Busch Gardens – The Old Country Map and Brochure (1975 – 2024)
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
Years Active: 1975 – Active
Busch Gardens is the name of two amusement parks in the United States, owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. The original park is in Tampa, Florida, and the second park is in Williamsburg, Virginia.
There were also previously Busch Gardens parks in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California (1964–1979) and Houston, Texas (1971–1973). The “Busch Gardens” name was earlier used to refer to the gardens developed by Adolphus Busch near his home in Pasadena, California, open to the public from 1906 to 1937.
The Busch Gardens amusement parks were initially developed as marketing vehicles for Anheuser-Busch and featured hospitality houses with samples of Anheuser-Busch products. They also included stables that housed many of the company’s Clydesdale horses, which have been associated with Anheuser-Busch since 1933.
Eventually, rides and attractions were added to the parks and, over time, were developed into full theme parks while still promoting Anheuser-Busch. Busch Entertainment Corporation, now called SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, was created as a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch Companies to run the various parks in 1959.
Which is the original Busch Gardens?
The original Busch Gardens is located in Tampa, Florida, USA. It was opened to the public in 1959 by Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company. This Busch Gardens is often referred to as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and is known for its combination of amusement park rides and a zoological park, featuring a wide variety of animal exhibits and attractions, making it a popular destination for both thrill-seekers and animal enthusiasts.
Is Busch Gardens owned by Disney?
No, Busch Gardens is not owned by Disney. Busch Gardens is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, a separate entertainment company. Disney, on the other hand, operates its own theme parks under the name “Walt Disney Parks and Resorts,” which include popular destinations such as Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and others around the world.
