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Animals

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OUR MISSION

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is committed to providing a safe and healthy home for animals in our care. We are dedicated to sharing our passion for education, research, and conservation through the inspiring and engaging connections made with the public in partnership with our passionate caregivers.

OUR VISION

To be an inspiring connection to wildlife and the importance of how we live with, respect, conserve, and protect the natural world around us through animal ambassadors and passionate caregivers.

SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM ANIMAL CARE MISSION STATEMENT

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is committed to providing a safe and healthy home for the animals in our care. We are dedicated to sharing our passion for education, research and conservation through the inspiring and engaging connections made with the public in partnership with our passionate caregivers.

There are plenty of opportunities for every member of the family to gain a greater appreciation and deeper understanding of the many animals that are in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s care.

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A boat full of Looney Tunes characters.

Acme Fun Factory

The kids are on the loose!
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: Guests must be at least 42” tall to ride. Guests less than 42” may participate if accompanied by an adult. Children must be of walking age to ride.
A boat full of Looney Tunes characters.

Acme Fun Factory

The kids are on the loose!
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: Guests must be at least 42” tall to ride. Guests less than 42” may participate if accompanied by an adult. Children must be of walking age to ride.
Kids riding in miniature helicopters.

Air Penguins

Who said these birds can’t fly?
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 38" to ride alone
Kids riding in miniature helicopters.

Air Penguins

Who said these birds can’t fly?
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 38" to ride alone
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Alligator Isle

Face the largest reptile in North America!
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Alligator Isle

Face the largest reptile in North America!
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Ark

Take a voyage on the high seas!
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 42" with adult, 48" to ride alone
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
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Ark

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
Take a voyage on the high seas!
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 42" with adult, 48" to ride alone
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Backstage Safari

Meet some of the unique and exotic animals that are in the care of the Animal Specialists at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Backstage Safari

Additional Fee Required
Meet some of the unique and exotic animals that are in the care of the Animal Specialists at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
A batman roller coaster ride.

BATMAN: The Ride

Flip head-over-heels at least six times along a weightless, tumbling journey with unexpected drops and vertical free-falls.
Ride Type: HIP Ride, Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 48" to 77" Maximum
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate
A batman roller coaster ride.

BATMAN: The Ride

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate
Flip head-over-heels at least six times along a weightless, tumbling journey with unexpected drops and vertical free-falls.
Ride Type: HIP Ride, Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 48" to 77" Maximum
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Bird Trail

Meet the resident birds of Tava's Jungleland.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
A red parrot at Six Flags

Bird Trail

Meet the resident birds of Tava's Jungleland.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
Kids riding bumper cars.

Boardwalk Bumper Buggies

Master the art of the fender bender.
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 48" to ride, 54" to drive
Kids riding bumper cars.

Boardwalk Bumper Buggies

Master the art of the fender bender.
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 48" to ride, 54" to drive
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Boomerang Coast-to-Coaster

A round-trip ride for warriors.
Ride Type: HIP Ride, Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 48"
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate
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Boomerang Coast-to-Coaster

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate
A round-trip ride for warriors.
Ride Type: HIP Ride, Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 48"
Bugs Buccaneer

Bugs’ Buccaneer

Take a rockin’ voyage on a swinging ship that raises you in the sky like you’re riding the waves.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: 36" to 54" Maximum
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Bugs’ Buccaneer

Take a rockin’ voyage on a swinging ship that raises you in the sky like you’re riding the waves.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: 36" to 54" Maximum
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Cain’s Lion Encounter

Visit the Lion's Lair where you can observe lions and their behaviors.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Cain’s Lion Encounter

Additional Fee Required
Visit the Lion's Lair where you can observe lions and their behaviors.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Cheetah Creek

Visit Cheetah Creek where you can observe NEW cheetah cubs and their behaviors.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Cheetah Creek

Visit Cheetah Creek where you can observe NEW cheetah cubs and their behaviors.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Cobra

A slithering serpent with serious bite!
Ride Type: Family Rides, HIP Ride
Minimum Height: 42" with adult, 48" to ride alone
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
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Cobra

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
A slithering serpent with serious bite!
Ride Type: Family Rides, HIP Ride
Minimum Height: 42" with adult, 48" to ride alone
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Congo Queen

