The carousel currently operating in Flushing Meadows Corona Park was constructed in Brooklyn during the early 1900's. It is the second oldest carousel in New York City (The oldest, also in Queens, is located in Forest Park.) The Carousel served as a popular attraction in Coney Island during the latter's heyday as an amusement and entertainment mecca. This amusement ride is rumored to have been a particular favorite of such notables as Diamond Jim Brady and the dancers of the Zigfield Follies.

The carousel was one of three that were transplanted from Coney Island to be used during the 1964/65 World's Fair. It was later relocated to its current position near the zoo as part of the plan to transform the former fairgrounds into a first class park.

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