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Busch Gardens lets your students watch their lessons come to life We’re here to let you in on a little secret — but only if you promise not to tell your students. Busch Gardens® isn’t just an incredible theme park. Sure, we
may have 422 acres of thrilling rides and roller coasters that will make even the most stoic teenagers shriek with glee.
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But we’re also a hands-on classroom, laboratory and performance space, where your students can watch their lessons come to life. Busch Gardens makes lesson planning easier for teachers, too. We’ve created group tours and educational programming for a range of age groups, from elementary school to high school. Whether you’re explaining the principles of physics or the effects of green technology, the excitement of standing on stage or the importance of wild animal habitats, we have an unforgettable field trip for you. Many of our tours even have student worksheets and other educational planning materials — perfect for extending the impact of your Busch Gardens visit. Here’s a closer look at a few of our most popular group tours. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance, and there are certain restrictions on tour dates and the number of guests.Tour tickets are $13.50 per person.
Coasters 101: Learning in Motion Science and technology come racing to life with a behind-the-scenes
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tour of the world’s most exhilarating roller coasters: Loch Ness Monster® and Griffon®. Our expert guides will lead your group into the control rooms and maintenance bays of these incredible machines, where you’ll explore the science behind the thrills. And with frontof-the-line ride access, students will feel physics at work.
Verbolten® Insider Tour: The Latest in Roller Coaster Technology Experience the magic of Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster: the fearinducing Verbolten. Discover how our multi-launch masterpiece twists and turn through the Black Forest, with exclusive access to the event building and priority access for a one-time ride.
Wolf Encounter: A Howling Good Time Bring your pack to Busch Gardens for an up-close encounter with America’s top predator: the often-misunderstood gray wolf. Students will learn more about the important role wolves play in the wild, their fierce loyalty and what we can do to help them survive in the modern world. Depending on the day, you may even meet a few more of our animal ambassadors.
Busch Gardens Insider: The Ultimate Educational Experience Do your students think they know what it takes to run the world’s most beautiful theme park? Sign up for our Insider tour and go behind the scenes.