The Indianapolis Zoo is taking a step away from amusement and back towards its educational and conservation roots by eliminating the city's last roller coaster and another ride. As reported by FOX59, the zoo will proceed to dismantle the Kōmbo Family Coaster and the skyline attraction early next year, following a unanimous decision by the board to repurpose the space for new exhibits that fit the institution's mission.
"Work is planned to begin in Q1 2026 to remove the rides, which no longer align with the mission of the Zoo or the long-term plans for our campus," a zoo statement read on FOX59. The move will free up more than an acre of valuable land, providing the zoo, which is landlocked, with much-needed space to work on future projects that promise to enhance the visitor experience. The insight comes through a statement from a spokesperson mentioned in WTHR.
While the specific details of what new features will replace the outgoing rides are currently unclear, expanded animal exhibits seem to be at the forefront of future plans. In this transitional phase, certain existing attractions will remain unaffected, such as the Endangered Species Carousel and the White River Junction Train. This was noted in a recent article by IndyStar, which outlined what parts of the current layout will persist.
