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Looking at a raft of riders through the end of the "funnel" of Zinga at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Two teenage boys ride near-vertical in the half-pipe of Zinga at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Three women slide into the splash pool of Zinga at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
The structure of Zinga at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.

Zinga

Water Ride Wild Splashin’ Safari

Zinga is an eight-story tall family water slide that combines a popular water tunnel slide experience with the thrill of being propelled back and forth across a huge, high-banked funnel. “Zinga” is a Swahili word, meaning “to move in a circle.” We keep you “in the dark” at the beginning of this award-winning ride, then into the sunshine and the “half pipe” action of Zinga’s huge funnel you’ll slide!

42” Guest must be at least 42” to ride with a companion
48” Guest must be at least 48” to ride alone
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Tips for your visit

Hold on tight!

Pay attention the signs showing how to ride (don’t let your backside drag).

The early part of the ride is in the dark. Be sure to scream – it echoes!

Sorry, for safety reasons we do not permit single riders.

Zinga was the world’s first giant half-pipe water slide

Not in the mood for Zinga? Grab a spot on the observation deck and watch the riders funnel on through.

Zinga at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Funnel Diameter 60 ft
Slide Length 336 ft
Attraction Type

Funnel, half-pipe water slide

 

Boats

4-passenger “cloverleaf” innertubes

 

Number of Riders

2-4

Opened

2003 (the very first of this design!)

 

Designer

ProSlide Technologies, Inc.

 

Translation

Zinga (ZEEN-ga) is the Swahili word for “to move in a circular motion”

Accessibility Information

Weight Requirements

Max: 600 lbs. per boat

All riders will be weighed as a group prior to boarding.

 

Pool Depth

18″

Ride Description

An aggressive tube slide where riders oscillate back and forth on a half-pipe. Riders experience enclosed and dark spaces, high-speeds, steep drops with free-falling sensations, multi-directional forces, and rotating motion. The ride ends in a splash pool up to 18” deep.

Attraction Access & Riding Position

Guests must have the ability to sit upright in the tube and maintain control of upper torso, head, and neck. Physical and cognitive ability is required to maintain the riding position. Guests must be able to upright themselves in a strong current and exit the tube and pool with or without assistance. At minimum, Guest must have sufficient arm remnants to grasp at least one handle on the tube, along with sufficient leg remnants to maintain the riding position.

Guests must be able to climb the stairs of the slide tower and pool exit and enter the tube with or without assistance. 

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