Kiddieland at Applegate Zoo in Merced set to reopen after undergoing renovations

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Kiddieland, the nostalgic amusement park located inside Merced's Applegate Zoo, is welcoming visitors once again after undergoing major renovations.

The updates include a new and improved train, a centerpiece attraction that has long been part of the park's experience.

The renovations mark a new chapter for Kiddieland, which has been a familiar destination for generations of families.

An official ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Saturday, April 25. The event is free for the public to attend.

Action News Photojournalist Alex Ruiz takes viewers inside the park for a closer look at what's new as Kiddieland prepares to reopen its gates.