Gumbuya World (formerly Gumbuya Park) is an amusement park in Tynong North, Victoria, near Pakenham, in Victoria, Australia. The park is owned by Jayco, Inc Australia founder and owner Gerry Ryan and Carsales.com owner Wal Pisciotta since September 2016. The park contains various rides and attractions ranging from water slides to roller coasters and wildlife exhibits. Its two major waterslides are the Boomerango and the Taipan. The park also features a lazy river ride, giant water playground, wave simulator, fun-for-all roller coaster, suspened family coaster, thilling skyloop coaster, tree swing, train ride, dodgem cars, and a berry twirl ride for young children. There is also an exhibit featuring dingoes, lizards, crocodiles, koalas, aviaries and wallabies which incorporates a petting zoo. History Originally a pheasant farm, the facility was converted into a wildlife park in 1978 by the late Ron Rado. In October 2011, vandals attached a powerful explosive charge to the large pheasant statue at the entrance to the park and blew out its rear end. That followed earlier vandalism, including the theft of mini cars and motor karts. In September 2016, Gumbuya Park was sold for $4.65 million to a group of investors which included Gerry Ryan and Carsales.com founder Wal Pisciotta, Adam Campbell, Brett Murray, and Ray Weinzierl to buy the park and upgrade it into a more ambitious Theme Park. Rides and attractions Outback Explorers Berry Twirl Outback Pirates ship Desert Derby dodgem cars Truck Convoy (leads to Gerry's Roadhouse) Ray's Express (takes visitors through Gumbuya World) Outback Pursuit Wildlife Trail Koala and Dingo exhibit Walkthrough Aviary and Wallaby trail Critter Cave (featuring insects, lizards and baby crocodiles) Petting Zoo The area contains 52 species of different animals in a bushland setting. References External links Amusement parks in Victoria (Australia) 1978 establishments in Australia Entertainment companies established in 1978