The Wolf

Here's a full body look at one of the wolves. They look so much like dogs but there are some differences. The wolves seem to have much longer legs, making them look a lot taller than dogs. They alsoLäs mer
Meeting an Owl

After the Predators show was over, a few of the park workers were outside the theater was a few different animals, teaching about them and answering any questions people might have had. This barn owlLäs mer
Lorikeet Glen

After the animal show with the wolves, we made it back to Lorikeet Glen since it was right next the wolf area. We made it just in time, too. The session we got there for was the last feeding of theLäs mer
Lorikeet

Stroll through Lorikeet Glen and make a bunch of new friends as colorful birds glide down to greet you from the branches of this fascinating, free-flight aviary. Grab some nectar and feed the birdsLäs mer
Feed the Birds

Feeding the lorikeets is so much fun! It feels amazing to have these colorful birds hopping all over me. This is the most fun thing I've done here today!
Feeding Time

I'm surprised that Kathy didn't want to try feeding the lorikeets but she didn't want them sitting on her. I think she was afraid they were going to poop on her!
The Birds and I

I wouldn't mind too much if one of the lorikeets pooped on me. Having the experience of them sitting on you is so much fun! I'm so glad we made it back here in time. I'd be so disappointed if I missedLäs mer
Hungry Birds

I did end up having one of the Lorikeets pooping on me but it wasn't so bad. Since all they seem to eat is that nectar I was feeding them, the poop was just like water. It got on my shoulder and oneLäs mer
Fun with Lorikeets

Feeding the birds is a lot of fun but I didn’t expect them to hop all over me! Well, that’s all part of the fun, I suppose.
Stromboli?

After we left Lorikeet Glen, we passed this cart standing alone and abandoned a little ways off the path. I'm not sure why nothing was being done with this cart. I would think that theme parks wouldLäs mer
Back to France

After we finished up in Lorikeet Glen, we were ready to see more of Busch Gardens so we headed back to France, which was the closest land to Lorikeet Glen.
I always love seeing old painted walls likeLäs mer
Up, Up and Away!

This was the one, and only, ride we got on in Busch Gardens. The sky way was a nice way to get us back to the area of the park where we left off. By going on this ride, we gave our feet a rest and gotLäs mer
Enjoy the Ride!

Kathy looked a bit nervous but also happy as we rode the sky ride. I always like this type of ride because they usually have great views and let me get theme park shots that I ordinarily wouldn't beLäs mer
Almost There!

All too soon we were back in the Land of Dragons and almost ready to disembark. This was a great ride, and I enjoyed it but it also made me a bit sad to think that this was the only ride I'd beLäs mer
A Vanishing Breed

A lot of theme parks have discontinued rides like this. I'm not sure why but they always claim it's for "safety concerns". I've seen reports in the news about people falling out of these carts,Läs mer
The Land of Dragons

The Land of Dragons was as if we'd never left. There was lots of little kids running around and having a lot of fun. Sometimes I miss the days of our kids being small like that. We had so many goodLäs mer
The Curse of DarKastle

Germany was the next land that we came to after the Land of Dragons. Unlike the rest of the park, a lot of Germany seemed to be very dark and foreboding. This castle was one of the first things we sawLäs mer
Stones Wolves

This is one of the wolves standing guard outside of DarKastle and he really adds to the gloomy and gothic atmosphere. Apparently, the Curse of DarKastle is some sort of virtual reality rollercoasterLäs mer
Two German Staples

Not everything in Germany was dark and gloomy. This beer and pretzel shop looks very friendly and festive. We went inside here to see the pretzels being made and, due to how good everything looked, weLäs mer
Mach Tower

After we got our pretzels, we found an open table next to this attraction, Mach Tower. This is sort of like a Free Fall ride but it goes up and down, kind of like Disney's Tower of Terror. I don'tLäs mer
More Mach Tower

Here's a more imposing look at Mach Tower, to give a sense of how high up this attraction goes. Kathy and Veronica have always loved rides like this. Usually, they will ride while I wandered aroundLäs mer
Das Festhaus

Festhaus was the next thing that we came to in Germany. This was a cafeteria-style venue with an Oktoberfest theme and German fare, plus a tap room and live entertainment. This place sounds like a lotLäs mer
Willkommen im Festhaus

Come see a lively show in an iconic festival hall and sample authentic German sausages and potato salad, hot red cabbage, baked chicken, entrée salads, pizza, sandwiches and seasoned corned beefLäs mer
Ready for Oktoberfest

Live performances are going on while you eat. What could be better? The environment here really feels as if you are experiencing Oktoberfest
On With the Show!

Festhaus is beautiful, spacious, and has many varieties of food to choose from, as well as craft beer, if you're into that sort of thing. We don't drink at all but it looked like there was a wideLäs mer