Indianapolis Zoo to remove roller coaster, sky tram next year

Two Indianapolis Zoo rides will be removed to make room for new exhibits next year.

The zoo will dismantle the Kōmbo Family Coaster and the Skyline overhead tram in the first quarter of 2026 to clear the way for new attractions, the Indianapolis Business Journal first reported . This plan will free up more than an acre of space for animal exhibits.

The Kōmbo coaster, which reaches speeds of 21 miles an hour on a 600-foot-long track, was constructed in 2000. The skyline, a gondola-style tram that offers aerial tours of animal exhibits, opened in 2014.The Skyline has experienced its share of mechanical issues over its years of operation. In 2014, two cars stopped mid-ride and suspended 18 passengers until the Indianapolis Fire Department could evacuate them , leading to the Skyline