EPISODE · Apr 17, 2025 · 24 MIN
Ep. 244 Today's Peep A Sacramento Time Machine: William Land Park Funderland, Fairytale Town, and Zoo Memories, A Spin on an Amusement Ride Ruins My Chilhood Crush, and "How Long Has This Been Going On?"
from Pat's Peeps Podcast · host Pat Walsh
Returning to my childhood stomping grounds at William Land Park brings back a flood of memories from Thunderland, Fairytale Town, and the Sacramento Zoo.• Exploring Thunderland (now Funderland) where the little train still runs through the expanded amusement park• Reminiscing about Fairytale Town, which opened in August 1959, with its iconic attractions like Humpty Dumpty's wall, the rabbit hole slide, and pink popcorn• Sharing memories of the Sacramento Zoo and its memorable exhibits, from the reptile house to the mischievous monkeys• Reflecting on the zoo's planned move to Elk Grove and how these attractions have always felt connected• Telling the hilarious story of my first crush at age 12 and how it ended disastrously on the spinning teacup ride at ThunderlandPlease check out PatsPeeps.com to see what we're doing with local businesses. We'd love to represent and endorse local mom and pops, welcoming new businesses every day.
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Returning to my childhood stomping grounds at William Land Park brings back a flood of memories from Thunderland, Fairytale Town, and the Sacramento Zoo. • Exploring Thunderland (now Funderland) where the little train still runs through the expanded amusement park • Reminiscing about Fairytale Town, which opened in August 1959, with its iconic attractions like Humpty Dumpty's wall, the rabbit hole slide, and pink popcorn • Sharing memories of the Sacramento Zoo and its memorable exhibits, fr...
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Ep. 244 Today's Peep A Sacramento Time Machine: William Land Park Funderland, Fairytale Town, and Zoo Memories, A Spin on an Amusement Ride Ruins My Chilhood Crush, and "How Long Has This Been Going On?"
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