{This post is a mix of my blog post from my first visit the day they opened in 2017 and my most recent visit with my girls in 2020. It was fun to look back and see what they’ve changed/kept the same. We had just as much fun this last visit as we did the very first time!}
Fun in the Jungle, located in Sunbury, is a great addition to the kids scene. It is a mix of the play area/arcade at Magic Mountain, the play areas at Tuttle/Polaris Malls andย a few new things like ย mini bowling and a mini skating rink. It is a great combination, as it appeals to multiple age groups. Years ago, I remember Logan (one of the kids I used to nanny for), not asking one time when we were leaving (which was HUGE). However, as soon as we did leave, he asked when we were coming back!
If you’re not familiar with Sunbury (I’m not), you might feel as if it is sort of in an odd spot. Just look for this sign and you’ll know you’re in the right spot.
When you walk in, you’ll walk right up to the counter and pay for admission. The cost is $7 per child, which includes all day admission. However, if your kids are 2 and under – it is only $2.50 during the weekday and $4 on the weekend.ย If you follow them on Facebook, they will share when they’re having special days like multiples day, which means you pay for one kid and get the siblings FREE. This is a huge win for parents of multiples.
What I love about this space is the set-up. They have a two different play structures, one geared towards the younger kids (like my girls) and then a larger area for older kids. Behind the play structures, you will find the arcade, mini roller rink and mini bowling. I like that those things are in the back because it gives the kids a chance to play before they realize how much more there is! ๐
After you pay, you enter through a GATE to get to the play area. Yes, I said a GATE. Woo hoo! That means the kiddos can’t escape. ๐ The space geared for the younger ones is right at the front. It has a climbing structure with a lower entrance, climbing toys similar to the ones you see at the mall and interactive activities along the side of the gate/fenced in area.
You will notice they have a number of couches sprinkled throughout the play area. All with great views of wherever your kids would be.
Only thing about the climbing structures (bridge, banana, etc), they’re pretty slippery and hard for the little ones to climb on. However, that didn’t stop them from trying or having a ton of fun. The girls may not have had grip socks on, which would have helped a ton.
The larger jungle play area, geared towards the older kiddos,ย is a multi-level play structure with many tunnels, slides, small and large punching bags and plenty of room to run around. Parents/care givers are allowed to go up if they want to. I tried to go up with the girls when everyone left, but noticed there were spots where, well, let’s just say it wasn’t little toddler friendly. Hence why they have the smaller play area!ย
Theย pictures ofย the bigger play structure are fromย ourย visit in 2017, however itย doesn't look like they've made any drastic changes to it. Maybeย taken down a few things, but I deletedย those pictures.ย
As I mentioned, in the back, they have an arcade, mini bowling and a mini skating rink. You could really spend quite some time here!
(2017 review) We loved the mini bowling. I think it is great for the kiddos. The bowling balls are smaller, which is great for little hands, and you only play six frames (I think?). ย The only downfall – there were no holes in the ball for the kiddos to put their fingers in. However, with that being said, L didn’t have any trouble rolling the ball.
The cost is $2.25/game. You can wear normal shoes.
This picture is from 2017! I miss my adventures with L & G!
They were the most fun!
Last thing, they do offer snacks! You can purchase them at the same counter you checked in at. They are quite affordable and include things like pizza slices, applesauce pouches, crackers and so much more!
Contact
Ph:ย 740-913-0692
Address:ย 345 McGill St. |ย Sunbury, OH 43074
Email:ย play@funinthejungle.com
Hoursย
Admission
I think Fun in the Jungle is a spot you’ll want to add to your list of places to take your kids, maybe even one you’ll visit a fewย times.ย It is great for all ages and offers a ton of different activities. Your kids will love it!ย
