TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay reopened to guests Thursday after being forced to close by a city of Tampa water main break that prompted a boil-water alert to be issued to the entire city.
What You Need To Know
- Busch Gardens was closed for several days due to city water main break
- Park closed early Monday. reopened at noon Thursday after repairs complete
- Park said that some "culinary options" would be "temporarily modified"
The theme park closed early Monday and reopened noon Thursday.
“Due to a water main break impacting the city of Tampa, the park will be closed Tuesday, December 8,” the park posted on its website. “We are actively working with the appropriate community contacts and will share additional updates to park operations when available.”
When it reopened Thursday, Busch Gardens said on Twitter that it would "temporarily modify some culinary options" until the city of Tampa confirmed that tap water was safe to drink again.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will reopen and resume regular operations on Thursday, Dec. 10. Due to the City of Tampa water main break, the park will temporarily modify some culinary options until the City confirms that water is safe for consumption. pic.twitter.com/xMA6wkXNPk
— Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (@BuschGardens) December 9, 2020
The city lifted the boil-water notice at about 10 a.m. Thursday.
According to city of Tampa officials, a third-party crew hit a transmission main coming from the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility while performing work in the area Monday. While they repaired the line, residents were urged to boil their water.
To see Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s schedule, visit buschgardens.com/tampa.