|
New Water Thrill Ride to Debut at Enchanted Forest/Water Safari in 2009
Silverback Gorilla Makes a Splash as Ride’s Highlight
Old Forge, NY -
New York ’s Largest Water Theme park is getting bigger, better and wetter this summer and telling guests to “Go Ape…If They Dare!” Park staff began construction this fall on a new CanonBOWL™ water slide which will debut for the summer on opening day Wednesday June 17. The first new water ride since the installation of the Shadow in 2002, this new double tube ride, purchased from Proslide Technology Inc. of Canada, will be located on the popular Water Safari Island right next door to sister thrill ride Killermanjaro. The ride’s name, The Curse of the Silverback, definitely puts the word theme in water theme park.
The "silverback" theme refers to the dominant male gorillas who lead and protect their living groups, named after the mature male's saddle of light grey hair. Gorillas are found in several countries in
Africa , including the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park chose the silverback gorilla theme for a number of reasons. They’re a perfect fit for the safari theme--the image of the gorilla’s power adds more thrill to the ride, and they’re very fascinating creatures who are endangered and need to be protected.
“We are in a great position to help and that’s why we have partnered with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (DFGFI) to raise awareness and funds for the gorillas,” said Katie Noonan, Marketing Director for the park. “In December of 2008 we adopted our own silverback gorilla through the organization and during the summer we’re bringing a DFGFI fundraising initiative to the park called “Coins for Congo™” that will support programs in
Africa that improve the survival of these amazing primates who so closely match our own human genetic makeup. We are reaching out and asking people to help,” Noonan adds. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, founded by Dr. Dian Fossey, is dedicated to the conservation and protection of gorillas and their habitats in Africa, through research, conservation action, education and partnerships.
2009 has even been named the Year of the Gorilla by several organizations including UNESO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) that are launching initiatives to protect these primates. By visiting the park this summer, families can enjoy a day full of fun, experience our new water ride and learn more about the gorillas and what can be done to protect them!
The Enchanted Forest/Water Safari features over 50 rides and attractions, including 32 water rides all with heated water. The park is located on Rt. 28 in Old Forge, NY and opens for the 2009 season on Wednesday, June 17.
For more Silverback Updates - Click Here
Photos
General Park Photos and Logos are available for download. If you have a specific photo request please contact us directly. All photos are 300dpi .jpg images. Click the image below to download.
|
