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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay opens a full hour early, at 8:30 am.
for exclusive use by physics students! Roller coasters will be open!
Engage your students with the experience of physics in action! Our "science of thrills"
expert, Dr. Randy Criss from the University of South Florida Physics Department,
will motivate your students by bringing physics to life in the exciting surroundings
of our world-class theme park. Physics students will also get one hour of exclusive
park ride time plus a live "Physics in Motion" interactive show.
Enhance your students' educational experience by visiting the Biomechanics Stations
located throughout the park from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Measure bite force, take
a closer look at 'super' abilities, and estimate the speed of a variety of animals.
Animal Biomechanics Stations' locations:
- "This Bites!" station: Edge of Africa - Hyena Exhibit
- "Physics of Superman" station: Kenya Pavilion - across from Nairobi Train Station
- "I Feel the Need for Speed" station: Kenya Pavilion - across from Nairobi Train
Station
- "The Power of Oobleck" station: Kenya Pavilion - across from Nairobi Train Station
- "Meet a Busch Gardens Animal Ambassador" : Nairobi Lawn - across from Nairobi
Train Station.
Animal Encounter Times: 10:15, 11:15, 1:15 & 2:15
Teachers will receive a free copy of a physics guide packed full of in-class instructions
with advanced registration.
Presentation show times will be pre-assigned for your group with advanced reservations.
Presentation seating is limited and not guaranteed for groups that arrive on the
day of the event without advanced reservations.
NEW! Physics Day Sleepovers - Come experience the park after dark with a science
twist, exclusive behind the scenes interactions and activities that only Busch Gardens
can bring you. Physics Day sleepovers are offered on the nights of April 27, 2010
and April 28, 2010. Call 1-877-248-2267 for more details.
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