Sand Serpent, Tampa

Name: Sand Serpent
Address: Busch Gardens, Tampa, 33612, United States
Telephone: (813) 987-5000

#21 among attractions in Tampa

Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride, Theme park

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Facts and practical information

Sand Serpent is a Wild Mouse roller coaster located at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. The ride originally operated at sister park Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia as Wild Izzy in 1996 and later as Wilde Maus from 1997 to 2003. When the roller coaster relocated to the current park, it was renamed Cheetah Chase from 2004 to 2011 before coming into its current name. ()

Length: 1214 ftHeight: 46 ftCoordinates: 28°2'19"N, 82°25'21"W

Address

Busch Gardens40th Street Corridor (Terrace Park)Tampa 33612 United States

Contact

(813) 987-5000

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Tampa

Day trips

Sand Serpent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Busch Gardens Tampa, SheiKra, Montu Roller Coaster, Falcon's Fury.

~440 ftSE
African-themed amusement park and zoo
Busch Gardens Tampa, Tampa
3 min walk • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre African-centered animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida. Owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the park has an annual attendance consistently exceeding 4 million, often ranking second among SeaWorld parks behind SeaWorld Orlando.
~920 ftSW
Roller coaster with a 90-degree drop
SheiKra, Tampa
5 min walk • SheiKra stands as a formidable giant among roller coasters, beckoning the brave to Tampa, Florida. This steel behemoth, located within the thrilling confines of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, offers a heart-pounding experience that catapults it to the top of many...
0.4 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Montu Roller Coaster, Tampa
11 min walk • The Montu Roller Coaster, an adrenaline-pumping highlight of Tampa, Florida, stands as a thrilling testament to modern roller coaster engineering. Nestled within the adventurous realms of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, this coaster has been captivating the hearts of...
~350 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Falcon's Fury, Tampa
2 min walk • Falcon's Fury is a heart-pounding attraction for thrill-seekers visiting Tampa, Florida. Located in the renowned Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, this amusement park ride is not for the faint of heart. Standing tall at 335 feet, Falcon's Fury is the tallest freestanding drop...
~490 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Kumba Roller Coaster, Tampa
3 min walk • Unleashing a roar across the landscape of Tampa's thrill parks, the Kumba Roller Coaster stands as an exhilarating highlight for adrenaline seekers visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This steel beast, known for its intense loops and inversions, has been a centerpiece of...
~490 ftSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Scorpion Roller Coaster, Tampa
3 min walk • Scorpion is a steel roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. Built by Anton Schwarzkopf and designed by Werner Stengel, it opened on May 16, 1980, as the second roller coaster at the park.
~1850 ftSE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Cobra's Curse, Tampa
9 min walk • Cobra's Curse is a steel spinning roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida, United States. The roller coaster, opened in 2016, was manufactured by Mack Rides, features an elevator-style lift, and was the first new ride to open at the park since Falcon's Fury opened in 2014.
0.6 miNE
Park, Water park, Amusement park
Adventure Island, Tampa
16 min walk • Adventure Island is a water park located northeast of Tampa, Florida, across the street from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The park features 30 acres of water rides, dining, and other attractions.
1.5 miNE
Museum, Science museum
MOSI, Tampa
39 min walk • The Museum of Science & Industry is a not-for-profit science museum located in Tampa, Florida. MOSI's funding comes from private donations, corporate sponsors, and support from Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa.
1.1 miS
Golf
Rogers Park, Tampa
29 min walk • Rogers Park Golf Course is a historic public 18-hole golf course in Tampa, Florida. Land for the park was acquired by the City of Tampa in 1947 and was used for picnics and games by black residents during the era of racial segregation in the United States.
~850 ftW
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Tigris, Tampa
5 min walk • Tigris is a steel roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park in Tampa, Florida, United States. Manufactured by Premier Rides and built by T&G Constructors, Tigris officially opened on April 19, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sand Serpent?

Nearby attractions include Falcon's Fury, Tampa (2 min walk), Scorpion Roller Coaster, Tampa (3 min walk), Kumba Roller Coaster, Tampa (3 min walk), SheiKra, Tampa (5 min walk).

How to get to Sand Serpent by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sand Serpent:

Train

Congo Train Station (2 min walk)
Stanleyville (6 min walk)

Bus

30th Street @ 97th Avenue • Lines: 18, 9 (6 min walk)