Tigris (roller coaster)

Tigris
A script text "Tigris" in an orange gradient, trimmed in green, with sublimated tiger stripes. The tail of the "g" curls around and ends in a paw print. An illustration of the top half of the head of a tiger, featuring its eyes, sits atop the script. The words "at Busch Gardens" are in red, tucked into the lower right corner.
View of Tigris from the entrance to the queue
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
LocationBusch Gardens Tampa Bay
Park sectionStanleyville
Coordinates28°02′16″N 82°25′30″W / 28.03778°N 82.42500°W / 28.03778; -82.42500
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateApril 16, 2019 (2019-04-16)
Opening dateApril 19, 2019 (2019-04-19)
ReplacedTanganyika Tidal Wave
General statistics
TypeSteel – Launched
ManufacturerPremier Rides
ModelSky Rocket II
Lift/launch systemLSM Launch
Height150 ft (46 m)
Drop135 ft (41 m)
Length863 ft (263 m)
Speed62 mph (100 km/h)
Inversions1
Height restriction54 in (137 cm)
TrainsSingle train with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train.
WebsiteOfficial site
Quick Queue available
Tigris at RCDB

Tigris is a steel launched roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park in Tampa, Florida, United States. Built on the former Tanganyika Tidal Wave water ride, Tigris officially opened on April 19, 2019 as the park's ninth roller coaster. Tigris is located within the Stanleyville section of the park. The roller coaster and surrounding area re-uses previous infrastructure and landscaping of the former attraction.

Manufactured by Premier Rides, the roller coaster is one of ten Sky Rocket II models built. Tigris utilizes a linear synchronous motor (LSM) system to propel the train through three launches. The roller coaster reaches a maximum height of 150 ft (46 m), a maximum speed of 62 mph (100 km/h), and has a total track length of 863 ft (263 m), though riders traverse around 1,800 ft (550 m) of track. Upon opening, the roller coaster received positive reviews from critics.