Wild Kingdom Train - Revision history

Willenator: Updated to match LIF Wiki style and reflect changes to the ride that are happening in 2025.

2025-04-11T03:44:28Z

Updated to match LIF Wiki style and reflect changes to the ride that are happening in 2025.

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	~~Enjoy~~ a ~~relaxing excursion along approximately 1/3 mile of~~ track around [[the lagoon]] ~~and through the Wild Kingdom Zoo, Utah's second largest zoo, behind an authentic 24" narrow gauge steam locomotive~~.		The '''Wild Kingdom Train''' is an authentic steam railroad with a track that circles around [[the lagoon]] at Lagoon Amusement Park.

	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.		== Ride Details ==

	Leaving the Wild Kingdom Train Station and traveling through the only grade crossing, the train travels up an incline, onto the trestle over ~~[[Lagoon Lake]]~~ 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 [[Wild Kingdom Zoo~~]] and~~ guests ~~have~~ 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'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.		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.

	== ~~Lagoon is Fun Recommendation~~ ==		== Wild Kingdom Zoo ==

	~~Many animals in~~ the Wild Kingdom ~~Zoo, such as~~ the Tigers ~~and~~ Lynx, ~~are nocturnal~~ and ~~more active~~ in the ~~evening. To see~~ the ~~"big cats" when they are most active, ride~~ the Wild Kingdom Train in the ~~evening after dusk~~.		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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	Enjoy a relaxing excursion along approximately 1/3 mile of track around [[the lagoon]] and through the Wild Kingdom Zoo, Utah's second largest zoo, behind an authentic 24" narrow gauge steam locomotive.		Enjoy a relaxing excursion along approximately 1/3 mile of track around [[the lagoon]] and through the Wild Kingdom Zoo, Utah's second largest zoo, behind an authentic 24" narrow gauge steam locomotive.

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2015-03-17T05:39:05Z

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Jetstar2: link to the lagoon

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	Enjoy a relaxing excursion along approximately 1/3 mile of track around ~~Lagoon Lake~~ and through the Wild Kingdom Zoo, Utah's second largest zoo, behind an authentic 24" narrow gauge steam locomotive.		Enjoy a relaxing excursion along approximately 1/3 mile of track around [[the lagoon]] and through the Wild Kingdom Zoo, Utah's second largest zoo, behind an authentic 24" narrow gauge steam locomotive.

	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.

Brădēn: Corrected spellings on animal names and added the warthogs.

2015-01-08T20:45:07Z

Corrected spellings on animal names and added the warthogs.

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	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.

	Leaving the Wild Kingdom Train Station and traveling through the only grade crossing, the train travels up an incline, onto the trestle over [[Lagoon Lake]] 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 [[Wild Kingdom Zoo]] and guests have the opportunity view Siberian Tigers, Canadian Lynx, Miniature Donkeys, ~~Grevy~~'s Zebras, Llamas, Rocky Mountain Elk, Collared Peccaries, Bactrian Camels, ~~Muntjacks~~, Golden Eagles, Addax, Ostriches, Emus, Fallow Deer, ~~and~~ Red Kangaroos.		Leaving the Wild Kingdom Train Station and traveling through the only grade crossing, the train travels up an incline, onto the trestle over [[Lagoon Lake]] 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 [[Wild Kingdom Zoo]] and guests have 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.

	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.

Jetstar2: category

2014-12-16T12:23:30Z

Willenator: Creating Wild Kingdom Train page.

2014-12-13T23:46:11Z

Creating Wild Kingdom Train page.

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{| class="wikitable" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; width: 310px;"
! [[File:Trainpage.jpeg|frameless|thumb]]
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| '''Location:''' South Midway
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| '''Opened In:''' 1975
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| '''Duration:''' 8 - 12 minutes
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| '''Locomotives:''' [[Houston]] & [[Merriweather]]
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| '''Previous Locomotive:''' [[The Green Train]]
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| '''Train Capacity:''' 60 Passengers
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| '''Tickets:''' 10
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| '''Height Requirements:''' Persons Under 36" must be accompanied by a Responsible Person at least 46" Tall
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! [[File:Ride1.png|frameless|center]] Low Thrill
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Enjoy a relaxing excursion along approximately 1/3 mile of track around Lagoon Lake and through the Wild Kingdom Zoo, Utah's second largest zoo, behind an authentic 24" narrow gauge steam locomotive.

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.

Leaving the Wild Kingdom Train Station and traveling through the only grade crossing, the train travels up an incline, onto the trestle over [[Lagoon Lake]] 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 [[Wild Kingdom Zoo]] and guests have the opportunity view Siberian Tigers, Canadian Lynx, Miniature Donkeys, Grevy's Zebras, Llamas, Rocky Mountain Elk, Collared Peccaries, Bactrian Camels, Muntjacks, Golden Eagles, Addax, Ostriches, Emus, Fallow Deer, and Red Kangaroos.

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.

== Lagoon is Fun Recommendation ==

Many animals in the Wild Kingdom Zoo, such as the Tigers and Lynx, are nocturnal and more active in the evening. To see the "big cats" when they are most active, ride the Wild Kingdom Train in the evening after dusk.

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