The landmark opening showcases ProSlide’s latest world-first innovation and deepens a 17-year partnership with one of the Midwest’s top water parks.
June 20, 2025 – Powell, Ohio – Zoombezi Bay, one of the Midwest’s most beloved water parks, officially opens its newest expansion today: Conservation Tower. Anchored by the world’s first HIVE™ 20 water ride from ProSlide, this dynamic addition blends cutting-edge ride design with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s mission-driven storytelling.
Developed through a 17-year partnership, Conservation Tower features three immersive ProSlide-powered attractions, each inspired by themes of conservation and environmental impact. Leading the expansion is The Hive, the world’s first pair of HIVE™ 20 features that send riders through high-speed, high-G helix turns and sweeping panoramic views in an unforgettable ride experience.
“Conservation Tower is full of firsts – from the world’s first installations of the HIVE 20 and Captina Falls, a RallyRACER with FlyingSAUCER 8 elements, to the conservation theme that supports the mission of our organization,” says Anthony Sabo, Vice President, Zoombezi Bay and Guest Services. “We could not be prouder to work with our great partners at ProSlide and debut these amazing attractions.”
“For nearly two decades, Zoombezi Bay has been a phenomenal partner in pushing the boundaries of guest experience,” expresses Jeff Janovich, Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships at ProSlide. “With Conservation Tower, they’ve raised the bar for how storytelling and conservation can transform a water park into something truly meaningful. We’re proud to continue innovating alongside them.”
The new Conservation Tower includes:
- The Hive – Two HIVE™ 20 features that plunge guests into an electrifying 360-degree journey through high-G spirals, mimicking the motion and energy of a buzzing beehive.
- Mussel Mayhem – Featuring the TornadoWAVE® 12 / TORNADO® 18 SwitchBACK, this combo packs Midwest-first excitement in a twisting tribute to freshwater mussel conservation.
- Captina Falls – The world’s first Matting RallyRACER® with FlyingSAUCER® 8 features, offering excitement in a fast-paced, side-by-side mat racer format.
A Partnership Built to Inspire
Since Zoombezi Bay opened in 2008, ProSlide has been a creative and technical partner, delivering signature attractions like the TORNADO® 60, CannonBOWL®, and ProRACER®. Conservation Tower marks a new milestone in their 17-year collaboration, seamlessly uniting award-winning ride design with immersive environmental storytelling to create a purpose-driven guest experience found nowhere else.
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