Guide To Your Favorite Orlando Theme Park Rides

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The Cypress Gardens 2007 concert series includes performances by Craig Morgan, MercyMe, Audio Adrenaline & Aaron Shust, Kansas, Fiesta Musical w/ Ismael Miranda & N'Klabe, Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy, The New Cars, Travis Tritt, Steve Miller Band, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Third Day, Jesse McCartney, LeAnn Rimes, The Jonas Brothers, JoJo, Nick Lachey, Gretchen Wilson, Lonestar, REO Speedwagon, and Josh Turner.

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Lawn seating for all, limited reserved seating is available.

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Double your fun as you race off to adventure on this grand carousel! This double-decker delight features a menagerie of brightly painted animals grandly dancing up and down as they parade around a beautifully detailed and ornate platform. For those not wanting to race the jumpers and prancers, the Boardwalk Carousel also features elegant chariot or gondola seating as well. This timeless ride will enchant passengers with its beauty and fun.

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Height Req: 42 inches unless accompanied by adult.

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All aboard for a train ride of historic proportions! The Citrus Line Railroad will carry passengers along a track that encompasses both Paradise Pier and Adventure Grove. A narrated history of Cypress Gardens accompanies guests as they chug along the scenic route, which includes stops at Flagler and Pope Stations. Learn how the gardens were created out of a swamp by Dick and Julie Pope and how it has evolved over the years into Cypress Gardens Adventure Park.

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Height Req: 42 inches minimum unless accompanied by adult.

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Take to the air like the daring but graceful Delta Kite Flyers from the historic water ski show. Strap in and experience the thrill of flying! Lay on your stomach or back and take off into the wild blue yonder as you are lifted high in the air and tilted forward giving way to the exhilarating sensation of free flight.

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No, don't go looking for John Travolta, just expect a unique spinning and rocking ride like you've never seen before! Passengers are strapped to a circular deck on a motorcycle-style seat, looking out, which creates an extraordinary view. Then, the deck spins in circles while swinging from side to side for one wild ride!

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Little knights and dainty damsels will thrill to taming these silly dragons! Step into the belly of these colorful creatures and take off on circular adventure. As the dragon rounds the track, passengers can spin their dragon itself. Who will end up dizzier, the rider or the dragon?

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Height Req: Under 36 inches must be accompanied by an adult.

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Wild mouse coasters have long been a favorite of coaster enthusiasts everywhere, with their single cars and hair-pin turn tracks. Fiesta Express offers just enough of a thrill for the younger set to be the perfect introduction to the fine art of coaster riding.

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Grab your fire helmet and jump on the ladder truck! The fire brigade takes off and as it circles the "burning building", it's up to the Fire Brigade to put the fire out!

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Slip, slide and away you go! Climb to the top of the 90 foot summit and then zoom down the slippery slope, slaloming over hills as you go. Kids of all ages will enjoy this favorite childhood past time in a truly big way!

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Height Req: under 42 inches with an adult. 42 inches to ride alone.

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Blast off on an adventure of cosmic proportions! Galaxy Spin is set to whirl you into orbit on this crazy, spinning mouse-style coaster. Take a truly dizzying ride, as the single cars spin around while they dip and dive through the hair-pin twists and turns of the track. Coaster enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the out-of-this-world ride!

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Height Req: 42-48 inches must ride wth adult, above 48 inches may ride alone. Under 42 inches may not ride.

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Rev it up and off they go! Mini trucks and cars with just a touch of attitude will make the littlest tykes feel just like the big guys roaring down the road!

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Height Req: Minimum 42 in. to ride, maximum 52 inches.

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If you're looking for head-over-heels, completely over-the-top excitement, Inverter is for you! It's a five-story high thrill, where you are strapped in and swung back and forth, higher and higher until you finally flip a full 360 degrees, but not before you hang suspended upside down for a few tense seconds. And once you come back down, it's not over yet! Get set to flip again and again!

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Aspiring drivers will adore navigating these colorful jalopies around the track. Put on your driving gloves and get ready for a Sunday drive any day of the week!

