Rides at the Erie Zoo

Erie Zoo Train

Safariland Train

The train is currently operating. The train will be experiencing routine updates throughout the season, so please call before you visit to check on the operation status of the locomotive.
(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 at the front gate or at Yak Bar next to the train line. Tickets may be used any time during the season when the train is open.

Wildlife Carousel

Saturdays & Sundays 10:30am-4:30pm
Monday - Friday 10:30am - 4pm
(Weather, attendance & staffing 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.

Erie Zoo Carousel