Conservation Carousel - Akron Zoo, Ohio
N 41° 04.822 W 081° 32.460
17T E 454556 N 4547819
Conservation Carousel at the Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, Ohio 44307
Waymark Code: WM9HT0
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2010
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The Conservation Carousel at the Akron Zoo was dedicated on July 31, 2010. The carousel, designed and built by Carousel Works in Mansfield, Ohio cost $500,000. The carousel features 33 hand-carved wooden animals and a peacock chariot. The carousel has 350 LED lights. Recycled materials, trees and plants from the zoo also were used to help create the new site. The music is recorded.
Carousel Location: Other
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride: $2
Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Please include a photo of your self at the location or a picture of your favorite animal on that carousel.
If you are lucky enough to take a ride on your visit, tell us what animal you rode.