Carousel Fun- Phoenix Zoo

4000 years of Carnivals🎠 Have you ever watched a carnival appear overnight… then vanish just as fast? What feels like a simple night of lights and rides actually traces back over 4,000 years. In this video, we uncover the hidden history of traveling carnivals — from ancient festivals in 2000 BCE, to medieval fairs, to the massive wagon-driven spectacles of the 1700s and 1800s, and finally the glowing midways that still roll into towns today. Long before Ferris wheels and funnel cakes, these eve