Measuring Up At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

This "phone booth" in the England section of Busch Gardens Williamsburg is actually a height check station for the little ones. They can find out which rides they are tall enough to ride. Whether they are brave enough is a different story.

Lovely Lorikeets, Busch Gardens Williamburg, Virginia

These residents of the Lorikeet Glen at Busch Gardens Williamsburg seemed quite content to keep to themselves and to the feed bowl. There are a variety of birds in the glen, many of which are quite comfortable perching on your finger or shoulder; particularly if you have food.

This Is Oktoberfest At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens Williamsburg presents a variety of shows on a daily basis. In the Festhaus in the Germany area, they present "This Is Oktoberfest."  It includes dancers, singers and a band, in dirndls and lederhosen, performing traditional German music on the round stage in the middle of the hall. As visitors eat brats and their favorite beverage, they can watch and participate in some of the festivities.