TAKE A WILD RIDE AT THE MARYLAND ZOO IN BALTIMORE
- Zoo’s new carousel now taking guests for a spin -

BALTIMORE - Visitors to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore have a difficult decision to make these days: which animal to ride on the new carousel?

The carousel began going round and round at the end of last month. There are 30 different animal figures that riders can choose from, including a penguin, an eagle, giraffes, a camel, zebras, lions, gorillas, cheetahs, horses, and rhinos. There are also two chariots -- one of them accessible for guests in wheelchairs.

The newest addition to the Zoo plays old-fashioned carousel music and also features 250 lights. It was built specifically for The Maryland Zoo by Chance Morgan, Inc., based in Wichita, Kansas. Each spin on the carousel lasts two and a-half minutes and costs two dollars. Kids under two ride for free.

So far there has been a steady stream of carousel riders, with the Zoo’s younger guests in particular going from animal to animal as they try to decide which one they want to ride. Parents can stand next to the carousel before the ride begins so they take photos of their children.

The new carousel is expected to be just as popular, if not more so, than the Zoo’s old one. That was more than 40 years old, and parts of it will be going on display near the new carousel. In addition, the Zoo is auctioning off the old carousel’s animal figures to raise funds. Carousel fans can also “adopt” one of the animals on the new carousel. For more information, visit the Zoo’s Web site at www.marylandzoo.org or call 443-552-5287.

About The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Founded in 1876, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is the third oldest zoo in the United States and is internationally known for its contributions in conservation and research. More than 1,500 animals are represented in the Zoo’s varied natural habitat exhibits in areas such as Polar Bear Watch, the Maryland Wilderness, African Journey and the award-winning Children’s Zoo. Situated in Druid Hill Park near downtown Baltimore, the Zoo is fully accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. For more information, visit www.marylandzoo.org.

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