Big cats are where it's at — and unless you are going on a safari, you might consider an up-close-encounter with the Bengal tigers at Busch Gardens in Tampa.

The folks at Busch entertainment invited me to check out Jungala, the park's latest enhancement, a 4-acre Congo themed area that targets tweens. It boasts zip line rides for 6 to 13-year-olds, Tree Top Trails — a netted multi-level maze for kids to navigate while their parents look on below, spraying water features and animal habitats, most notably, their incredible tiger exhibit.

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