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Height Req: Minimum 36 inches unless accompanied by adult.

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After enjoying the water ski show, some kids want to ski but some just want to drive the boat. Junior Rampmasters puts little drivers behind the wheel and lets them imagine skimming across the water.

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Height Req: Minimum 42 in. to ride, Max. 56 inches.

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The name says it all! Bounce up and down and around and round just like a pinball out of the chute! Strap in and hold on to this cousin of the Tilt-A-Whirl as the cars navigate up and down at the end of long arms as they spin around the center tower.

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Like a sudden storm on the Okeechobee, this steel coaster offers up quite a ride. With left-right swerving, sudden speed bursts and camel backs, the ride also offers enough excitement for teens to create a great family experience.

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Height Req: 36-42 must ride with adult, 42 inches may ride alone.

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Timeless boardwalk fun is epitomized by one of the earliest amusement rides, the Ferris wheel. Since its introduction at the World Fair in 1893, millions of people have enjoyed the panoramic view from atop this gracefully turning ride. Paradise Sky Wheel will lift guests 100 feet in the air over the kaleidoscope of flowers surrounding Paradise Pier, giving them a breathtaking view of Cypress Gardens.

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Height Req: Minimum 42 inches unless accompanied by adult.

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Walking like an Egyptian was never this fun! Face the fury of the Pharaoh, an Egyptian Barge determined to take it's passengers on a wild ride. Feel the rush of 80 mph wind in your hair as you swing to and fro, defying gravity as you catapult back and forth until you're sure you can't go any higher - but you do!

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How can we spin you? Let us count the ways! Get ready for a fast-paced, in-your-face ride guaranteed to get your blood pumping. Strap yourself in and hang on tight as you are taken head over heels while your individual seat spins around and the entire ride lifts upward and rotates.

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It's a dogfight of aerial fun as these petite planes take off for a ride sure to delight a child's heart. Round and round and up and down, always making a perfect landing!

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Height Req: Minimum 42 in. to ride, Max. 52 inches.

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Become the engineer on this fun express as the cars circle the track. Complete with an engine car, two passenger cars and, of course, a caboose, little passengers will love this colorful train. Dont forget to ring the bell!

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Height Req: 42 inches without an adult.

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Anchors away! This tug boat only tows a load of fun so hop on board and get set for sea-farin' excitement! The unique rocking and whirling motion sets a course for adventure and will enchant passengers of all ages.

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It's just like an underwater adventure! We'll swing your partner round and round on this miniature version of the Yo-Yo. This colorful swing ride is just enough excitement for the little ones as they glide in gentle circles around a school of sea creature friends.

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Who needs road rage when you have bumper cars? Strap in, hit the gas and off you go! It doesn't matter which way or who you hit - just have a blast!

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Height Req: Minimum 50 in. and 8 yrs. to ride. ?? in. and 13 yrs. to ride alone.

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See ride attendant for minimum height to ride alone...

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Soar through the clouds like a bird on wing as Soaring Scooters takes riders on a dipping and soaring skybound adventure. Passengers are secured into 2-passenger "scooter" cars suspended at the end of cables and as the ride swings round, the cars soar almost parallel to the ground for an exhilarating flight.

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Height Req: Min. 36 inches to ride; 36-44 in. with adult; over 44 in. alone.

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NOW OPEN! The historic, classic out-and-back style wooden coaster graced the sands of Panama City Beach's Miracle Strip Amusement Park from 1963 until its closure in 2004. As the first coaster of its kind to operate in the state of Florida, the Starliner finds a fitting home in the state's original theme park. It is one of only eleven famed John Allen coasters still in operation worldwide.

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A true classic for roller coaster buffs and historians.

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All kids love to be tossed up in the air and adults love to hear their giggles as they are gently caught on their way back down. Stars & Stripes thrills little ones in much the same way as they strap in and bounce up and down for an exciting ride.

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Climb aboard the 6-man white water raft and ride the surge that carries passengers more than 60 feet in the air before careening down and twisting and turning river - all while the raft itself spirals in riotous circles!

