Zippin Pippin

Zippin Pippin’s timber profile rises above part of Bay Beach and immediately sets the tone for a classic wooden coaster. The lift builds anticipation at an unhurried pace before the train moves into a lively sequence of drops and hills, shaped around changing ground levels, quick bursts of speed and moments when riders feel gently lifted from their seats.

The rumble of the train, the vibration of the wood and the structure surrounding the track give the ride a personality very different from a smooth modern steel coaster. Zippin Pippin feels direct, energetic and full of movement while preserving the unmistakable charm of a traditional American wooden roller coaster and one of Bay Beach’s defining landmarks.