Sadly, wooden Wild Mouse coasters are a nearly extinct breed today. These rides are much sharper, faster, harsher, and “out of control” than their modern steel counterparts. The cars are open and the restraints loose; the drops steep and the corners sharp; then the way the cars tilt over the edge..? Amazing! The first wooden Wild Mouse was Devil’s Chute, which opened in 1951 at Clarence Pier in the UK. Over 50 wooden Wild Mouse coasters have been built over the years, but unfortunately, there are fewer than a handful left in operation. See also: Wild Mouse (steel) Coasters