San Diego Miniature Railroad and Carousel

Near the San Diego Zoo entrance is the San Diego Miniature Railroad and Carousel. The rides are set up for pre teenagers. The railroad takes a three minute ride through a Eucalyptus Grove. The carousel is different than any other in the United States. It is the only carousel left that offers the ring grab. Should a passenger grab the ring which is a brass one, they can get a free ride. The carousel was built in 1910 with hand carved wood. The animals are pigs, frogs, and horses.

This San Diego, California location is open in summers from May to September. Hours will vary depending on the time of year. During summer it is open 11am to 6:30pm. September and May weekends are 11am to 4:30pm. To arrive at the Miniature Railroad and Carousel visitors can take Zoo Drive near the zoo entrance or bus 7. Admission is $2 for the railroad and $2 for the carousel. Children 11 months or under are free. The miniature railroad does fit adults, so they can ride with their children. The carousel also allows parents to ride, should they decide to. They can also watch from the sidelines.