The iconic ride will officially shut down on August 2.

One of Busch Gardens’ most popular roller coasters will be riding into the sunset. The theme park announced Tuesday that it ...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced it will be retiring one of its longtime rides that is considered “an icon” at the Florida ...

For more than three decades, the unmistakable roar of Kumba has echoed across Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a sign that another train of brave riders was about to plunge, loop and barrel-roll its way ...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will retire the Kumba roller coaster after 33 years, replacing it with a new ride called Kumba’s ...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that its popular roller coaster, “Kumba,” will be shutting down after 33 years this August.

The end is coming for Kumba, a roller coaster that has run at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for more than three decades. The final ...

Kumba After 33 years, Busch Gardens’ oldest operating roller coaster, Kumba, will close to make way for Kumba's Revenge, says ...

After 33 years of roars, loops and leg‑shaking drops, one of Tampa Bay’s most recognizable thrill rides is about to take its last lap. Kumba, the steel roller coaster that has been a staple at Busch ...

Famed Busch Gardens Tampa Bay roller coaster is retiring after 33 years - Kumba debuted in 1993 as Florida’s tallest, fastest ...

Kumba closes permanently at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on August 2, 2026, ending a 33-year run. The park plans to replace it ...