Busch Gardens Map and Brochure (1972)

Location: Los Angeles, California

Years Active: 1954–1979

Busch Gardens is the name of two amusement parks in the United States, owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. The original park is in Tampa, Florida, and the second park is in Williamsburg, Virginia. There were also previously Busch Gardens parks in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California (1964–1979) and Houston, Texas (1971–1973).

The “Busch Gardens” name was earlier used to refer to the gardens developed by Adolphus Busch near his home in Pasadena, California, which were open to the public from 1906 to 1937.

The Busch Gardens amusement parks were initially developed as marketing vehicles for Anheuser-Busch and featured hospitality houses with samples of Anheuser-Busch products. They also included stables that housed many of the company’s Clydesdale horses, which have been associated with Anheuser-Busch since 1933.

Eventually, rides and attractions were added to the parks and over time were developed into full theme parks while still promoting Anheuser-Busch. Busch Entertainment Corporation, now called SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, was created as a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch Companies to run the various parks in 1959.

Busch Gardens Map 1972

The 1972 Busch Gardens map showcases the park’s original themed areas, including the African-themed Nairobi, Stanleyville, and Bird Gardens. Key attractions featured on the map include the Monorail, Serengeti Plain, and animal exhibits that formed the foundation for today’s park layout. The map is a vintage representation of Busch Gardens Tampa’s early development, providing insight into its historical attractions and layout.

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