Universal's World of Creatures/Attractions

Universal Metazoa is a zoological and theme park at Universal Baton Rouge Resort.

List of current and former attractions, retailing, dinning, and character meet 'n greets that can be found throughout the park.

Exotic Entry
Current Opening date: March 6, 2017 Theme: TBA Map info: There's a host of amazing birds, freshwater fishes and crazy reptiles in this fantastic look at the world of animals Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: Universal Metazoa’s Animal Care Center Map info: Find out how to protect endangered species and take care of pets as you visit the best animal care centre in town via a backstage tour Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: stage show Map info: TBA Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: Despicable Me minions Map info: TBA Opening date: March 21, 2012 Replaced: Jumanji: The Wild 4D Experience Theme: Popular characters and stars and safari Map info: All your favorite movie, TV and cartoon characters are on their safari trip as you'll have your chance to greet them. Opening date: March 21, 2002 Former Theme: Jumanji Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: March 21, 2002 -June 6, 2011 Replaced by: Minionimals
 * Universal Metazoa Trailway - A seasonal interactive attraction where Mother Metazoa gives the visitors trials to explore the park. The trials involve many different tasks, like taking photos of an animal or riding an attraction. Those who completed a trial will be rewarded with a prize. After finishing the trial, Mother Metazoa shows up and crowns him/her as the "King" or "Queen of the Beasts". This attraction was inspired by the Island Trials of the Pokémon Sun & Moon games
 * Exotic Gardens - An animal exhibit and walkthrough attraction homed to flamingos, swans, ducks, geese, cranes, storks, tortoises, freshwater fishes, tree kangaroos and some Caribbean parrots. It consists of three sub-exhibits such as the Bird Swamp, which houses African waterfowl, the Freshwater Aquarium and the Reptile House
 * Universal Metazoa’s Animal Care Center Tour - An animal exhibit/walkthrough attraction which invites guest to take a backstage tour through the Universal Metazoa’s Animal Care Center facility where contains workers like veterinarians and animal keepers, rooms like hospital rooms, labs and research rooms, kitchens, and baby animal nurseries, and as well as animals that are been brought there. It is sponsored by National Geographic Society (2002-2015).
 * General Electric’s Exotic Theatre - A stage theater which show four annual shows. See shows on the Exotic Theater shows section. It is presented by General Electric (2002-present).
 * Minionimals - A character meet-n-greet area featuring the minions from the Despicable Me in different animal forms. It is sponsored by Chiquita Brands International (2012-present)
 * All-Star Safari Zone - A meet-n–greet attraction featuring various characters all wearing safari suits
 * Jumanji: The Wild 4D Experience - A 3D film and special effects attraction based on Sony Pictures' 1995 film Jumanji, which features clips from the film. It is sponsored by Sony (2002-2011).

Africa Safari
Current Theme:  Out of Africa book and film and African animals Map info: Get up close and personal with some of your favorite animals and discover the world of the classic movie Out of Africa Opening: March 21, 2002 Theme: African and Asian elephant Map info: Hop aboard the elephants of Africa, as you clash with the Asian rivals though a duel that takes place on a thrilling rollercoaster rampage Opening: June 1, 2002 Theme: Curious George Map info: Play through the jungle with your favorite mischievous monkey Opening date: Janurary 2008 Theme: old African animal folktales Map info: TBA Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: Jimmy Fallon and African wildlife safari Map info: Hang on to your seat belts for the funniest wild safari ride through the wildlife of Africa, with none other than Jimmy Fallon. Opening date: May 15, 2019 Replaced: Mokele-Mbembe - The Legendary Animal Former Theme: Mokele-Mbembe Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: March 21, 2002- April 17, 2017 Replaced by:The Wild Safari Ride Starring Jimmy Fallon
 * Out of Africa Journeys - an animal exhibit and walkthrough attraction which is inspired by Karen Blixen’s 1937 Danish book and Universal Pictures’ 1985 film Out of Africa and it’s contains the habitats of African animals including lions, African elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippopotamus, antelopes, gazelles, African monkeys, ostriches, kudus, bongos, African wild dogs, hyenas, grey crowned cranes, okapis, African rhinos and others. Plus it also contains several of life-sizes replicas of props and engines inspired from the 1985 film along the way.
 * Engaging Pachyderms - a dueling steel rollercoaster which consists two sides themed to elephants such as African and Asian elephant for guest to choose either one of them before riding them.
 * Curious George’s Jungle Playland - an outdoor interactive play area aimed at young children age 2-6 hosted by a famous monkey Curious George.
 * Watu and the Animal Tales from Africa - a musical stage show that tells about old African folk stories.
 * The Wild Safari Ride Starring Jimmy Fallon - a motion simulator ride which the sequel to Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, but focuses on the African safari.
 * Mokele-Mbembe - The Legendary Animal - an animatronic greet attraction similar to Triceratops Encounter, but features a life-sized animatronic figure of the legendary dinosaur creature Mokele-Mbembe, where guest can greet.

