The pretense of the attraction was that guests are going on a normal safari ride which turns into a search for a lost driver named Scooter Roberts.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Rhino Rally on May 11, 2000, a safari-themed attraction utilizing land rovers and a river ride section.

As of May 1, 2010 the water portion of Rhino Rally was closed permanently for construction of Cheetah Hunt, and the theme of the ride changed to rescuing a lost driver named Scooter Roberts.

In January 2015, Busch Gardens confirmed speculation Rhino Rally would close permanently.

[6] In June 2001, one of the cars flipped over during the ride while the driver was crossing over a narrow path in the track while reportedly "acting goofy".