Located in the Shores region, near Manatee Coast, enjoy sights and sounds of our historic 1914 Mangels-Illions Carousel. Our fully restored band organ operates intermittently throughout the day, please call 1-614-645-3400 for specific times.

  • March 4 - May 26: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • May 27 - August 13: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • June 17: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Zoofari)
  • August 14 - September 4: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekends (including Labor Day)
  • September 5 - October 29: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (12 p.m. - 8 p.m. during Boo at the Zoo on Fridays and Saturdays; 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. during Boo at the Zoo on Sundays)
  • October 30 - November 15: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends only
  • November 16 - December 31: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Sundays; 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Fridays; 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturdays. (Closed November 23, December 24, and December 25)
Status
Open
Weather-dependent
No
Area of Zoo
Shores & Aquarium
Cost
$2 per rider; FREE for Gold Members
Height Requirement
42” tall or accompanied by a supervising companion