With its timeless appeal and classic design, the Conservation Carousel is a beloved attraction for guests of all ages. It features 42 hand-carved animals, two accessible chariots, and is covered by a pavilion for year-round use. Proceeds from each Carousel ticket purchase go toward our Big 6 conservation programs.
Open year-round based on weather and attendance.
Carousel Ticket Prices
Zoo Guest (per person)
$3.00
Zoo Member Wild Ride Punch Pass
$25.00 (10 punches)
Lighthouse Point Splash Pad
Jump through water streams, zoom down the lighthouse slide, and cool off from the hot summer sun at the Lighthouse Point Splash Pad, sponsored by Just Right Heating and Cooling.
Open during the summer months.Lighthouse Point Splash Pad is FREE for all zoo guests.
Sponsored by
Creekside Playground
The Creekside Playground is a shaded play area that overlooks Emigration Creek. This playground is the perfect place for kids to connect with nature and for parents to relax after a long day at the zoo.
Open during the summer and fall months. Creekside Playground is FREE for all zoo guests.
Zoofari Express - CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
The Zoofari Express Train Ride is closed due to year-long construction of our new exhibit, Wild Utah, with a tentative re-opening in spring, 2024. Once open, zoo goers will get a spectacular view of the amazing animal habitats in both the African Savanna exhibit and the new Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit.