Wild Thing, Steel roller coaster at Valleyfair, Shakopee, United States.
Wild Thing is a steel roller coaster at Valleyfair amusement park that generates high-speed thrills along its 3,100-foot track with multiple hills and sharp turns. The ride uses steep banking angles and airtime sections to create moments where riders feel weightless.
Morgan Manufacturing built this steel coaster in 1996 as a major attraction for Valleyfair amusement park. Since opening, it has become a signature ride that continues to draw regular visitors to the park.
The coaster draws visitors from throughout the region, showing how Americans value intense thrill experiences as a form of entertainment and social activity. Families and friends often return to ride it together as a tradition.
Riders must be at least 54 inches tall to experience this coaster, which typically operates from spring through fall depending on weather. Checking conditions before your visit helps ensure the ride is open when you arrive.
The ride begins with a 200-foot initial drop followed by six major hills that create repeated moments of weightlessness. This combination of a steep start and recurring airtime hills makes the experience notably intense compared to similar coasters.
Location: Shakopee
GPS coordinates: 44.79810,-93.45710
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40
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