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Wild Surge
Busch Gardens Tampa
Location Tampa, Florida, USA
Coordinates 28°02′20″N 82°25′29″W / 28.038953°N 82.424829°W / 28.038953; -82.424829
Section Jungala
Status Under refurbishment, expected to open July 15 2025
Operated April 5, 2008 to November 2022
Rider height 38 inch minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer Moser's Rides
Product Spring Ride
Capacity 14 per cycle
Height 35 feet

Wild Surge is a Junior Drop Tower built by Italian manufacturer Moser's Rides currently located at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, USA. The ride has been standing but not operating since it caught fire during a scheduled maintenance period at the end of 2022.[1][2][3]

On September 17, 2024, Busch Gardens announced they will be opening a new section of the park titled Wild Oasis. This will bring new animal exhibits, a splash pad, and other interactive elements. The section will include a Drop Tower, though it isn't confirmed if this is Wild Surge or a new ride.[4]

References

  1. "Wild Surge - Junior Drop Tower Ride permanently closed at Busch Gardens Tampa, Is Kumba next?". Gotta Go Orlando. 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  2. "Was a Small Fire the Reason Wild Surge Closed at Busch Gardens?". BGT Safari. 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  3. "Confirmation that Wild Surge at Busch Gardens Was Destroyed by Fire Back in 2022". BGT Safari. 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  4. "Busch Gardens to offer a new 'Wild Oasis' in Florida". Theme Park Insider. Retrieved 2025-07-10.