We all enjoy theme parks and the fun that comes along with it.

But not all theme parks are the same and have the rides that we are all familiar with; instead, some theme parks embrace the bizarre and help us embrace it as well. 

Hold onto your seats and get ready for a ride around a world of bizarre theme parks.  

Imsil Cheese Theme Park 

The Imsil Cheese Theme Park in South Korea was established in 2011. It is a cheese focused theme park with a European-style castle, a cheese museum, and interactive cheese making experiences. 

Imsil offers family friendly amenities such as a zoo, rose garden, a 4D theatre, and playground. The park hosts several festivals such as the Aqua Festival, Imsil N Cheese Festival, and Santa Festival. 

Crocosaurus Cove 

Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Australia is a reptile themed park that showcases the largest collection of Australian reptiles. Its main attraction is the Cage of Death, where visitors dive into a glass tank beside giant saltwater crocodiles. 

The park also has a massive freshwater aquarium, a reptile house with over 70 species, and interactive experiences such as feeding young crocodiles and holding baby crocodiles. 

There are many notable crocodiles that call the park their home, like Burt and Bullo. Crocosaurus Cove is open daily and offers an unique, adrenaline-pumping encounter with the wildlife of Australia. This theme park contains education and unforgettable memories rolled up into one. 

Ferrari World 

Ferrari World, located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, is a thrilling Ferrari-themed amusement park. It boasts over 40 rides and attractions, including the Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster, reaching speeds of 240 km/h. 

The park has an iconic red roof inspired by Ferrari’s GT model, offering an immersive experience into Ferrari’s history and legacy. Visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions, from high-speed rides to family-friendly experiences. 

It also offers the world’s largest Ferrari store for shopping and Italian dining options. 

Whether you are an adrenaline junkie, car enthusiast, or a family looking for fun, Ferrari World promises a unique and exciting experience.

Hersheypark  

Located in Pennsylvania, the US, Hersheypark is a sugar filled wonderland built by the Hershey Company.

Here, visitors don’t just ride roller coasters – they do it alongside giant walking candy bars. 

Hersheypark offers over 75 rides, including 14 roller coasters and 16 water rides. It also includes the thrilling Formula H, family-friendly rides, and the 11-acre ZooAmerica. The Boardwalk water park provides refreshing escapes with wave pools and slides.

The Dwarf Empire  

One of the most eyebrow-raising parks is the Kingdom of the Little People, also known as The Dwarf Empire, in Kunming, China. 

This park features performances and activities led entirely by people with dwarfism. It has been both criticised and praised, since some say it offers employment opportunities, while others view it as exploitative. Either way, it certainly fits the definition of ‘bizarre.’

Theme parks around the world aren’t just about thrill rides and cartoon mascots. Some are about cheese and chocolate, while some involve diving into tanks full of crocodiles or racing in cars faster than planes. 

Whichever experience you are looking for, the world’s most bizarre theme parks are here to make sure your travel stories will never be boring.

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