Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo

What Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo does

Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo is a privately held, single-site seasonal family amusement park located at 2365 N. 200 W., Angola, Indiana 46703, in Steuben County, a region marketed around its "101 lakes" tourist identity. The park was founded around 1955 and was operating in its 53rd season as of 2008. The attraction combines thrill rides (e.g., the Go Kart tracks), family and Kiddieland rides, a waterpark area with a dual flume waterslide, a 10,000 sq ft air-conditioned arcade, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a small zoo, multiple food and beverage outlets, a gift shop, and picnic/event facilities served by an approved-caterer list. Group picnic packages are offered to schools, YMCAs, scout troops, church groups, and corporate outings.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, front-gate model with a tiered admission structure: All-Day Ride Passes priced at $16 for guests over 42 inches and $8 for guests under 42 inches, General Admission at $4 (park/zoo access without unlimited rides), and Season Passes at $70. Ancillary revenue is generated from go karts ($3/ticket), miniature golf ($5/ticket), arcade play, on-site F&B (Munchies snack bar, Speedway Grill, two outdoor cafes, Dippin' Dots), and souvenir retail. Discount programs are offered to specific segments — Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops at half price on Fridays, church groups at half price on Sundays, and concessions for military and seniors.

The company has no proprietary technology platform, no mobile application, no disclosed online ticketing system, and no digital infrastructure beyond a static marketing website. Distribution is exclusively through the park's front gate and group sales office; marketing channels consist of the company website plus a referral listing with the Steuben County Tourism Bureau. The operating status is listed as "closed" on the website, with content from the 2008 season, and it is unclear whether this indicates seasonal closure, permanent shutdown, or simply a stale web presence. The ownership structure is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or recent leadership changes.

Name

Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo

Legal name

Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo

Website

https://funspotpark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo is a privately held, single-site seasonal family amusement park in Angola, Indiana, combining rides, a zoo, waterpark, arcade, and miniature golf. The website indicates the park is closed, with the last active documented season in 2008.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Amusement Park & Zoo

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (713110), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Amusement Parks (Regional/Local Ride Parks & Funfairs) (THAJAEAD)

Keywords

• Amusement park rides
• Family entertainment center
• Waterpark attractions
• Group picnic events
• Miniature golf arcade

Headquarters

HQ city

Angola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Admission and Ride Passes: Ticket-based revenue from All-Day Ride Passes (tiered by height), general admission, and season passes. Primary revenue driver for the amusement park.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site food service including Munchies snack bar, Speedway Grill restaurant, and two outdoor cafes offering pizza, nachos, hamburgers, hotdogs, ice cream, and drinks. Dippin' Dots ice cream also available.
3. Retail and Souvenirs: Gift shop sales including souvenirs, T-shirts, sweatshirts, candy, toys, stuffed animals, and jewelry. Individual ride tickets and go kart tickets also sold separately.
4. Go Kart Rentals: Single-seater go kart tickets at $3.00 each and 2-seater go kart tickets at $5.00 each. Not included in All-Day Ride Pass.
5. Arcade: 10,000 square foot air-conditioned arcade where visitors can play games and win tickets to redeem for prizes.
6. Group Picnics and Events: Group picnic packages with reserved pavilions, catering options, and optional rentals including Dunk Tank ($30), Bingo ($30), and P.A. System ($30). Fun Bucks available in packs of 5 for $4.00.
7. Miniature Golf: 18-hole miniature golf course available. Not included in All-Day Ride Passes. Saturday group bookings (50+) include miniature golf.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo operates a single-site seasonal family amusement park in Angola, Indiana, selling admission-based access to more than 30 rides, a Kiddieland children's ride section, a dual flume waterpark, a zoo, a 10,000 sq ft air-conditioned arcade, and an 18-hole miniature golf course. Revenue is generated through tiered ride passes, general admission, season passes, separately ticketed Go Karts and miniature golf, on-site food and beverage, retail souvenir sales, and reserved picnic/event packages for groups.

