A whimsical, beloved Audubon Zoo carousel — once a staple of the zoo that featured exotic animals from flamingos to alligators — is back in the spotlight, but not in the way anyone expected.

The Flying Horses Carousel is located in Oak Bluffs on the northeastern tip of the Vineyard. As a seasonal attraction, the carousel is open every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the summer ...