many fall and Halloween decorations feature owls? As it turns out, owls have long...
View ArticleConner and Finn Are 11 Months Old
Conner and Finn area already 11 months old and growing fast. They are already weighing in over 50 pounds and getting bigger each day. Full grown they can reach up to 75 pounds! Conner and Finn have...
View ArticleBest of the Busch Gardens Blog 2014: Part One
This chilly February weather weather has us looking forward to warmer temps and the park opening up for the 2015 season next month. Before we start looking ahead, though, we thought we'd take a look...
View ArticleHappy New Year - Celebrating the Year of the Sheep at Busch Gardens
Happy New Year to All!You may wonder why I am wishing you all a Happy New Year, well last Thursday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year. As we say good bye to the year of the horse, we usher...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Lakota
In their Natural Habitat, a gray wolf lives about 5-7 years. In a zoological setting, their life-span can more than double1 to 12-16 years2. If you have been visiting Busch Gardens and Wolf Haven for...
View ArticleGrab a Photo with "Creepy Critters" at Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream
Hello everyone! As we say goodbye to summer and usher in the delightful autumn weather of Virginia, we look forward to things like pumpkin spice—EVERYTHING and the beautiful fall colors. Here at...
View ArticleSnow Days at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Schools are closed! You got to stay home for the day because there are several inches of snow on the ground and you are snuggled in under a warm blanket with coffee and a great movie. It is a...
View ArticleHow To Create Dog Toys From Recycled T-Shirts
As part of our Volunteer Week efforts, our park team members recently donated their time and their old t-shirts to create toys for rescue dogs at the Peninsula SPCA. Read below to learn how to make...
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