RIDES
Carousel
Located on the west side of the Zoo near Bob and Evelyn’s Roadhouse, enjoy the upbeat sounds and the thrill of riding on our authentic 1914 Mangel-Illions Carousel complete with 52 original horses, chariots and band organ. Individual rides may be purchased for $1 per rider.
North American Train
Individual rides may be purchased for $1 per rider.
Pony Ride
Wristbands are not valid at the pony ride. Purchase tickets at the train station. Pony rides are $4 per rider.
Islands of Southeast Asia Boat Rides
Individual rides may be purchased for $1 per rider.
Grange Insurance Stings, Wings N’ Play Things Park
Children's playground.
Jungle Jack's Landing Rides
Jungle River Falls: 1,250 feet of log flume splashing fun that includes two drops; one plummeting guests from 36 feet and the other from 28 feet. With a fourth of the ride 38 feet in the air, this is sure to thrill. There are 16 four-person logs. Riders must be 56 inches tall or accompanied by an adult. Minimum height of accompanied riders is 44 inches.
Sea Dragon: This fully restored coaster features a double out and back, figure-eight layout that begins with a 37 foot hill. The coaster is 1,320 feet long and can reach speeds up to 25 mph. The train has four cars with two rows each, seating two per row. Riders must be 42 inches tall.
Condor Craze: The condors are circling above and guests below need to look alive in this bumper car style attraction. Riders must be 44 inches tall to ride.
Whirligigs: This free-spinning attraction rotates on a pond that makes each whirligig move in its own chaotic motion while the level rises. Riders must be 46 inches tall to ride or accompanied by an adult.
Dust Devil: Stir things up a bit with this classic “scrambler-type” ride as three arms with clusters of cars weave and rotate to really kick up the fun. Riders must be 48 inches tall to ride or at least 36 inches tall and accompanied by an adult.
Jack’s Tea Party: Adults and children can join in this tea party of sorts, while the table top spins, riders manually spin their own tea cups. There are six cups and saucers that can seat up to 24 people per ride. Riders must be 36 inches to ride.
Safari Stampede: Bring on the herd, as this “matterhorn-style” ride spins you and one or two of your friends. There are 16 ride vehicles each holding two to three riders for a total capacity of 28 - 32 per cycle. Riders must be 46 inches or accompanied by an adult.
Journey to Zanzibar: Experience the high seas as you travel to Zanzibar during this high impact family thrill ride ship that swings to heights of more than 50 feet. The capacity is 42 guests per ride; riders must be 48 inches tall to ride or must be accompanied by an adult.
Mission Macaw: Cost is $1. In parks since the 1940s this classic ride gives riders control over their flight by manually controlling the rudder. Eight vehicles can seat up to two riders each. Riders must be 48 inches tall to ride or at least 42 inches and accompanied by an adult.
Swingin’ Gibbons: Glide atop the trees with the greatest of ease on this classic wave swinger that has been popular since the 1970s. Designed for both adults and children to ride together, this ride has 16 adult-sized swings and 16 child-sized swings, for a capacity of 32 riders each time. Riders must be 42 inches tall to ride the outside chairs or 36 inches tall to ride the inside chairs.
Jungle Trek: Experience a one-of-a-kind safari as you drive one of our four-person vehicles through this 1,200 foot jungle trek - no license required. Riders must be 42 inches tall to ride or must be accompanied by an adult. This ride currently closed.
Tiny Tusks: This procession of pachyderms is designed for both adults and children to ride together; riders manually raise and lower their elephant vehicles. There are eight elephants that can seat up to 16 people per ride. Riders must be 36 inches tall to ride.
Golden Frog Hopper: Hop to it! As the Year of the Frog is upon us, this ride takes kids up 25 feet and provides an exciting bouncing descent. Riders must be 36 inches tall to ride.
African Express: This classic electric train features a locomotive, 2 tender cars and a caboose designed for both adults and children to ride together. The ride has a capacity for 24 riders at a time. Riders must be 36 inches tall to ride. Hours of operation for the rides are subject to change without notice. This ride currently closed.
For a list of rides in operation, please call (614) 724-3485