Rides

There's more to the zoo than animals. Enjoy a journey on one of these exciting rides!  If you have special needs, we are happy to accommodate you.  Please speak to the attendant before boarding your ride.  A fee is charged for each ride.  Click here for a list of fees.

Sky Safari
Put your toes in the treetops as you glide over the zoo’s African exhibit! The Sky Safari opened in 2007 as the first new feature of the zoo’s $9 million African Journey display. You’re sure to enjoy the thrill of this birds-eye view of the zoo.  When the African Journey opens on June 6, 2009, you will see glimpses of lions, zebras, wildebeest, and ostrich from this chairlift as it carries you 38 feet into the air.  Until then, you'll enjoy a sneak peek of the construction site!

Who can ride the Sky Safari?
• Must be age 2 or older to ride.
• Maximum 3 people and 350 pounds per chair
• Anyone under 50” tall must ride with an adult
• Only one rider under 42” tall per chair
• All riders must be able to sit up without assistance

Zoo Train
Hop on board our miniature train at the zoo train station. The shiny red engine pulls four passenger cars through a tunnel and Fort Wayne’s 306-acre Franke Park. The train is a handcrafted, scaled replica of an original 1863 C. P. Huntington locomotive.

Endangered Species Carousel
This magical carousel depicts endangered species from Southeast Asia.  Children and adults alike enjoy the thrill of riding one of these colorful figures.

River Ride
G’day, mates! Climb into your own dugout canoe and explore the Outback at the Australian Adventure.  You’ll float past dingoes, Australia’s wild dogs.  Up ahead, you’ll see our mob of eastern grey kangaroos.  Watch for little joeys peeking out of mom’s pouch!  Don’t miss the brightly colored birds in the walkabout aviary.

Pony Ride
A ride on one of the zoo’s gentle ponies brings a smile to every child’s face. Have your camera ready as the pony strolls the ring with your child on board!  Be sure to find out your pony’s name when you ride. Each pony has an engraved silver nameplate on its bridle.