New park president set for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
'I'm thrilled for the opportunity to lead the team at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as we make significant investments in the park to improve the infrastructure, operations and overall park experience for our guests,' Davis said in a news release.
'There are a lot of exciting things happening at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay right now – and even more to come soon,' he said.
The park, owned by Orlando-based United Parks & Resorts, plans to open an area called Wild Oasis this spring. Among its attractions will be a drop tower surrounded by jungle scenes, a multilevel climbing structure, splash pad, scavenger hunt and animal interactions.
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Davis has also worked at Sesame Place Philadelphia, Playland Park in New York, Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Connecticut, Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream in New Jersey and Dorney Park in Pennsylvania.
At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, he succeeds Stewart Clark, who left the company last year. Clark had two different stints as president totaling more than five years. He also served as president of Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlando's day resort.
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