Busch Gardens Cheetah – Run and Hunt!

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Busch Gardens Cheetah – Cheetah Run and Cheetah Hunt

Cheetah run and Cheetah Hunt both feature the iconic Busch Gardens cheetah. One is a world-class animal experience and the other is a world-class roller coaster. You find Cheetah Run and Cheetah Hunt in the Egypt section of Busch Gardens Tampa; both not-to-be-missed attractions for every age group. Both attractions help tell the story of the cheetah with the unique storytelling of Busch Gardens Tampa.

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Check out that Busch Gardens Cheetah run!

Busch Gardens Cheetah Run!

Cheetah Run is an eleven-acre area located next to Cheetah Hunt. Several times throughout the day, you can watch one of the many cheetahs chase down a lure. The lure is attached to a string which is pulled by an electric motor. The lure reaches speeds up to 70mph. The run is 225 feet long, which gives the cheetah opportunities to chase the lure.

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Currently, there are five cheetahs at Busch Gardens Tampa. Several of the cheetahs came from The White Oak Conservation Center (an AZA facility), while others came from a conservation center in South Africa (Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre in DeWildt).

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There are educators stationed around the Cheetah Run area to help answer guests’ questions throughout the day. Inside the exhibit area are video screens and touch screens to offer a closer look.

Busch Gardens Cheetah Hunt!

Cheetah Hunt opened the same time as Cheetah Run and the world-class roller coaster offers a truly unique experience. It’s one of the few roller coasters that actually tells a story without needing to rely on a massive show building or extensive props.

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The Cheetah Hunt queue building is the former station for the monorail (yes, Busch Gardens Tampa had a monorail). Be mindful, because one of the queues takes you to the sky ride.

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The 102-foot launched lift hill leads to a figure-eight track with several helixes. This part of the coaster has always been impressive and gives you the first feeling of the theme. You feel like you are a cheetah that has quickly climbed a tree and you’re circling to catch a glimpse of our prey. The coaster has a few other signature moments that are very engaging, but you need to experience them for yourself!

Busch Gardens Cheetah Run and Hunt Video!

Check out my video that features a cheetah running after the lure and a a ride on Cheetah Hunt (with off-ride and POV video).

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Have you had a chance to see the Busch Gardens Cheetah Run or ride Cheetah Hunt? What was your favorite moment?

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