Zach's Zoomer is a

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. Zach's Zoomer was manufactured by

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. It opened in 1994 and is targeted toward younger audiences. Zach's Zoomer was named after Roger Jourden's grandson and former General Manager Camille Jourden-Mark's son, Zach Mark. The

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is a family coaster and is designed to be the first step to the larger coasters. It doesn't have sudden drops or high speeds. It is one of three wooden roller coasters in the park and is an

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Coaster Classic. The layout is the same as the old John Allen-designed kiddie wooden coasters like Woodstock Express at sister parks

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, and

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. Zach's Zoomer is one of only two roller coasters at Michigan's Adventure with manual brakes. Brakes must be opened and closed with buttons. The only other roller coaster with manual brakes is the Wolverine Wildcat.

Incidents

On June 30, 2000, a 38-year-old woman fell out of the ride and suffered critical injuries as she turned to take pictures of her relatives in the cars behind her.

References

External links

Official page
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