New at the Zoo!!

[Patrick]

I just learned that the new train that will be built this fall at the Zoo will be called the Centennial Choo-Choo, since it's being built as one of the state's centennial projects. Also, new to the zoo in late August will be swan shaped paddle boats on Northeast Lake!

[mranderson]

Will this train rival the trains at Disneyland and Disneyworld? If so, they will really be nice.

Add either motors or engines (there is a difference) to the Swans and you may have me. Paddle boats take a lot of energy.

[floater]

It's great they're finally allowing visitors to enjoy the lake...by the way, what does the front entrance look like?

[Patrick]

Hey floater.....The front entrance is really hard to describe. You'll just have to drive by and see it next time you're in town. In a nut shell though, it's pretty massive and draws you into a center court area, surrounded by the gift shop, restrooms, offices, etc. The center court features gardens and benches and is tiled with a world globe image. I'm not realy giving it the justice it deserves! You'll have to check it out next time you're in town!

I was also glad to hear that they're finally putting the lake to some good use. It's such an asset to the zoo!

In regards to the train, I don't think it will be full sized like at Disney Land. I think it will be more similar to the one at Frontier City.