The Endangered Species Carousel at the Ft. Wayne’s Children’s Zoo is the first carousel of its kind! Since opening in July 1994, the carousel has been a huge attraction for zoo patrons and has spawned many other zoos to incorporate a zoo-themed carousel from the Carousel Works. The fully accessible carousel features thirty-six (36) figures and two (2) stationary chariots; one of which is ADA/Wheelchair Accessible.
This magical carousel depicts endangered species from Southeast Asia. Children and adults alike enjoy the thrill of riding one of these colorful figures. Riders can choose from figures that aren’t found on traditional carousels such as a Dugong, Barbirusa, Cassowary, Tapir, and Cheetah. An Orangutan even sits at the center of the carousel watching riders go by!
The carousel was designed to educate patrons about endangered animals. A poster on the wall of the carousel pavilion says it all: “Extinction is forever. Endangered means there is still time to help. You can make a difference!”
”I have told many of my colleagues that acquiring a carousel from the Carousel Works should be a no-brainer! The investment is not substantial. The return is great. Visitors love them. I believe that the quality and detail we see in our carousel is a strong selling point for Carousel Works. I don’t think you see the same attention to detail in other carousels. When you pause to look at our carousel, the artistry and craftsmanship are really quite stunning. The animals are the right shapes, and they strike the right poses. Clever little details are almost hidden in the various carvings – the animals compel you to look at them. We could not be happier!” |
