Rides & 4-D Experiences

Schedule

4-D Special FX Theater is open daily from 4pm to close.*

The Safari Train is open daily from 4pm to close.*

The Conservation Carousel is open daily from 4pm to close.*

*Weather permitting

Prices

Individual Conservation Carousel Ride Ticket – $3
Individual Safari Train Ride Ticket – $4
Individual 4-D Experience – $5 non-members, $2 members

Ticket Options

Ride Details

Safari Train Rides

All aboard! Take a ride on an all-time Zoo favorite! Our Safari Train Ride is FUN for the whole family, taking visitors on a journey around the inner loop of the Zoo with the ability to see habitats from a unique vantage-point that other visitors can’t see outside of the train ride. The ride concludes with a relaxing ride on our very own Swan Lake! This is an experience you won’t want to miss!

Conservation Carousel Rides

Cheetahs, zebras, lions, and more! Our Conservation Carousel is stocked with some of the coolest animals around! Whether it’s riding on a giraffe or a critically endangered Sumatran rhino – this is FUN you can’t pass up!

4-D Experience Now Showing:

This is the last year for the 4D Theater and Polar Express. After PNC Festival of Lights ends on January 4, the space will be transformed into a new food and retail space slated to open in 2020.

The Polar Express

You’re invited on an extraordinary 4-D adventure this holiday season on THE POLAR EXPRESS! When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. THE POLAR EXPRESS is based on the inspiring and beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements

Runtime: approx 13 minutes

4-D Special F-X Theater FAQ

What is a 4-D Special F-X Theater?

Our 4-D Special FX Theater features short feature films with state-of-the-art High Definition 3-D and multisensory effects, such as wind, water, scents, special lighting, and more! Our 4-D Experiences make you feel like you are part of the film

I'm visiting the Zoo with small children. Are they too young for this experience?

Our 4-D Theater is FUN for the whole family! While we do not suggest bringing infants into this experience, generally kids and adults of any age will love it!

Do the seats move?

Our seats, though equipped with lots of different effects, do not move.

I'm not going to be at the Zoo all day. Will I have time to visit the 4-D Theater?

Absolutely! Each experience lasts approximately 13 minutes. Our 4-D Theater is a great chance to take a seat and get out of the heat, rain, cold, or whatever else mother nature throws our way!

I'm a member- do I get special pricing?

Of course! All members receive a special discount that makes each 4-D Theater experience only $2!

Do we have to be on time for our experience or can we go to a different one?

Due to the popularity of our 4-D Theater, we ask that all visitors attend the showtime they are scheduled for on their ticket. Should a need arise to attend another experience, please see a ticketing agent at a Rides or Admissions location as soon as possible so that they can attempt to accommodate your need. Please note: there are no refunds for missed experiences.