Jungle Jack's Landing

Jungle Jack's Landing

Location	Powell, Ohio, U.S.
Coordinates	40°9′21″N 83°7′11″W / 40.15583°N 83.11972°WCoordinates: 40°9′21″N 83°7′11″W / 40.15583°N 83.11972°W
Owner	Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Opened	May 26, 2008
Previous names	Wyandot Lake - 1984 to 2006
Operating season	Memorial Day to Labor Day
Area	11 acres (45,000 m^2)
Rides
Total	13
Website

Front sign for Jungle Jack's Landing.

Jungle Jack's Landing is a small amusement park attached to and owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio. The park was originally part of Wyandot Lake before the zoo purchased the property in 2006, splitting it into two separate sections. The water park became known as Zoombezi Bay while the dry ride area became Jungle Jack's Landing. The amusement park was named after Jack Hanna and opened on May 26, 2008. It debuted with 16 rides and attractions.

Rides and Attractions

Name	Type	Description[1]	Height Requirement	Notes
Jungle River Falls	Log Flume	1,250 feet (380 m) of log flume splashing fun that includes two drops; one plummeting guests from 36 feet (11 m) and the other from 28 feet (8.5 m). With a fourth of the ride 38 feet (12 m) in the air, this is sure to thrill.	56" or 44" and accompanied by an adult	There are 16 four-person logs.
Sea Dragon	Junior Coaster	This restored coaster features a double out and back, figure-eight layout that begins with a 37-foot (11 m) hill. The coaster is 1,320 feet (400 m) long and can reach speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h).	42"	The train has four cars with two rows each, seating two per row. It is the same coaster that Wyandot Lake had.
Condor Craze	Bumper Cars	The condors are circling above and guests below need to look alive in this bumper car style attraction	44"	This is also a recycled version of the Wyandot Lake ride, except for a new building and location.
Whirligigs	Tilt-A-Whirl	Freely spinning cars move on a circular platform.	46" or accompanied by an adult	Moved from Wyandot Lake, renamed, and repainted
Dust Devil	Scrambler	Scrambler spins as three arms with clusters of cars weave and rotate to really kick up the fun.	48" or 36" and accompanied by an adult	Moved from Wyandot Lake, renamed, and repainted
Jack's Tea Party	Kiddie Tea Cups	Typical tea cup ride - while the table top spins, riders manually spin their own tea cups.	36"	There are six cups and saucers that can seat a maximum 24 people per ride.
Safari Stampede	Matterhorn	A "matterhorn-style" ride for 1-2 people.	46" or accompanied by an adult	There are 16 ride vehicles each holding two to three riders for a total capacity of 28-32 per cycle.
Journey to Zanzibar	Galleon Ship	A typical ship swinging ride, launches riders about 50 feet (15 m) into the air.	48" or accompanied by an adult	The capacity is 42 guests per ride.
S.S. Stingray	Flying Scooters	A classic ride gives riders control over their flight by manually controlling the rudder.	48" or 42" and accompanied by an adult	Eight vehicles can seat up to two riders each.
Swingin' Gibbons	Wave Swinger	A classic wave swinger style ride, moderately popular since the 1970s. For Children and Adults.	42" to ride the outside chairs 36" to ride the inside chairs	Has 16 adult sized swings and 26 child sized swings for a capacity of 32 riders.
Tiny Tusks	Kiddie Flying Elephants	Riders manually raise and lower their elephant vehicles. Designed for both Children and Adults.	36"	There are eight elephants that can seat up to 16 people per ride.
Golden Frog Hopper	Frog Hopper	25-foot (7.6 m) ride for Children, creates a sense of "bouncing" up and down. Typical ride of many child areas in recent amusement parks.	36"
African Express	Electric Kiddie Train	This electric train features a locomotive, 2 tender cars and a caboose designed for both adults and children to ride together.	36"	The ride has a capacity for 24 riders at a time.

References

1. Jungle Jack's Landing Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, May 28, 2008

External links

• Zoombezi Bay Official Site
• Jungle Jack's Landing at the Roller Coaster DataBase