Jiggle till you giggle on a boat that skitters back and forth across a wobbly, twisty sea.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 42" to ride alone
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
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Congo Queen

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
Jiggle till you giggle on a boat that skitters back and forth across a wobbly, twisty sea.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 42" to ride alone
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Cougar Rocks

Come watch these curious cougar cubs grow up!
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Cougar Rocks

Come watch these curious cougar cubs grow up!
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Dolphin Discovery

Visit Dolphin Discovery for an underwater view of these graceful marine mammals.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Dolphin Discovery

Visit Dolphin Discovery for an underwater view of these graceful marine mammals.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
A sign for Weather Balloon Service.

Elmer’s Weather Balloon Service

Temporarily Closed
Little aviators whirl through the sky on Elmer Fudd’s revolving hot air balloons.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 42" to ride alone
A sign for Weather Balloon Service.

Elmer’s Weather Balloon Service

Temporarily Closed
Little aviators whirl through the sky on Elmer Fudd’s revolving hot air balloons.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 42" to ride alone
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Foghorn's Seaport Railway

Ride an open air, tot-sized train around the park, or climb in the engine room to lead the way!
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 36" to ride alone
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Foghorn's Seaport Railway

Ride an open air, tot-sized train around the park, or climb in the engine room to lead the way!
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 36" to ride alone
Two giraffes looking at eachother.

Giraffe Encounter

Enjoy eye-level views to see the world’s tallest land animal.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions, Shows
Two giraffes looking at eachother.

Giraffe Encounter

Enjoy eye-level views to see the world’s tallest land animal.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions, Shows
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Kong

Tackle the tangled track and 5 inversions of this 115-foot ape to prove who’s the mightiest
Ride Type: HIP Ride, Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 52" to 78" Maximum
THE FLASH Pass: Regular
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Kong

THE FLASH Pass: Regular
Tackle the tangled track and 5 inversions of this 115-foot ape to prove who’s the mightiest
Ride Type: HIP Ride, Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 52" to 78" Maximum
Lion looking off into the distance

Lion's Lair

Watch these big cats walk without their heels ever touching the ground.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
Lion looking off into the distance

Lion's Lair

Watch these big cats walk without their heels ever touching the ground.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Medusa

Temporarily Closed
Conquer the monster by facing your fear.
Ride Type: HIP Ride, Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 54"
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate
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Medusa

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate
Temporarily Closed
Conquer the monster by facing your fear.
Ride Type: HIP Ride, Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 54"
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Merlin's Fins & Friends

Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Merlin's Fins & Friends

Additional Fee Required
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
A sign for Merlin's Seaside Tours.

Merlin’s Seaside Tours

Merlin the dolphin knows all the cool spots!
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 38" to ride alone
A sign for Merlin's Seaside Tours.

Merlin’s Seaside Tours

Merlin the dolphin knows all the cool spots!
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 38" to ride alone
People on tea cup ride.

Monkey Business

Try three times the spin on this whirling coconut spin-fest.
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 42"
People on tea cup ride.

Monkey Business

Try three times the spin on this whirling coconut spin-fest.
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 42"
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Monsoon Falls

Temporarily Closed
Plunge headfirst into fun as you master the supreme wave!
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 42" to 76" Maximum
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate
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Monsoon Falls

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate
Temporarily Closed
Plunge headfirst into fun as you master the supreme wave!
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 42" to 76" Maximum
People riding a hot air balloon ride.

Nairobi’s Look Out Balloons

The higher you float, the better the view!
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 42" to ride alone
People riding a hot air balloon ride.

Nairobi’s Look Out Balloons

The higher you float, the better the view!
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 42" to ride alone
Otter Outlook Signage

Otter’s Outlook

Get up and close with our Asian small-clawed otters as they frolic around their habitat
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Otter’s Outlook

Get up and close with our Asian small-clawed otters as they frolic around their habitat
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Paint ‘N Create

Paint 'n Create with Dolphins is an exhilarating new experience that gives guests the opportunity to have an awe-inspiring encounter with the majestic Dolphins at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Paint ‘N Create

Additional Fee Required
Paint 'n Create with Dolphins is an exhilarating new experience that gives guests the opportunity to have an awe-inspiring encounter with the majestic Dolphins at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
A group of puffins standing on rocks.

