I see "Tingley train" on the old town map, but when I search for it, it kicks me off to the zoo. Is this train a part of zoo admission only? Can not be riden without zoo admission?

I will be back with more silly questions - have 4 months till the trip

The train is only a means to get from the zoo to the botanical gardens and aquarium [with a stop at Tingley Beach [which is not a real beach, it is a stocked fishing pond]; it is a short ride and not one you would do for any other reason. I am 99% sure you can only ride it with a "Combo" park pass, which gives you admission to the zoo, botanical gardens and aquarium.

Thanks! You don't want your visitors to be kids again

Lots of chances to do that!!

Love the search process! Probably atomic and turqouise museums will be a no-go, but the rattlesnake is intriguing.