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Put your pedal to the metal and venture down the highway to fun! These super-small semi's are perfect for the littlest of beginner drivers to go truckin'! A simple track makes it easy for little truckers to "keep it between the ditches."

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Height Req: No guest under 3 yrs. 3-6 yrs must ride with adult.

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Out of the depths of the murky bog comes fearsome family fun... it's Swamp Thing! Suspended coaster action for all ages is set to soar and swoop over Paradise Pier. Harnessed safely in open cars hanging underneath the track, guests will race over 1,122 feet of twisting, turning peaks and valleys at thrilling speeds, sure to elicit screams of excitement.

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Fly up, up and away in our beautiful balloons! These gondolas rise 35 feet in the air and offer a spinningly good time! Each gondola can be spun as all the cars rotate around the tower for an amazing ride!

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Height Req: Under 42 inches must ride with an adult.

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Avast me mateys, it's time to set sail for the high seas! Buccaneers of all ages can walk the plank to The Pirate Ship and swing into wild adventure. This ship sets sail on a rockin' good ride, swinging pirates to and fro toward a bounty of fun!

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Height Req: Under 36 inches must be accompanied by guest over 48 inches.

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Strap in and hang on! Thunderbolt lifts passengers in a slow and agonizing ascent up and up and up its formidable tower and just when it seems like it can't go any higher, it does. But suddenly you stop and hang precariously for what seems like an eternity. Suddenly, you drop again, plunging 120 feet to the ground in a high-speed free fall so fast the scream doesn't even get a chance to leave your throat.

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It just wouldn't be an amusement park without the classics and the Tilt-A-Whirl is definitely a boardwalk favorite! The spinning and tipping of brightly colored cars attract children of all ages, as they tilt and turn over hills and valleys. It's a ride that will delight all!

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Height Req: 32-46 inches must ride with an adult.

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It's off to the races with the cutest of prancing ponies to pull colorful carts around the track. The little ones take the reins and race in a derby of excitement!

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Height Req: Minimum 42 in. to ride, Max. 52 inches.

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Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne took their toll on quite a bit of the gardens during the construction phase, but one wooden structure remained unscathed by the fury of nature and now stands ready to take guests on a wild ride of its own. Triple Hurricane is the park's signature wooden coaster, styled in the out and back design reminiscent of early boardwalk "woodies". Passengers will thrill to this classic-style coaster's lightning fast hills, negative g-forces and exceptional "air-time", all adding up to one exhilarating ride.

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Height Req: Must be 36 in. to ride; 36-42 in. must ride with an adult; 42 in. and above may ride alone.

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The name says it all! With the help of these colorful wings, children can imagine themselves floating through the air like a junior Delta Kite Flyer, soaring and swooping in looping spirals.

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Height Req: Minimum 42 in. to ride, Max. 52 inches.

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Surf's up! Run the waves of this water coaster with two splashy-splashy paths to take! Grab a raft and take the plunge through drenching zigs and zags until splashing back down to the earth. One water-filled tunnel lets passengers see what's ahead, but the other keeps you in the dark.

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Height Req: 36-42 inches must ride with an adult.

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"It don't mean a thing if you ain't got that swing!" And boy have we got the swing for you! Whirl through the air 25 feet above the ground in an exhilarating circular pattern. Add your own twists and turns in the individual seats for your own unique ride.

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Romp and roll with Mickey and the gang as they blaze new trails in a caravan of crazy safari vehicles.

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See parade route on Guide Map. See Times Guide for parade times.

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An open-air safari vehicle takes you through an African savannah. Animals like giraffes, gazelles, elephants, rhinos and lions freely roam the acres of land, rivers and rocky hills. But watch out for the poachers!

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See Times Guide for hours.

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Mornings usually provide the best safaris.

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Take a nice stroll through the forest. You'll discover birds, fish, magnificent troops of gorillas, an underwater hippo viewing area and many more examples of African wildlife on this "surprise around every turn" walking tour.

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See Times Guide for hours.

