Creed Bratton Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hey all, I searched for some past Wyandot Lake forums but didn't really see much other than the news that Six Flags had bought it then sold it to the zoo and so on. My questions for you all are: 1) Did you visit Wyandot Lake ever? 2) When did you visit? 3) What was your favorite memory? 4) Do you have any pictures to share? 5) If you have been to Zoombezi Bay have you seen any things that you have noticed to be from Wyandot Lake? Can't wait to hear your responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 If you have been to Zoombezi Bay have you seen any things that you have noticed to be from Wyandot Lake? Several parts of Wyandot Lake remain intact as part of Zoombezi Bay. Christopher's Island and the adjacent restroom/ first aid building, Canooche Creek (now Croctail Creek, the park's 21-and-up-only Lazy River and bar/sundeck area), the old Havoc Harbor and Midway Games buildings (currently, mostly offstage, used for storage, and one end of the Havoc Harbor building used for guest lockers), and the main Wyandot Lake giftshop (which you passed thru en route to the old wave pool) is now off stage, but is the Zoombezi Bay Operations Office. Also, much of Wyandot Lake lives on in Jungle Jack's Landing: The Sea Dragon, Tilt-A-Whirl, Scrambler, and Bumper Cars are all straight out of Wyandot Lake, albeit relocated. The bathroom building by Sea Dragon was also a Wyandot Lake leftover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Some of these things I didn't know. I was severely disappointed before I moved with the 21 and up lazy river, it used to be so cool with all the effects, now none work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Some of these things I didn't know. I was severely disappointed before I moved with the 21 and up lazy river, it used to be so cool with all the effects, now none work Oddly enough, as growing-ever-older Zoombezi Bay / Zoo passholders, my wife and I find Croctail Creek as our favorite part of the park. We typically have family with us, so we'll leave Aves (our daughter) with her Gigi and go take a few laps to relax. The lack of effects is part of the charm (relaxation!), as well as a different music track, the tall landscaping and fence to separate it from other areas in the park, as well as a slower current than the park's other lazy river. I'd also contend that the effects (let alone capacity) of Roaring Rapids is head and shoulders beyond what Canochee Creek offered, even in its heyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 I guess I can see that. I know when I went over there I was trying to go for fun but relaxation without the kids swimming by. I like the effects but it's okay that they're not working. I was trying to remember were there any other rides that aren't currently a part of Jungle Jack's Landing, like I know there was a ferris wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I was trying to remember were there any other rides that aren't currently a part of Jungle Jack's Landing, like I know there was a ferris wheel. IIRC, the ancient jr. Ferris Wheel (Starfish?) was removed prior to Wyandot Lake's last season. The rides that didn't make it to JJL, Roll-O-Plane, various Herschell kiddie rides, Herschell Merry-Go-Round, etc were sold off at auction during the transition. The existing slides were sold as well, with the Jet Stream and Zuma Falls getting picked up by Cincinnati's "The Beach." As far as a favorite memory, mine would have to be the summers that the Royal Hanneford Circus was booked in for the summer, presenting a :30-ish minute show several times a day. The park ultimately faltered under SIX, with a severe lack of investment and upkeep in the last years. The zoo's turnaround of the property has been astonishing. In turn, the waterpark's revenue feeds into a separate, for-profit entity which then donates the money to the not-for-profit zoo. This allows the excellent, high caliber exhibits the zoo has been opening recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 I remember when Wyandot Lake was getting ready to premier and they had a contest to decide what name of the kid's area was to be called. One of the options was Christopher's Island (I voted for that one because it was made from my name of course!) I vaguely remember that show. One of my favorite memories was when my dad's company had the company picnic there and as soon as we finished eating and winning prizes, I got my mom on the tilt-a-whirl and she was so afraid of being sick I had to laugh! The zoo made the property stellar! I'm extremely happy with how it has turned out. Especially this year with 2 new slides! I do wish they would have utilized more of the Wyandot Property, even have the game buildings open. I see great things coming in the near future for Zoombezi Bay and the Columbus Zoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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