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If I Ran the Zoo

If I Ran the Zoo is an interactive play area in Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure. It's inspired by Gerald McGrew's extraordinary zoo from the Dr. Seuss book.

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The concept

You step into the wondrous habitats of strange creatures. You slide through tunnels in Zomba-ma-tant, catch a Natch in a cave in Kartoom and hunt for beasts in the water play area.

Children skipping through the If I Ran the Zoo playground
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A blue elephant in If I Ran the Zoo

The Experience

There are surprises everywhere, from wacky animals to spots where you unexpectedly get wet. At the entrance, a statue of Gerald McGrew welcomes you. Children can run, climb and explore here.

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Watch out for the sneeze

Look out for the Scraggle Foot Mulligatawny, unless you don't mind him sneezing on you.

Bring dry clothes

Part of the play area is a water playground. It's handy to bring a dry change of clothes.

Combine with Seuss Landing

In the same themed area you'll find the gentle rides of Seuss Landing, such as the Caro-Seuss-el and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.

Visitor information

If I Ran the Zoo is a children's play area in Seuss Landing. Parents can tag along and join in. On warm days, bring dry clothes for the water play area.

Statue of Gerald McGrew at the entrance to If I Ran the Zoo
Statue of Gerald McGrew at the entrance to If I Ran the Zoo

Playing in the world of Dr. Seuss

The play area fits perfectly into a morning in Seuss Landing. After playing, you can hop straight onto The Cat in the Hat or the Caro-Seuss-el.

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