Rides at the Erie Zoo
Safariland Train
Hours of Operation: During ZooBOO nights only, last ride at 8:30pm, please be in line by 8:15pm. We will close the line at that time to ensure those in line can ride.
Hours of operation vary during off-season.
(Weather, attendance & staff permitting)
$5.00 per non-member
$4.00 per member
The train is located near the front entrance of the zoo next to the Gift Shop. The train is weather and attendance permitting. Every person age 2 and up requires a ticket to ride the train. Anyone 23 months and under does not pay.
You may purchase tickets for the Safariland Train online, at the front gate, or in the Gift Shop. Tickets may be used any time during the season when the train is open.
Wildlife Carousel
Hours of Operation: During ZooBOO nights only, last ride at 8:30pm, please be in line by 8:15pm. We will close the line at that time to ensure those in line can ride.
Hours of operation vary during off-season.
(Weather, attendance & staff permitting)
$5.00 per non-member
$4.00 per member
The carousel is located in the Children's Adventure section of the zoo.
The carousel is weather and attendance permitting. Every person taking a seat on the carousel, regardless of age, requires a ticket. Adults may stand next to/accompany a paying child or infant free of charge. (The carousel is handicap and wheelchair accessible.)
You may purchase carousel tickets online, at the front gate, or at the kiosk in the carousel building (kiosk is credit card ONLY). Tickets may be used any time during the season when the carousel is open.
