Cheetah Hunt, Steel roller coaster in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida, US.
Cheetah Hunt is a steel roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay featuring about 4,400 feet (1,340 meters) of track with three motor launches that accelerate riders to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour). The route passes through the Edge of Africa section with a 102-foot (31-meter) drop and sharp turns throughout the layout.
The ride began construction in 2010 and opened in 2011 after extensive testing during the first months of that year. It marked a major expansion of the park using a launching system not previously featured at the facility.
The coaster draws inspiration from cheetah speed and agility, with live animals visible in the nearby habitat creating a connection between wildlife and the ride. Visitors experience how the animal theme shapes the attraction's design and setting.
Plan for longer wait times on warm days when the park is crowded. Visit early in the day or during late afternoon hours when crowds tend to be lighter for a shorter queue experience.
The ride uses a former monorail station as its loading area, an unexpected design feature that shows how the park repurposed existing infrastructure. This creative reuse of the old station structure adds an interesting backstory to the visitor experience.
Location: Tampa
Address: 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +18138844386
Website: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/cheetah-hunt
GPS coordinates: 28.03434,-82.42013
Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51
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