Madagascar
Current Theme: DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar series and Madagascan animals Map info: Walk though the jungles of Madagascar, where is home amazing lemurs, and as well as chameleons, geckos, the savage fossas, and many more Opening date: March 21, 2002 Renamed: The Habitat of Madagascar Theme: DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar. Map info: TBA Opening date: September 1, 2012 Theme: DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar series Map info: You want fun? Then take a ride around in a fun jungle carousel featuring King Julien. Opening date: December 6, 2012 Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: September 15, 2009 - July 4, 2010 Replaced by: TBA Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: September 15, 2009 - July 4, 2010 Replaced by: TBA
 * Madagascar Trails - an animal exhibit and walkthrough attraction homed to lemurs and other Madagascan animals including chameleons, geckos, fossas, etc.
 * Journey to Madagascar- an indoor boat ride based on the first Madagascar film.
 * King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round!- a carousel ride with Madagascar characters.
 * I Like Move It! King Julien's Royal Dance Party! - TBA
 * The Penguins of Madagascar: Mission Party - A dark-ride featuring the Penguins of Madagascar.

Asian Kingdom
Current Theme: Wildlife of Asia Map info: The largest continent awaits you for an adventure, from the Himalayas to the Sundarbans. Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: Giant pandas Map info: Encounter the most magnificent giant pandas. Opening date: April 22, 2012. Theme: TBA Map info: TBA. Opening date: April 22, 2012
 * The Eastern Exotic Walkway - an animal exhibit and walkthrough attraction consisting Asian animals like tigers, Malaysian tapirs, buffalos, oxen, Asian elephants, Asian monkeys, Asian rhinos, etc. It consists of two subzones, one with North Asian animals, and the other one which focuses on South Asian animals.
 * Panda Kingdom - an animal exhibit attraction which is home to giant pandas, red pandas and pheasants.
 * Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - a stunt show featuring Po and other characters from the Kung Fu Panda movies.

Latin Wilderness
Current Theme: Amazon Rainforest Map info: TBA Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go! Map info: Ahola! Come and join Dora, Diego, and the gang as they take on their to search the legendary Musical Jungle in this musical, sing-along interactive show. Opening date: April 22, 2011 Replaced: Woody Woodpecker’s Wacky World of Birds Theme: toucans and macaws Map info: See the jungle from a bird's perspective. Opening date: July 7, 2010 Theme: TBA Map info: Take a flight with the mystic serpent known as Quetzalcoatl to soar through the rainforest. Opening date: March 28, 2013 Theme: Samba music Map info: Hear and feel the rhythm of the Brazilian music that'll you'll celebrate. Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: TBA Map info: TBA. Opening date: TBA Replaced: Rio: A Bird's Journey
 * Amazon Dome - a large rainforest hall with a freshwater aquarium attached on it, which is home to macaws, sloths, giant otters, giant freshwater fishes, piranhas, manatees, caimans etc.
 * Dora & Diego’s Musical Jungle Adventure – a sing-along musical stage show featuring the characters from Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!
 * Flying Toucans & Macaws – a child-sized skytram themed which is a similar concept to Pteranodon Flyers, but as young guest can choose either toucans or macaws-themed sections to take on a flight around Latin Wilderness.
 * Quetzalcoatl - a flying rollercoaster, which a simulacra of SeaWorld's Manta, but themed after the legendary snake of the same name.
 * Samba Party! – an outdoor musical performance with sumba music and Brazilian dancers.
 * TBA - TBA.

Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: March 21, 2002 - December 2, 2009 Replaced by: Rio: A Bird's Journey Map info: Follow Blu and his friends to a music-filled adventure. Theme: TBA Opening/closing date: November 16, 2016 - May 13, 2018 Replaced by: TBA
 * Amazon River Run - TBA
 * Rio: A Bird's Journey - a dark ride featuring the characters from Rio franchise.

Wild Seas
Current

Theme: Marine animals Map info: Explore through the deep to encounter many different living things underwater. Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: Seals and sea lions Map info: TBA. Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: Polar animals. Map info: Walk through the frozen wildreness where all the polar animals you'll encounter. Opening date: June 21, 2012 Theme: Happy Feet Map info: Party on with the tap-dancing penguins. Opeining date: November 5, 2011 Theme: marine animals Map info: Take a "swim" around the carousel with fishes, dolphins, seals, whales and other marine creautres. Opeining date: May 25, 2006.
 * Habitat Reef – an aquarium-alike walkthrough attraction with fishes, crabs, lobsters, sponges, starfishes, dolphins, etc.
 * Seals and Sea Lions Habitat – an animal exhibit where can encounter with seals and sea lions and even feed them with fishes.
 * Polar Wildlife – an indoor animal exhibit and walkthrough with two separated buildings with animals of Artic and Antarctica, housing walruses, polar bears, seabirds, penguins etc.
 * Happy Feet: Tappin’ on Stage – a musical revue show featuring the characters from Warner Bros. Happy Feet franchise, located near Polar Wildlife.
 * Marine-Go-Round – a carousel based on sea animals.

Former Theme: Flipper Map info: Experience the entertainment spectacular with Flipper the dolphin and his friends. Opening/closing date: March 21, 2002 - July 9, 2008 Replaced by: TBA
 * Here Comes Flipper! – a dolphin show based on 1960s feature film and television show Flipper. It got closed to make place for the new dolphin lagoon at Habitat Reef.

Amity Village
Current Theme: Jaws Map info: Board on the Amity Tour Boat and survive from the attack of a great white shark known as Jaws. Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: sharks Map info: Dive into the shark-infested waters of Amity Village and come face-to-face with the most savage fish of the sea.  Opening date: March 21, 2002 Theme: TBA Map info: Enjoy by playing with those midway-style games. Opening date: March 21, 2002
 * Jaws: The Ride – a boat ride. In Universal Metazoa version of the ride, it contains a queue with tank exhibit of real sharks which is located at the Jaws Alive next-door.
 * Jaws Alive – an aquarium walkthrough located at next-door to the Jaws ride which consists the exhibits of sharks.
 * Amity Midway Games – an outdoor interactive arcade featuring various midway-style games.

SpongeBob LandPants
Current Theme: SpongeBob SquarePants Map info: Take a journey deep down under the sea with SpongeBob and the gang of the Bikini Bottom. Opening date: August 16, 2011 Theme: TBA Map info: TBA. Opening date: TBA Replaced: TBA
 * The Undersea Adventure of SpongeBob SquarePants – a dark ride.
 * TBA - TBA.

Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: TBA Replaced by: TBA
 * TBA - TBA

The Lost Kingdom
Current Theme: TBA Map info: TBA. Opening date: TBA Replaced: TBA
 * TBA - TBA.

Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: TBA Replaced by: TBA
 * TBA - TBA

Wild Woods of America
Current Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening date: TBA
 * TBA- TBA.

Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: TBA Replaced by: TBA
 * TBA - TBA

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Metazoa
Current Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening date: TBA
 * TBA- TBA.

Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: TBA Replaced by: TBA
 * TBA - TBA

Animal Starland
Current Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening date: TBA
 * TBA- TBA.

Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: TBA Replaced by: TBA
 * TBA - TBA

Super Nintendo World at Universal Metazoa
Current Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening date: TBA
 * TBA- TBA.

Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: TBA Replaced by: TBA
 * TBA - TBA

PETopia
Current Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening date: TBA
 * TBA- TBA.

Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: TBA Replaced by: TBA
 * TBA - TBA

Desertlands
Current Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening date: TBA
 * TBA- TBA.

Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: TBA Replaced by: TBA
 * TBA - TBA

Discovery Lagoon
Current Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening date: TBA
 * TBA- TBA.

Former Theme: TBA Map info: TBA Opening/closing date: TBA Replaced by: TBA
 * TBA - TBA

Height restrictions
Current Former

Exotic Theater shows

 * The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Wildlife - Based on a children’s animated television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That. It occurs from February 14 to March 6. Map info: Join Sally, Nick, Fish, the Things, and of course The Cat in the Hat as they're about to embark the adventure and knowledge of every living thing in the wildlife. Theme: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That and wildlife. Opening date: 2014
 * Hop Live - An Easter-themed concert music revue featuring characters Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment Easter comedy film Hop. It occurs from March 20 to April 27 Map info: Rock on with E.B., the Easter Chicks and The Pink Berets on this hilarious and heartwarming Easter musical concert spectacular! Theme: Hop. Opening date: Spring 2012
 * Peppa Pig's Animal Alphabet Safari - Featuring Peppa Pig and her family who goes on their alphabet safari trip to find what animal that start with their names from A to Z. It occurs from May 4 to July 6. Map info: Go on a safari with Peppa Pig and her family to discover letters and words describing animals. Theme: Peppa Pig. Opening date: Summer 2011
 * Hybrid - A horror stage show as part of Halloween Horror Nights’ Savage Safari event. It occurs September 25 – November 1. Map info: One company had fulfilled their dream, to create the Ultimate Animal. But something went terribly wrong. Opening date: 2016
 * Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - A Christmas-related musical stage show as part of Holly Jolly Safari event and based Rankin/Bass’ 1964 animated Christmas special of the same name. It occurs from November 20 to December 24. Map info: In the first live show based on the classic holiday special, join Rudolph and his friends on his amazing adventure and how he learned how special he is with his bright red nose. Theme: ​Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Opening date: 2011
 * The Wild Throneberries Live - a show based on Nickelodeon's animated series of the same name.
 * Jack Hanna Show
 * The Kratt Brothers Show
 * The Crocodile Hunter Show
 * The Lorax Speaks for the Trees - a short-lived live action/puppet show featuring the characters from the 2012 animated film The Lorax Map info: TBA Theme: The Lorax Opening date: March 1, 2012 Closing date: June 20, 2012
 * TBA

Canceled attractions

 * Village of the Pygmies - a kids’ play area themed after the TBA
 * Norm of the North character appearance - The costumed characters based on the 2016 animated film are meant to be appeared at the Wild Seas area, but it was scraped for two reasons: one is to Universal can't get the rights to use the film's characters from Loinsgate, and second is the fact Norm of the North got highly negative receptions both commercially and critically upon its released.
 * Father of the Pride character appearance - The costumed characters of DreamWorks Animation/NBC's 2004 animated sitcom Father of the Pride are meant to be appeared at Animal Starland section, but it was cancelled due to TBA
 * Pet Chimp Rage - Planned in early 2009, it is a horror attraction exclusively for the HHN's Savage Safari event which would focuses on the pet chimpanzee going on the violent rampage, terrorizing everyone. But later after the most real-life tragic and horror event happened where Travis, the chimpanzee, had murdered his owner's friend, the project was thought to be as the offensive reference to the attack as it was scrapped.
 * TBA