Kobra

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When guests stepped into the wondrous land of Wild Asia, they were soon met with something serpentine dominating the area. Two tall and imposing Kobra heads stood proudly at either end of the land. Striking fear into riders as they moved through the area and witnessed the legendary tale of Kobra—the biggest they had ever seen!

Wild Asia opened in 2010, replacing Beanoland. While other rides received a retheme, Kobra was a purpose-built, multi-million-pound attraction designed to complement the new themed area. It took the place of several walkways and paths leading towards the old Dragon Falls water ride.

Manufactured by Zamperla, this Disk’O ride featured a humped middle to give riders a feeling of airtime, with two elevations that facilitated the rise and fall aspect of the experience. The ride vehicle boasted large figureheads, while the elevations featured towering Kobra heads illuminated with green lighting after dark and during the Howl’O’ween events.

With a height restriction of 1.2m, Kobra could seat 30 guests, all facing outwards. Riders held onto handlebars while a padded restraint rose and settled against their backs, securing them into place. Following the introduction of Land of the Tigers, those waiting in the queue could catch glimpses into the nearby tiger enclosures.

Now, Kobra has closed, making way for an exciting new reimagining as part of a fresh-themed land set to open in 2027.