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Wildlife Quest is an immersive VR simulation ride that will transport you deep into the jungles of Rwanda where mountain gorillas traverse their native habitat. Experience the magic of coming face to face with these amazing creatures through the use of VR headsets and seats with multidirectional movement. Located in Zoo Central next to Penguin Coast.
Experience the fun of a real old-fashioned carousel ride! Children of all ages will enjoy this famous classic. Carousel rides are $5 per rider ($4 for Zoo Members). The carousel operates daily, weather permitting, during the regular season and is accessible. Children under 2 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
*PLEASE NOTE: Safety is our priority and the carousel may occasionally be closed without notice for maintenance or severe weather.
**Spooky fun ahead! The Jones Falls Zephyr Train route will be decorated for Halloween during October. You may encounter ghosts, witches, skeletons, and more on your journey. Never fear! These decorations are not intended to scare, but please be aware for sensitive riders.**
The Zephyr’s 10-minute ride will leave the train station near the Zoo’s Farmyard and move on the one-mile track behind the African Journey returning to the station through a beautiful section of the Jones Falls Watershed. The locomotive is a detailed scale replica of the original CP Huntington Train built in 1863 and was manufactured by Chance Rides Manufacturing, Inc., Wichita, KS.
The train is open daily from 10am-4pm year round, weather permitting. Rides are $5 per rider ($4 for Zoo Members) – in order to receive member pricing you need to present your membership card. The train is wheelchair accessible but cannot accommodate strollers or motorized scooters. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
*PLEASE NOTE: Safety is our priority and the train may occasionally be closed without notice for maintenance or severe weather.
Zoo Experiences bring you even closer to the animals. From Penguin Encounters to goat brushing at Goat Corral, explore what the Zoo has to offer!
Take home a souvenir from the Zoo’s Wild Things Gift Shop, open all Zoo hours until the last guest exits the park. Plush animals, toys, apparel, gifts, books and more – all with a wildlife conservation theme. You may also inquire at the gift shop for stroller and wheelchair rentals.
NEW! Purchase a souvenir online from the Zoo’s Wild Things Gift Shop.
Don’t just see wildlife, be wildlife with amazingly lifelike face painting at the Zoo! Face painting, provided by Not Just Faces, is $7 for glitter tattoos, $9 for half face painting, and $14 for full face painting. There is also new handprint animal art! Guests make a handprint and watch as our artists turn them into an animal of your choosing. Single and multiple options available. Matboard upgrade available, starting at $18. You can find this attraction at Zoo Central on weekends only in April, May, September, and October, weather permitting, and daily Memorial Day through Labor Day.
