Rides at the Erie Zoo
Safariland Train
Hours of Operation: Weekends 11 am - 3 pm, plus during all ZooBoo event hours
Hours of operation vary during off-season.
(Weather, attendance & staff permitting)
$4.00 per non-member
$3.00 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 ages 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 at the NEW train kiosk next to the Yak Bar (the kiosk is credit card ONLY). Tickets may be used any time during the season when the train is open.
Wildlife Carousel
Hours of Operation: Daily 10 am - 4:30 pm, plus during all ZooBoo event hours
Hours of operation vary during off-season.
(Weather, attendance & staff permitting)
$4.00 per non-member
$3.00 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.