As many of you know, we are in the process of opening our most immersive roller coaster ever, Verbolten. But before our guests can experience this one-of-a-kind ride, Verbolten will go through a myriad of tests that must be completed well before anyone is allowed to ride Verbolten. Our first step is done, the track is up, and manufacturer (Zierer) testing has begun.

If you like pink, or you’re just a fan of funky flowers, check out loropetalum.

Hi everyone! As my first blog from the Highland Stables I decided it was perfect to fill you in on our new arrivals this spring. If you’ve ever walked past the stables it’s hard to miss our flock of Scottish Blackface Sheep as they graze on the grass or greet guests in the hallway. At the Highland Stables, we mimic a traditional Scottish farm from our majestic Clydesdales and ever learning Border Collies to welcoming new lambs in the spring.

Busch Gardens is partnering with An Achievable Dream (AAD) in supporting the vision that every child deserves the opportunity to accomplish their dreams. AAD is a nonprofit, year-round, extended day public school based in Newport News, Va.

Recently, the Park Operations leadership team at Water Country USA got together to recertify our lifeguarding skills. We spent a Saturday at Water Country USA practicing CPR, AED, and First Aid methods. The next day, the group met again to complete the classroom portion of lifeguarding review. Then we headed to the Hampton YMCA to practice those skills in the water.

On Saturday, March 31, millions of people will participate in Earth Hour, one of the world’s largest public environmental actions. At 8:30 p.m., people from across the globe will switch off the lights at their homes and businesses for one hour, and we will be one of those businesses. The act of turning off the lights helps acknowledge a commitment to go beyond the hour with actions that benefit the planet in the year ahead.