Penguin Passage

Watch our African penguin colony through an underwater window as they torpedo through the water.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
A group of puffins standing on rocks.

Penguin Passage

Watch our African penguin colony through an underwater window as they torpedo through the water.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
A mom and child in a teacup ride.

Pepe Le Pew’s Rafts of Romance

Why does true love make you dizzy?
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 36" to ride alone
A mom and child in a teacup ride.

Pepe Le Pew’s Rafts of Romance

Why does true love make you dizzy?
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 36" to ride alone
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Rainforest Trail

Open from 11AM-5PM
Walk amongst water features and plant life designed to represent the special ecosystem of a rainforest.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Rainforest Trail

Open from 11AM-5PM
Walk amongst water features and plant life designed to represent the special ecosystem of a rainforest.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
A smiling lizard sitting on a rock.

Reptile Discovery

Discover a diverse collection of both venomous and non venomous snakes, lizards and tortoises from different parts of the world.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
A smiling lizard sitting on a rock.

Reptile Discovery

Discover a diverse collection of both venomous and non venomous snakes, lizards and tortoises from different parts of the world.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
Kids riding small roller coaster.

Road Runner Express

Short is most definitely sweet!
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 42" to ride alone
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
Kids riding small roller coaster.

Road Runner Express

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
Short is most definitely sweet!
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 42" to ride alone
Little girl rock climbing.

Rock Wall Climbing Challenge

You’re born with all the tools you need to climb! *Additional Fee Required
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 36"
Little girl rock climbing.

Rock Wall Climbing Challenge

You’re born with all the tools you need to climb! *Additional Fee Required
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 36"
Kids riding mini safari cars.

Safari Jeep Tours

Four-wheelin’ fun for little zebras on the move.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 36" to ride alone
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
Kids riding mini safari cars.

Safari Jeep Tours

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
Four-wheelin’ fun for little zebras on the move.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 36" to ride alone
Kids on a spinning ride.

Scat-A-Bout

When one twist just isn’t enough, why not try two?
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 36" with adult, 48" to ride alone
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate
Kids on a spinning ride.

Scat-A-Bout

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate
When one twist just isn’t enough, why not try two?
Ride Type: Family Rides
Minimum Height: 36" with adult, 48" to ride alone
Seals sunbathing in the sun at sole cove

Seal Cove

Seals and sea lions reside in this outdoor, naturalistic habitat.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
Seals sunbathing in the sun at sole cove

Seal Cove

Seals and sea lions reside in this outdoor, naturalistic habitat.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
A small green carousel.

Seaport Carousel

A magical merry-go-round for the young and young-at-heart.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 42" to ride alone
A small green carousel.

Seaport Carousel

A magical merry-go-round for the young and young-at-heart.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 42" to ride alone
A blue and red train.

Seaside Railway

A choo-choo city for conductors of all ages.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 48" to ride alone
A blue and red train.

Seaside Railway

A choo-choo city for conductors of all ages.
Ride Type: Kids Rides
Minimum Height: None with adult, 48" to ride alone
Shark Experience

Shark Experience

Newly reimagined, now open!
Surround yourself with sharks in this walk-through underwater tunnel.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
Shark Experience

Shark Experience

Newly reimagined, now open!
Surround yourself with sharks in this walk-through underwater tunnel.
Ride Type: Animal Attractions
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Sidewinder Safari

One-of-a-kind, combination thrilling family coaster and animal exhibit experience!
Ride Type: Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 42" With Adult; 48" to Ride Alone
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
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Sidewinder Safari

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
One-of-a-kind, combination thrilling family coaster and animal exhibit experience!
Ride Type: Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 42" With Adult; 48" to Ride Alone
A giant spinning swing ride.

SkyScreamer

The ultimate definition of airtime with a spectacular vista of views.
Ride Type: HIP Ride, Thrill Rides
Minimum Height: 44" with adult, 48" to ride alone
THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
A giant spinning swing ride.

SkyScreamer

THE FLASH Pass: Standard, Premium, Ultimate, and Junior
The ultimate definition of airtime with a spectacular vista of views.