The Adventure Theme Park at West Midlands Safari Park is a fun-filled add-on to the animal experience, offering over 20 rides and attractions for all ages.

Important:

• Rides are NOT included in standard entry (you’ll need tickets or wristbands)
• The theme park is typically open February half term → October half term

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Types of Rides at the Park

1. Thrill Rides (For Older Kids & Adults)

If you’re after adrenaline, there are a few standout rides:

• Venom Tower Drop – a classic drop tower experience
• Black Fly – a swinging frisbee ride
• Pirate Ship-style ride – big swinging thrills

These rides are great for teens and adults looking for a quick thrill hit rather than full-scale theme park coasters.

2. Roller Coasters

There are a few coasters, aimed mostly at families:

Rhino Rollercoaster

• Twisting family coaster with moderate thrills
• Minimum height: around 1.2m (lower with adult)

Monkey Mayhem

• Spinning wild mouse-style coaster

Expect short but fun rides, ideal for kids stepping up from beginner coasters.

3. Family Rides

Perfect for all ages, these rides are a big part of the park:

• Congo Carousel – classic merry-go-round
• Desert Convoy – gentle track ride
• Flying Lion Kings – small aerial ride
• Dodgems & flat rides

These make the park especially good for families with younger children.

4. Kids & Junior Attractions

There’s a strong focus on younger guests:

• Dino Dashers – jump-around ride
• Mini rides and themed attractions
• Gentle spins and small-scale rides

Ideal if you’re visiting with under 10s.

5. Indoor & Dark Rides

• Dr. Umboto’s Catacombs – A classic ghost train/dark ride experience

Great for a break from weather and something different from outdoor rides.

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How Ride Tickets Work

You can buy:

• Individual ride tickets
• Unlimited ride wristbands

Best value = wristband if you plan to do multiple rides

Theme park rides are optional add-ons to your safari day

Is the Theme Park Worth It?

Pros

• Great family-friendly ride selection
• Adds variety after the safari drive
• Usually short queues compared to major parks

Cons

• Not a full-scale theme park (like Alton Towers)
• Extra cost on top of entry
• Limited number of “big” thrill rides

West Midlands Safari Park’s theme park rides aren’t the main event—but they’re a really solid bonus that can turn your visit into a full day out.

If you’re expecting something on the scale of Alton Towers, you might be underwhelmed. But that’s not what this place is trying to be. Instead, it offers a fun, relaxed mix of family rides, a couple of decent thrills, and plenty for younger visitors.

For families especially, the rides add huge value. Kids can go from seeing lions and elephants in the morning to riding coasters and carousels in the afternoon—something that makes the park feel much more varied than a typical zoo or safari park.

The biggest thing to keep in mind is the extra cost. Ride wristbands aren’t included in standard admission, so you’ll want to decide in advance whether you plan to ride enough to make it worthwhile. For most visitors doing several rides, the wristband is usually the better deal.