Wild Adventures Theme Park Marks 15th Anniversary, Announces $4 Million Water Park Expansion

Park confirms return of family concert series with 20 top artists and offers best price on 2011 Season Passes including three months free

Valdosta, GA – Wild Adventures Theme Park (WA) announced today it celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2011 with one of its biggest expansions to date. In the past fifteen years, the park has grown from a petting zoo to the area’s largest tourist attraction.  In 2011, WA plans a $4 million expansion of its water park, Splash Island.  Already considered the area’s largest water park, Splash Island opens two new major family rides in March 2011, the biggest expansion ever made to the water park.

Everyone who purchases a season pass in October gets a gold upgrade free.  At $59.99, the Gold Pass saves an average family of four $160 off of peak season pricing.  Gold includes free parking, miniature golf and go-karts.  Passholders also receive three additional months free as they are invited to use their passes for the remainder of 2010 including admission to popular park events like Kid-o-ween, Phobia and WA’s special Christmas days.

2011 Season Passes are offered online (www.wildadventures.com), via phone 229-219-7080 or at the park.  Passes must be purchased by October 31, 2010 to receive special gold benefits.

“Since Wild Adventures first opened its doors in 1996, it’s always been a central gathering spot for South Georgia and North Florida families.  Today, we are a large-scale 170-acre theme, water and animal park all rolled into one.  Plus, we’re committed to featuring top family-friendly acts in the area’s largest outdoor amphitheater,” said Bob Montgomery, WA’s general manager.  “With this Splash Island expansion, we will have invested more than $10 million in improvements and upgrades since 2007.”

WA’s 2011 improvements and upgrades include two new water attractions and VIP comforts in Splash Island.  The two water rides provide thrills for the entire family in tubes accommodating 3 to 5 guests.  Guests seeking the VIP treatment can relax in exclusive private cabanas, for an additional fee.  The park confirmed more details to be announced soon.

WA’s parent company, Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE) bought WA in September 2007.  Since its purchase, the company has invested in the park.  In 2008, they unveiled a new $4 million dollar water ride called Wahee Cyclone.  In 2010, WA completed a million dollar renovation on the park’s famed wooden roller coaster, The Cheetah.  In addition, the park also planted more than 400 trees and added a trio of new rides.

“By maintaining traditions like our family concert series coupled with new attractions, we are committed to continuing to be the area’s most affordable escape,” Montgomery added.

Similar to the 2010 season, WA plans to feature at least 20 leading acts next year.  Later this fall, WA plans to announce the line-up which includes top acts in a variety of genres such as rock, country, urban, Southern gospel and Christian.