Busch Gardens Tampa Bay plans to spend about $40 million in theme park projects as well as an expansion of its Adventure Island water park.

That figure includes the Wild Oasis at Jungala attraction set to debut in May.

“The additions and improvements will be made across our infrastructure, operations, staff recruiting, equipment, as well as adding to our aesthetics with more beautiful gardens and plant life,”  Jeff Davis, park president, said in a news release.

“New animal arrivals are also in the plans, such as the reimaged meerkat habitat set to open this summer, to inspire awe and wonder for all who visit,” said Davis, who moved into his Busch Gardens role in February.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is owned by Orlando-based United Parks & Resorts, which also operates SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove and Aquatica water park in Central Florida.

Improvements to the park’s animal habitats will include a climbing structure for a new group of chimpanzees, a new barn for giraffes and accessibility features for the park’s geriatric Asian elephants.

Wild Oasis, set to open this spring, will spotlight capybaras, squirrel monkeys, tropical birds and giant anteaters.  It also will feature a 35-foot drop tower in an immersive environment, a canopy climb activity and interactive splash pad. A precise opening date has not been announced.

A new element at Adventure Island is Castaway Falls, a multilevel play and splash area. The attraction teases more spring announcements regarding “new thrills and interactive events.”

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival and Concert Series is currently underway, and its Summer Nights event will be held on select dates between May 23 and August 10.

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