Columbus Zoo Removing Redwood Falls Log Flume

[TombraiderTy]

This seems unexpected - the Redwood Falls log flume at Columbus Zoo is currently being demolished, as shared by the zoo on Facebook

The ride opened in 2008 and was manufactured by German company Hafema. Their post says "But stay tuned, as we have a whole new "twist" on fun coming this summer! [Upside-down face emoji]".

 

[IndyGuy4KI]

That was a really fun log ride, and only being 13 years old, I am not sure I understand this move.

[CoastersRZ]

Hopefully they install another ride in its spot.  Didn`t they just remove the Tilt A Whirl recently as well?

[TombraiderTy]

29 minutes ago, CoastersRZ said:

Hopefully they install another ride in its spot.  Didn`t they just remove the Tilt A Whirl recently as well?

Yes, the Tilt-a-Whirl (Whirligigs) previously operated at Wyandot Lake and left the zoo after 2017. It thankfully still operates, now at Funtimes Fun Park in Alliance, Ohio.

Their little teaser ("But stay tuned, as we have a whole new "twist" on fun coming this summer! [Upside-down face emoji]") makes it sound like a replacement is set for this summer. Given that's only a few months away, I imagine it'll be a flat ride of some kind.

[TombraiderTy]

Columbus Zoo has announced Redwood Falls' replacement, Tidal Twist. It's a Zamperla spinning coaster, and based off the ride stats it sounds like it'll specifically be a compact spinning mouse.

Article: https://www.coaster101.com/2021/04/15/columbus-zoo-announces-tidal-twist/

Ride Model: https://rcdb.com/14399.htm

[CoastersRZ]

Might have to make it out to the Columbus Zoo this year.  Still have not been on the Sea Dragon.