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Wild Adventure: New Sights, Sounds, and Tastes

March 14, 2022 • Thressea H. Boyd, Host • Season 3 • Episode 0

Straddling the Georgia-Florida line, just a few miles from Valdosta, people of all ages are finding Wild Adventures Theme Park to be their ticket for an affordable day of fun.

Part of Herschend Enterprise, Wild Adventures started as Liberty Farms Animal Park in 1996 and has morphed into a 177-acre theme park with thrilling rides for all ages, a waterpark, a zoo with hundreds of exotic animals, and an all-star concert venue.

But there is more, and in this episode, Jon Vigue, vice president and general manager, and Patrick Pearson, director of sales and marketing, provide an update on the new sights, sounds, and tastes coming to Wild Adventures when the 2022 season opens on March 19.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

The new Water’s Edge Brews & Bites will include great food, live entertainment, and a place for a bit of relaxation. Teaming up with Georgia Beer Company, the restaurant and entertainment venue will feature locally brewed beers, wine, and food, all in a shady spot to listen to live music around the “water’s edge.”

Take a walk on the wild side, and visit the Wanyama Overlook, the park’s largest new animal habitat featuring exotic animals native to Africa and Asia, including giraffes, zebras, water buffalo, wildebeests, and more.

The 2022 Concert Series kicks off April 30 with Gabby Barrett, ACM New Female Artist of the Year and Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2020. This year’s shows will not disappoint, with John Fogerty, Danny Gokey, Brothers Osborn, Three Dog Night, Jeff Foxworthy, Skillet, Grand Funk Railroad, and much more are part of this year’s concert lineup.
Making a significant investment in employee education, Wild Adventures employees can participate in Herschend’s GROW U program to pursue a college degree.
The best deal to explore Wild Adventures is with a 2022 Season Pass that gives you access to rides, slides, exotic animals, and general admission to the entire All-Star Concert Series.

Join us next time as we continue to promote South Georgia as a great place to live, work, play, and visit.

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