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Dorney Park – not a good option in a Pandemic.
Justin LandersJul 27, 2020
Dorney Park, in Allentown PA, is one of the smallest Cedar Fair parks in the chain lineup. It is smaller than even Worlds Of Fun, and doesn’t come close to comparing...
Hersheypark – The Sweetest thing since Chocolate.
Justin LandersJul 21, 2020
Hersheypark is a park that has been around for 114 years. It was founded in 1906 by Milton S. Hershey, the creator of Hershey Chocolate. Chocolate is the theme of the...
Cedar Point – we go for a visit to celebrate 150 years.
Justin LandersJul 18, 2020
Cedar Point is celebrating 150 years this year. A tough time to be celebrating for sure, as the entire world is in crisis. Just like Silver Dollar City is celebrating...
San Antonio Zoo Celebrates Hatching Bird Extinct in the Wild
Behind the Thrills StaffJul 16, 2020
The San Antonio Zoo recently celebrated the hatching of a bird whose species cannot be found in the wild. On July 4th, the zoo’s Aviculture Department successfully...
Kentucky Kingdom Opening day – June 29, 2020
Justin LandersJul 08, 2020
On June 29, 2020 I visited Kentucky Kingdom for the first time to experience their new policies, and visit this amazing park that roller coaster enthusiasts everywhere...
Silver Dollar City in Branson Missouri – is it worth a visit in a Pandemic?
Justin LandersJul 08, 2020
Silver Dollar City is one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world. It sits in a mountain town in Branson Missouri, and much like it’s park across the country,...
San Antonio Zoo Celebrates “The Great (Little) Train Robbery” 50th Anniversary with a Fundraiser
Behind the Thrills StaffJul 07, 2020
San Antonio Zoo will celebrate the 50th anniversary of “The Great (Little) Train Robbery” on Saturday, July 18th, 2020, exactly 50 years to the day. Each Zoo...
Jersey Devil Coaster Delayed Until 2021
Behind the Thrills StaffJun 30, 2020
Jersey Devil Coaster, the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest single-rail coaster, will not open at Six Flags Great Adventure this year as planned. Due to...
Disneyland Reopening Postponed, California Theme Park Reopenings Delayed
Behind the Thrills StaffJun 24, 2020
Disney just announced that it will be delaying its proposed reopening following guidance from California government officials. The park planned on reopening both the...
Is it time for a new zoo and aquarium business model?
Dr. Grey StaffordJun 07, 2020
Grey Stafford, PhD Zoo Logic Podcast Grand Canyon University Fires in the western states. Hurricanes along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Flooding in the Upper Midwest....