Busch Gardens
Tampa, FL
From collectors
2/26 Site Revised. GSY
'Busch Gardens Tampa' (formerly known as 'Busch Gardens Africa' and 'Busch Gardens: The Dark Continent') is a 335-acre African-themed animal theme park owned and operated by 'SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment' and is their 2nd largest park in terms of attendance behind 'SeaWorld Orlando'. The park officially features 10 roller coasters and 2 water rides among other rides and animal attractions. Its newest roller coaster, 'Iron Gwazi', was opened in early 2022.
Alongside their waterpark 'Adventure Island' (30-acre), Busch Gardens is the anchor of Tampa's 365-acre amusement multiplex.
All machines are being converted to $1.00 per design pressed on Pre-Loaded Zinc pennies.
Machine 11; is located near the Flamingos within the park
Cheetah family, Cheetah Hunt coaster, Cheetah, Cheetah Hunt
Machine 20: is located on Pantopia breezeway.
Giraffes, Kumba Logo, Scorpion Coaster Logo, Zebra.
Machine 22: is located close to the carnival games and children's ride near Iron Gwazi.
Elephant, Montu, Busch Gardens roller coaster tree logo, Falcons Fury.
Machine 23: Cheetah Hunt Gift Shop.
Alligator, Cheetah, Parrot, Prairie Dog
Machine 24: Serpent's Snacks:
Apes, Sand Serpent' logo, Snake, Tortoise
Machine 25: is located in Animal Care,
Animal Care Center' logo with Monkey, Elephant, Rhino, Steam train engine and tender.
Machine 27: outside, across from Cheetah Hunt roller coaster.
Cheetah hunt coaster, single Cheetah sitting on small hill, 3 Cheetahs, Cheetah running with coaster in background.
Machine 29 is in the covered bridge area between Jungala and Stanleyville.
Need scan/ photo of designs on a plain white background.
Jungle Flyer, Tiger head, Orangutan, two large cats
Machine 30: is located by Stanleyville Theatre
'Tigris'Tiger head facing right, 'Tigris' occupied roller coaster car, 'Tigris' logo, Tiger walking left
Machine 31: (2019) is located on the Pantopia breezeway, between the carnival games and the bumper cars area near Kumba
Falcon's Fury (Ride), Giraffe head, Ape walking right with baby on it's back, Elephant walking left with baby behind.
Token Machines: The token machine still remains, but do be advised that with the credit card option, it only allows all 4 coins for $18. Otherwise, $5 each
Token Machine 1 by Sheikra:
1) Lion, 2) Elephant, 3) Giraffe, 4) Tiger.
Retired Machines and Designs:
Retired 1: Ape (v), Parrot (v), Gorilla (v), Iguana (v)
Retired 2: Katonga (h), Gorilla (v), Gator (h)
Retired 3: Elephant (v), Cheetah Chase (h), Rhino (v)
Retired 4: Montu Logo (h), Giraffe (v), Clydesdale (h)
Retired 5: Tiger (h), Gwazi Logo (v), Lion (h)
Retired 6: Monkey (v), Parrot (v), Train (v)
Retired 7: Alligator (h), Park Logo (v), Zebra (h)
Retired 8: Alligator (h), Hippo (h), Lion head (v)
Retired 9: Dragons (v), Flamingo (v), Tiger head (v)
Retired Howl-O-Scream medallions (2017)
Retired 2018 through 2022:
Retired 12: Kangaroo, Hippo, Peacock, Hyena
Retired 13: Skeikra Logo, Tiger and Cubs, Monitor Lizard, Lemur
Retired 14: Giraffe family, Elephant family, Falcon's Fury, Giraffe
Retired 16: Jungle Fliers, orangutan, white tiger family, white tiger
Retired 15: train, Animal Care Center, Animal Care Center, Elephant
Retired 17: Alligator, leopard, Macaw, Meercat,
Retired 18: Sand Serpent Logo, Gorilla and baby, Turtle, Snake
Retired 19: Gwazi Roller Coaster, Flamingo, Lion, Lorakeets.
Retired 21: Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby,, Cookie Monster
Retired 26: Falcon Fury, Giraffe head, Gorilla with baby on back, Elephant with baby Elephant following.
Retired 28: Cobra's Curse, VISE Viper Intl Survey and Excavation, Cobra, Cobra's Curse logo
4/09; Six new pennycollector machines have been added to the park.
2/23/26: Found 3 retired machines for a total of 10 machines at Busch Gardens. All machines are filled zinc planchets or blanks.
Machine 11 - near Flamingos. Rolling short.
Machine 20 - Pantopia breezeway . Next to girrafe make-a-mold machine. Kumba & Scorpion ride pennies. Is back in action and not retired
Machine 22 - at Iron Gwazi, next to IRON Gwai mold maker machine. Montu & Falcon's Fury ride pennies
Machine 23 - moved from Cheetah Hunt gift shop. Now at front entrance area neat Marrakesh Market
Machine 24 - moved from Serpent's Snacks. Now at front entrance area near Marrakesh Market.
Machine 25 - Animal care / train by elephant make-a-mold machine. Is back in action and not retired
Machine 27 - outside, across from Cheetah Hunt roller coaster. Cheetah Hunt ride pennies
Machine 29 - in the covered bridge area between Jungala and Stanleyville. Rolled short
Machine 30 - near Stanleyville Theatre. Tigris ride pennies. Is back in action and not retired.
Machine 31 - moved from Pantopia breezeway. Now in Animal care area next to make-a-mold machine. Falcon's Fury ride penny
Machine 11 & 29 rolled a little short. All others rolled fine. This was quite a hunt for machines today. JLT
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 11 - is located near the Flamingos within the park | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 22 - located at Iron Gwazi | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 23 - near Marrakesh Market | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 24 - near Marrakesh Market | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 27 - outside, across from Cheetah Hunt roller coaster | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 29 - is in the covered bridge area between Jungala and Stanleyville | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 31 (2019) located on the Pantopia breezeway, between the carnival games and the bumper cars area near Kumba. | 4 | Penny |
| Token Machine 1 - By Sheikra | 4 | Token |
| Machine 30 (2019) - Near Stanleyville Theatre | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 20 - Pantopia Breezeway | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 25 - Animal care / train area | 4 | Penny |
| Retired 13 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 14 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 15 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 16 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 17 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 18 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 19 | ? | Penny |
| Empty | ? | Penny |
| Retired 6 to 9 | ? | Penny |
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