Trans Wonderland

Trans Wonderland
Location Ibadan, Nigeria
Coordinates 7°22′39″N 3°56′49″E / 7.3775°N 3.9470°E / 7.3775; 3.9470Coordinates: 7°22′39″N 3°56′49″E / 7.3775°N 3.9470°E / 7.3775; 3.9470
Opened November 29, 1989
Operating season Year-round
Area 27 ha (67 acres)

Trans Wonderland (also known as the Trans Amusement park) is an amusement and theme park in the city of Ibadan.[1]

History

The Trans Wonderland project was initiated in 1987 by the incumbent military Governor at the time: colonel Adetunji Olurin, while construction of the park began in August, 1988 following the financial support from the subsequent Governor, colonel Sasaenia Adedeji Oresanya. The park opened to the public in November 29, 1989.[1]

Attractions

Trans Wonderland is sometimes referred to as Nigeria's Disney World.[2] The park covers a total area of 67 acres. The fascinating attractions in the park includes roller coasters, electronic bumper cars, panoramic wheels, ferris wheels, merry-go-round horses, space station, flying chain chairs, dragon boats, funky basket circles and many others.[2] Today, however the park is a shadow of its former self because many of these attractions have fallen into disrepair and they are no longer in good working condition due to maintenance issues. In spite of this, the park is still a popular entertainment venue in Ibadan.[3][4][5][6][7]

References

  1. 1 2 "The Socio-Economic Benefits of Trans Amusement Park" (pdf). - Iiste.org.
  2. 1 2 Noo Saro-Wiwa (2012). Looking for Transwonderland: Travels in Nigeria. Soft Skull Press. ISBN 978-1-593-7649-13.
  3. ↑ "The Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies". 45. Nigerian Economic Society (Pennsylvania State University). 2003.
  4. ↑ Dare Oguntomisin (2003). Yoruba Towns and Cities, (Volume 1). University of Michigan. Bookshelf Resources. p. 53. ISBN 978-9-783-5768-72.
  5. ↑ John O. Ogbor, Ph. D. (2009). Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Strategic Management Perspective. AuthorHouse. ISBN 9781438933924.
  6. ↑ Paul Adepoju. "Trans Amusement park ibadan now a museum". Ibadan pulse. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
  7. ↑ "About Ibadan". Ibadan descendants union, USA.
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