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The '''Wild Kingdom Train''' is an authentic steam railroad with a track that circles around [[the lagoon]] at Lagoon Amusement Park. | |||
== Ride Details == | |||
Lagoon's Wild Kingdom Train is a 24" narrow gauge authentic steam railroad. Guests enter the Wild Kingdom Train Station and wait for an attendant to open one of three loading gates and choose a seat in one of four coaches. The coaches are pulled by one of two authentic 19th century styled propane fired 24" narrow gauge locomotives. | Lagoon's Wild Kingdom Train is a 24" narrow gauge authentic steam railroad. Guests enter the Wild Kingdom Train Station and wait for an attendant to open one of three loading gates and choose a seat in one of four coaches. The coaches are pulled by one of two authentic 19th century styled propane fired 24" narrow gauge locomotives. The train completes a loop around the lagoon that is approximately 1/3 mile long. | ||
Leaving the Wild Kingdom Train Station and traveling through the only grade crossing, the train travels up an incline, onto the trestle over | Leaving the Wild Kingdom Train Station and traveling through the only grade crossing, the train travels up an incline, onto the trestle over the lagoon and into the tunnel. After exiting the tunnel, guests can take in the scenic view of [[Lagoon Lake]] or the excitement of [[Lagoon-A-Beach]] Water Park. After exiting the trestle, the train enters the former Wild Kingdom Zoo area that contains a variety of cages that used to house a variety of animals. Park guests may still see some animals along the route, but the zoo should be completely empty by the end of 2025. | ||
Excursions on the Wild Kingdom Train usually last anywhere from 8 to 12 minutes, depending on park attendance and number of trains operating. Both trains are usually operated on busy days and Saturdays. | Excursions on the Wild Kingdom Train usually last anywhere from 8 to 12 minutes, depending on park attendance and number of trains operating. Both trains are usually operated on busy days and Saturdays. | ||
== | == Wild Kingdom Zoo == | ||
The Wild Kingdom Zoo portion of the Wild Kingdom Train used to be Utah's second largest zoo. Park guests had the opportunity view Siberian Tigers, Canadian Lynx, Miniature Donkeys, Grant's Zebras, Llamas, Rocky Mountain Elk, Collared Peccaries, Bactrian Camels, Muntjacs, Golden Eagles, Addax, Ostriches, Emus, Fallow Deer, Red Kangaroos and Warthogs. Lagoon announced in early 2025 that they were in the process of phasing out the zoo portion of the Wild Kingdom Train. Lagoon has not announced what they may do with the area where the zoo occupies, but they did mention the removal is the result of future expansion plans <ref>[https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/03/06/lagoon-phasing-out-zoo/ Lagoon is phasing out its zoo, has already relocated big cats]. Deseret News, 6 March 2025</ref>. | |||
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== See Also == | |||
* [https://lagoonhistory.com/project/wild-kingdom-train/ Wild Kingdom Train article on Lagoon History] | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:44, 10 April 2025
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| Location: South Midway |
| Opened In: 1975 |
| Duration: 8 - 12 minutes |
| Locomotives: Houston & Merriweather |
| Previous Locomotive: The Green Train |
| Train Capacity: 60 Passengers |
| Tickets: 10 |
| Height Requirements: Persons Under 36" must be accompanied by a Responsible Person at least 46" Tall |
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The Wild Kingdom Train is an authentic steam railroad with a track that circles around the lagoon at Lagoon Amusement Park.
Ride Details
Lagoon's Wild Kingdom Train is a 24" narrow gauge authentic steam railroad. Guests enter the Wild Kingdom Train Station and wait for an attendant to open one of three loading gates and choose a seat in one of four coaches. The coaches are pulled by one of two authentic 19th century styled propane fired 24" narrow gauge locomotives. The train completes a loop around the lagoon that is approximately 1/3 mile long.
Leaving the Wild Kingdom Train Station and traveling through the only grade crossing, the train travels up an incline, onto the trestle over the lagoon and into the tunnel. After exiting the tunnel, guests can take in the scenic view of Lagoon Lake or the excitement of Lagoon-A-Beach Water Park. After exiting the trestle, the train enters the former Wild Kingdom Zoo area that contains a variety of cages that used to house a variety of animals. Park guests may still see some animals along the route, but the zoo should be completely empty by the end of 2025.
Excursions on the Wild Kingdom Train usually last anywhere from 8 to 12 minutes, depending on park attendance and number of trains operating. Both trains are usually operated on busy days and Saturdays.
Wild Kingdom Zoo
The Wild Kingdom Zoo portion of the Wild Kingdom Train used to be Utah's second largest zoo. Park guests had the opportunity view Siberian Tigers, Canadian Lynx, Miniature Donkeys, Grant's Zebras, Llamas, Rocky Mountain Elk, Collared Peccaries, Bactrian Camels, Muntjacs, Golden Eagles, Addax, Ostriches, Emus, Fallow Deer, Red Kangaroos and Warthogs. Lagoon announced in early 2025 that they were in the process of phasing out the zoo portion of the Wild Kingdom Train. Lagoon has not announced what they may do with the area where the zoo occupies, but they did mention the removal is the result of future expansion plans [1].
Video
See Also
References
- ↑ Lagoon is phasing out its zoo, has already relocated big cats. Deseret News, 6 March 2025
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