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Begin your trek to scale Mount Everest by taking a train ride to your base camp in the Himalayas. But beware of the journey through the Forbidden Mountain, legend says the sacred grounds are protected by the yeti, known to many as the Abominable Snowman!

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Now open! Expedition Everest officially opened April 7th, though many enjoyed a preview during its "soft opening" the preceding six weeks.

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With Disney's typical rich theming, some may tell you this isn't "really" a roller-coaster. Don't believe them...

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Get out of the sun and get set for a close encounter of the bird kind! Your heart will take flight as you watch an amazing assortment of birds enthrall you with incredible flights and humorous natural behaviors.

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See Times Guide for show times.

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Are you ready for a white-water rafting adventure down the turbulent waters of the Chakranadi River? More importantly, areyou ready to get soaked?

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Heed the warning: you may come out completely dry, or as wet as if you were dunked in a swimming pool!

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Explore the mystical Anandapur Royal Forest, and wander through the ruins of an ancient palace inhabited by beautiful and exotic animals. But keep an eye out for giant fruit bats, birds, tapirs, Komodo dragons and tigers!

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See Times Guide for hours.

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Cool off as you enjoy this high-energy tribal celebration of pure pageantry with joyous music, dance and specialty performances. Simba, Timon and Pumbaa lead the way as you and the little ones sing along with your favorite songs from The Lion King movie.

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See Times Guide for show times.

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A great show for all ages, not just kids!

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Pocahontas and Grandmother Willow star in this charming children's show with a host of live animals from North America. But the question is - will you be a protector of the forest?

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See Times Guide for show times.

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Jump into a time rover and zip back 65 million years to try and save one of the last dinosaurs from extinction. But watch out - the Cretaceous period is dark, and these prehistoric beasts can be frightening.

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She's the largest, most complete T-Rex ever found! Dino-Sue is 40 ft. long, 13 ft. tall at the hip, and has an estimated live weight of 6 to 8 tons. Now that's a lot of dinosaur!

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This new attraction features Nemo, the star of the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, Finding Nemo, in a live musical stage show with dancers, acrobats, puppets and animated backdrops.

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Finding Nemo - The Musical has replaced Tarzan Rocks in the Theater in the Wild, which is now fully enclosed and air-conditioned.

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The line can get amazingly long, but equally amazing is how many people fit in the theater!

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Try your hand at these carnival-style games with a prehysterical dino twist.

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This prehysterical spinning coaster sends you through a maze of curves, hills, drops... and the jaws of a dinosaur. You won't be able to control your laughter - or the spinning!

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Slip, slither, slide and crawl through a play maze built around the fun fossil remains of Triceratops, T-Rex and other vanished giants. You can even dig up the bones of a wooly mammoth!

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Board a friendly Triceratops dinosaur and move up, down and around as the entire ride magicially transforms into a giant spinning toy top. Watch out for those flying comets!

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Take a stroll around the Tree of Life®, and discover a lush landscape filled with wildlife. You may even see Galapagos tortoises, lemurs, and cotton-top tamarins!

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This awesome adventure is housed in the root system of the Tree of Life®. Come view the world through bug-colored glasses in this 3-D show featuring Flik and Hopper from the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of A Pixar Animation Studios Film "A Bug's Life". Put on your special "bug eyes" and get ready to see life from an insect's point of view!

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Enter our lush tropical garden filled with exotic animals. This is your pathway to a whole world of adventure. Look out for the giant anteater, exotic boar, Hyacinth macaw and many, many more amazing animals.

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Come connect with some of our animal friends in this petting yard. Here, you'll find a number of rare, domesticated breeds from across the globe.

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Welcome to the hub of our global conservation involvement. Enjy live animal encounters and interactive exhibits while learning interesting facts about animal habitats around the world. You'll even get an in-depth look at the incredible care our creatures receive through veterinary attention, nutrition and research programs.

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See Times Guide for hours.

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Take a walk on the wild side! You'll see amazing cotton-top tamarins on this leg of our outdoor discovery trail. Plus, you'll get helpful hints on how to share the world, and your own backyard with animals.

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See Times Guide for hours.