About Lions' Lair
Lions' Lair is a zoo in Denver, CO. The museum preserves a restored car from a famous roller coaster that was featured in a movie where the coaster was blown up, making it a tangible piece of local cinematic history. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Lion attraction/Bar venue
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Lion cubs, big cats
- Special Events
- Open mic Mondays, Gong Show Tuesdays
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum preserves a restored car from a famous roller coaster that was featured in a movie where the coaster was blown up, making it a tangible piece of local cinematic history
- The museum is entirely volunteer-run and operates within Pretlow Library, keeping the same hours as the library while maintaining exhibits on naval history, WWII history, defunct theme park artifacts, and major storms affecting the Norfolk area
- The museum offers free admission with donations encouraged and has a 4.8 rating from 43 reviews, indicating strong community appreciation despite its small space constraints
- The museum displays both a restored roller coaster car and a boat from the defunct Ocean View theme park as its primary interactive exhibits, allowing visitors to physically interact with artifacts from the area's entertainment history
💬 What Visitors Say
- Ask staff for a guided tour when you arrive—volunteers like Charles are knowledgeable and will provide much more context than the exhibits alone, significantly enhancing your understanding of Ocean View's history
- Arrive during library opening hours but plan to visit early in the day, as the volunteer-run museum doesn't always open exactly on time despite keeping library hours
- Allocate 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on your interest level—while the space is small and can be toured quickly, there are extensive books and reading materials available if you want deeper engagement with Ocean View's complete history
- Bring cash or be prepared to purchase merchandise (shirts and stickers) as a donation to support this volunteer-run museum, since admission is free but donations are encouraged to keep the venue operating
- Don't miss the main exhibits—the restored roller coaster car and defunct theme park boat are tangible pieces of Ocean View's iconic history and particularly resonate with locals who have family connections to the area's past
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