Attractions

Carousel

A child rides the carousel on the zebra seat.

Overview

A Carousel Adventure Awaits

Ride one of the nation’s largest hand-carved wooden carousels, featuring 72 beautifully crafted animals and three stationary animal chariots — there’s a favorite for everyone.

Open (weather permitting)

At the Zoo

North Gate

Operating Schedule

The Carousel is open on weekends in March, weather permitting*.

*Due to weather, the carousel is currently closed.

Tickets

Adults: $6.00 ($3.00 for members)

Seniors 65 & Over: $4.00 ($2.00 for members)

Children 0 to 11: $3.00 ($1.50 for members)

Please Note: All seated riders require a ticket.

Riders must be at least 42" tall to ride without a supervising companion.

This attraction is wheelchair-accessible.

The exterior of the carousel, showing the animal-shaped seats.
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