Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
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SPRING/SUMMER 2016 DREAMSCAPES 39 the-scenes rescue and rehabilitation work SeaWorld undertakes to help save wild man- atees. Here, you can step into a working wild manatee acute-care facility, come face- to-face with animals that have been ill or injured, and follow their journey to recovery. While a guided tour of the entire facility has been available for years, with 10 per cent of the cost donated to helping wildlife, the park has now opened up sec- tions of the manatee rehabilitation area for complimentary viewing to all guests. With the "surfacing" of Mako in June, SeaWorld Orlando will include five coasters in its diverse ride portfolio: Journey to Atlantis, Kraken, Manta, Shamu Express and Mako. BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY Also opening this summer, Cobra's Curse is definitely our family's most anticipated attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Here's why. The spin coaster will be the only one of its kind in the world, featuring a men- acing 13,607-kilogram snake king icon and a 21-metre vertical lift that will take thrill- seeking riders within inches of its 1.2-metre-long fangs. A three-and-a-half- minute ride will have you spinning forward and backward as it takes you on a whirlwind of exciting explorations. Before you board the new ride, you will be just inches away from an 11-cubic-metre snake exhibit in the queue line, which will include Jameson's mambas, Angolan pythons, and rhinoceros and gaboon vipers. This multi- level exhibit reflects the theme of the ride while featuring several animal husbandry and enrichment components designed with the welfare of the snakes in mind, including nat- uralistic design elements, controlled heat sources and humidity control. Next, meet the wilder residents of Busch Gardens on a Serengeti Safari tour and then head to Jungala for serious close encounters with orangutans and tigers. The SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Canadian Resident Offer is US$59 adult/child (plus tax) and available for single-day purchase at seaworld.ca or through CAA or a travel agent. Tickets are good for single-day admission and must be redeemed by August 31, 2016. SeaWorld San Diego Canadian Resident Offer pricing is US$52 adult/child (tax included) and available for purchase at seaworld.ca/sandiego. Tickets are good for length of stay (seven days' admission from first day of visit) and must be redeemed by December 31, 2016. Proof of Canadian residency is required at the front gate. SAVE WITH THE CANADIAN RESIDENT OFFER