Product overview

Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo is a single-site amusement park offering a unified experience combining thrill rides, family/kiddie rides, water attractions, zoo, arcade, and miniature golf. The park operates on a tiered ticket structure with All Day Ride Passes (over/under 42 inches), General Admission, and Season Passes. Additional revenue activities include Go Karts, individual ride tickets, and arcade play. Group services include picnic packages with catering options and reserved pavilions. The park is located in Steuben County, Indiana, approximately 40 miles north of Fort Wayne.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All-Day Ride Pass (Over 42 inches) Full-day ride pass for visitors over 42 inches tall, priced at $16.00 per person and including access to the dual flume waterslide.
• All-Day Ride Pass (Under 42 inches) Full-day ride pass for visitors under 42 inches tall, priced at $8.00 per person and including access to the dual flume waterslide.
• General Admission Park admission for non-riding visitors, priced at $4.00 per person.
• Season Pass Individual season pass valid for the entire operating season, priced at $70.00.
• Group Full Day Ride Tickets Pre-purchased group ride tickets: 10-50 riders at $9.25 per person on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday; 50-499 riders at $9.75 per person on Saturday; 500+ riders at $9.25 per person on Saturday (Saturday groups of 50+ include miniature golf).
• Thrill and Family Rides Collection of major rides including Afterburner Rollercoaster (48 inch minimum), Zyklon Rollercoaster (45 inch minimum), Troika, Sea Dragon, Para-Trooper, Balloon Race, Flying Scooters, Tilt-A-Whirl, Ferris Wheel, Scrambler, Round Up, Carousel, Glass House, Bumper Cars, and Calypso, included in the All-Day Ride Pass.
• Kiddieland Rides Dedicated children's ride area including Wetboats, Bouncy Room, Granny Bugs, Kiddie Chariot, Kiddie Ferris Wheel, Pony Carts, Safari Coaster, Sky Fighter, Space Train, Tubs of Fun, Bulgy the Whale, Kiddy Swings, Hamptons Cars, Turtles, and Chariots, all with a 51 inch maximum height limit. Included in the All-Day Ride Pass.
• Dual Flume Waterpark Dual flume waterslide plus waterpark area with 36 inch minimum height requirement, included in the All-Day Ride Pass.
• Zoo On-site zoo featuring animals for visitors to see and enjoy, included with park admission.
• Arcade 10,000 square foot air-conditioned arcade where visitors can play games and win tickets to redeem for prizes.
• 18-Hole Miniature Golf 18-hole miniature golf course sold separately, not included in All-Day Ride Passes.
• Go Karts Go kart racing with 1-seater ($3.00 per ticket; 56 inch minimum and 11 years old) and 2-seater ($5.00 per ticket; 16 years with driver's license, passenger minimum 42 inches) options, sold separately from the All-Day Ride Pass.
• Group Picnic Services Group picnic packages including reserved pavilion, optional approved catering, charcoal grills (limited availability), and group admission rates for groups of 10 or more. Deposits and contracts required for groups of 50+.
• Fun Bucks Prepaid park currency usable anywhere in the park, sold at 5 Fun Bucks for $4.00, valid only on the day of picnic and non-exchangeable for cash.
• Group Picnic Equipment Rentals Optional group picnic rentals including Dunk Tank ($30), Bingo ($30), and PA System ($30), each with limited availability and requiring advance reservation.
• On-Site Food and Beverage On-site food service including the Munchies snack bar, Speedway Grill restaurant, and two outdoor cafes serving pizza, nachos, hamburgers, hotdogs, ice cream, drinks, and Dippin' Dots ice cream.
• Approved Catering Service Directory of approved outside caterers that group organizers can hire for picnic events, offering various menus and price ranges.
• Gift Shop and Souvenirs On-site gift shop selling souvenirs, T-shirts, sweatshirts, candy, toys, stuffed animals, and jewelry to park visitors.
• Group Recreation Facilities Sand volleyball courts and horseshoe pits available for group use at no extra charge.
• Park Parking On-site parking facilities provided to park visitors.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Idlewild & SoakZone: Family amusement park and waterpark in Ligonier, Pennsylvania combining traditional rides, a storybook theme area, and a waterpark. Comparable to Fun Spot as a multi-attraction regional family park with a broad demographic focus.
• Waldameer Park: Long-operating regional amusement park in Erie, Pennsylvania featuring classic rides and a waterpark. Comparable to Fun Spot in scale, heritage, and its combination of rides and water attractions serving a regional market.
• Dutch Wonderland: Family theme park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania aimed at younger children with rides and a small waterpark area. Comparable to Fun Spot in its focus on families with children and a tiered, affordable admission model.
• Clementon Park & Splash World: Regional amusement park and waterpark in Clementon, New Jersey combining rides, a waterpark, and arcade attractions. Comparable to Fun Spot in offering a mixed amusement-park/waterpark/arcade bundle for the regional day-trip market.
• Knoebels Amusement Resort: Family-owned amusement park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania offering traditional rides, a waterpark, and pay-per-ride or ride-pass options. Comparable to Fun Spot as an independently operated park with free admission / pay-per-attraction pricing.
• Holiday World & Splashin' Safari: Family-owned theme park and waterpark in Santa Claus, Indiana operating thrill rides, a waterpark, and seasonal events. Directly comparable to Fun Spot as a privately held, multi-attraction regional park serving Midwest family tourists.
• Indiana Beach: Regional amusement park in Monticello, Indiana featuring rides, a waterpark, and boardwalk-style amenities. Highly comparable as a regional Indiana family park with mixed ride and water attractions.
• Quassy Amusement Park: Regional family amusement park in Middlebury, Connecticut with rides, a waterpark, and picnic facilities. Comparable to Fun Spot in scale, regional draw, and group-event/picnic offerings.
• Beech Bend Raceway & Park: Amusement park and racing venue in Bowling Green, Kentucky featuring rides, a waterpark area, and group picnic facilities. Comparable to Fun Spot in its combination of rides and water-based attractions targeted at regional families.

Broad incumbents

• Lake Compounce: New England's oldest continuously operating amusement park in Bristol, Connecticut with rides, a waterpark, and a resort hotel. Comparable as a regional family park with a broader commercial footprint and longer operating history.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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