Rides At Adventure Cove


Rides At Adventure Cove is a small amusement park area that is part of 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 after the 2006 season. The water park became known as Zoombezi Bay while the dry ride area became Jungle Jack's Landing. The amusement park was named after zoo director emeritus Jack Hanna and opened on May 26, 2008. It debuted with 16 rides and attractions, several of which were retained from the former Wyandot Lake. In 2020, the "Jungle Jack's Landing" name was dropped with the amusement park being merged in to the "Adventure Cove" area of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium which opened for the first time on the same year.

Current rides and attractions

Rides At Adventure Cove currently features a collection of classic flat rides, a vintage wooden roller coaster, and a log flume.
NameManufacturer DetailsOpenedRef
Redwood FallsHafema flume with a and a drop. A fourth of the ride is in the air.2008
Sea DragonPhiladelphia Toboggan Coasters Double out-and-back, figure-eight layout with a hill, of track, and speeds up to. The ride is recognized as an "ACE Coaster Classic" by American Coaster Enthusiasts and was designed by John Allen. Part of original Wyandot Lake and originally named "Jet Flyer".1956/1957
Havoc HarborRDC Bumper car attraction with unique circular, spinning bumper cars. Part of original Wyandot Lake.<2006
Dust DevilEli Bridge Company Classic Scrambler ride, originally manufactured in 1966. Part of original Wyandot Lake as "Neptune's Revenge".<2006
Jack's Tea PartyZamperla Miniature tea cup ride with six cups, accommodating a maximum of 24 passengers at a time.2008
Safari Stampede"Matterhorn-style" ride with 16 vehicles, each holding one to two passengers..2008
Flying ClipperZamperla Swinging ship ride that swings approximately into the air. Holds up to 42 passengers at a time.2008
Falcon Fall free-fall ride that sends riders up and down repeatably.2019
Swingin' GibbonsZamperla A classic wave swinger style ride with 16 adult-sized swings and 26 child-sized swings.2008
Tiny TusksZamperla"Dumbo" style flat ride with eight elephants, holding a maximum of 16 passengers.2008
Golden Frog HopperChance Rides tower ride.2008
Tiny Town TrainZamperla Electric train with a locomotive, two tender cars, and a caboose. Capacity for up to 24 passengers at a time.2008
Sugar GliderClassic Paratrooper ride. Built on former location of Whirligigs.2019
Mission MacawLarson International Classic flying scooters attraction.2008

Former rides and attractions

Some rides have been removed from the park while the park was called Jungle Jack's Landing. Many other rides that were part of Wyandot Lake closed before Jungle Jack's Landing opened and thus are not included in the following list.
NameManufacturer DetailsOpenedClosedRef
WhirligigsSellner Manufacturing Classic tilt-a-whirl. Relocated from Geauga Lake and relocated to Funtimes Park. Previously part of original Wyandot Lake.20082017
Jungle TrekChance Rides car ride. Removed for Zoombezi Bay expansion. Cars are now used as props around the zoo.20082010