chadster Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Hearing that the family coaster mentioned in the article below slated for the Wildlife World Zoo in Phoenix has started. Anyone local that can confirm? http://archive.azcentral.com/community/swvalley/articles/20130318wildlife-world-zoo-will-see-wild-expansion.html Edited August 10, 2015 by chadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 It's a Chance Rides Big Dipper Family Coaster they are installing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Just got some construction photos in! If there is one thing Arizona could use is more coasters! The new expansion at the zoo will include a few different family rides with the coaster being a main draw. Sounds like an exciting project for the park! Here is the info they sent me: We are currently underway with building the new roller coaster as well as several other attractions, including the vertigo swing ride, soaring eagle and flying scooters. The coaster is going to be a Chance Family Coaster and has just begun construction. We hope to have the new Adventure Land area of the zoo open by early 2016. Please be sure to like their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WWZAq Edited April 5, 2015 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Great to see a new installation like this coming to such a unique location! I can't wait to see how the finished product looks in the park and how they integrate it into their theming (if they have any). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Can't wait for another ride like Lightning Run to be built! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Does it mean Ride Centerline was involved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I've been meaning to go to Coyotes vs. Kings game and a D'backs vs Dodgers game...good know there will also now be a credit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Chance's Lightning Run at Kentucky Kingdom turned out well, so I'm curious about this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 This is more of a family coaster - a "Big Dipper" model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 So, it's like those Wile E. Coyote Canyon Blasters rides at Six Flags in Texas and Georgia? Sounds good--they are better than your average kiddie coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 ^ Yes, exactly. Smaller family ride, but should be a big addition for this park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 A roller coaster at a zoo. What a great idea. I wish the Bronx Zoo would build a coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I really liked the little rides section at the Indianapolis Zoo and it gives families something else to do at the park and could expand the time they spend there. I love seeing parks like this create new areas and expansions to include rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Kolmarden is a zoo and they're building an awesome RMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 ^ Along with a new kids area and a family coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 There's a zoo by my house (the Staten Island Zoo) that recently added a carousel, and it seems to be a hit with families. I can see them adding another ride or two in the coming years, but I doubt they'd ever add a coaster. But I agree, adding rides to zoos are very good ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Well I guess that confirms the rumors I was hearing! Love seeing when 'the little guys' are able to make investments and provide fun an entertainment for the whole family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Turbo Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 It will be interesting to see how this expansion turns out, especially since it is not very far from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 This is cool... we love zoo's... will have to fly down to phoenix after this opens, check out the zoo and snag a credit in the process... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIAfan88 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 The zoo has really expanded the past few years, with the log flume to the giant aquarium and the new Africa area. The zoo is really nice, I used to go here with my grandparents every here during spring break when I was young. Is this the idea of the layout?https://www.chancerides.com/coasters/images/family_coaster_spec_sheet.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 It's nice to see some zoos expanding with rides sections! I thought the area at Columbus Zoo was very well done and I liked the looks of the new merry go round at the Cleveland Zoo when we visited last year. Speaking of the Cleveland MetroParks Zoo, I think that this is one of the more underrated zoos in the country. It is hilly, but really unique, clean and with lots of trees. It would be neat to see them expand where the section of the merry go round is with a few more rides and perhaps a smallish family coaster. The merry go round at the Cleveland MetroParks Zoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfelice Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Family coasters are neat to me for a variety of reasons. First, as an enthusiast they can be some of the best giggle coasters out there where you ride with non-stop laughing. Second, as someone who committed to a long term career with a family park I know family rides are what we need to do best with. In my opinion, family coasters need to balance kid-friendly with not inducing discomfort (due to tiny cars), pure boredom, or incredible lameness for parents. Family coasters even look better in advertising than standard oval kiddie coasters. For example (standing on my soapbox), Comet at Waldameer does this perfectly in which it's not scary for young children, but it's not something adults will feel crushed and uncomfortable riding with children. Adults even find it a very fun ride despite it's fairly tame nature. A win for everyone. From the few pictures circulating, it looks like Chance designed something that is big enough that kids will love it and not be too scared to get on it, and parents will also find it enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredskull84 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Definitely interested to see how this turns out. Esp with the success of Lightning Run, I could see a lot more Chance coasters ordered in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 ^ Keep in mind, though, it's not a "Lightning Run", it's one of Chance's Family coasters like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Looks like it could be the best coaster in Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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