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Asher Raymond
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3766 Old Clyattville Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
Asher.Raymond@wildadventures.com
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In The News
Wild Adventures Theme Park Launches 2026 Season with All-New Experiences, Big Upgrades & Fresh Flavors
March 03, 2026
No One Funs Like Wild Adventures: 2026 Season Offers a Year Jam-Packed with News & Improved Reasons to Visit
Wild Adventures Announces 2026 Concert Series Lineup
February 17, 2026
14 Star-Studded Music Acts Spanning Six Genres Will Take the Stage
Wild Adventures to Hire Over 500 New Hosts for 30th Anniversary
February 03, 2026
Theme Park Introducing New Positions for Those 15 and Older, Plus Unique Benefits
Wild Adventures Guests Donate More Than $12,000 in Toys for Toys for Tots
January 13, 2026
Holiday Ticket Offer Fuels One of the Largest Toy Drive Turnouts in Park History
Wild Adventures to Celebrate New Year's Eve with Fireworks Spectacular
December 17, 2025
South Georgia's Largest Fireworks Display Begins at 8 p.m.
Holiday Horizon Drone Show to Debut at Wild Adventures
December 10, 2025
Park Partnering with Toys for Tots for Discount Admission
Wild Adventures Partners with Second Harvest for $19.99 Tickets
November 21, 2025
Wild Adventures Partners with Second Harvest for $19.99 Tickets
Wild Adventures Announces First Three Artists for 2026 Concert Series
October 28, 2025
New partnership with Circle K brings exciting entertainment lineup
Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright Set to Return
October 28, 2025
South Georgia's Largest Christmas Event to Deliver New Additions and Festivities
LumiNight Skies Drone Show Set to Return to Wild Adventures
October 15, 2025
The Show and Other Fall Activities Included with Park Admission
Wild Adventures Welcomes New General Manager Ahead of 30th Anniversary Season
September 12, 2025
Family-Friendly Celebration Brings New Lights, Entertainment and Fall Flavors
Great Pumpkin LumiNights Returns to Wild Adventures
September 03, 2025
Family-Friendly Celebration Brings New Lights, Entertainment and Fall Flavors
Wild Adventures Offers Free Admission to First Responders and Teachers
August 20, 2025
Guests’ Last Chance to Splash and Meet Dinosaurs for the 2025 Season
Wild Food Weekends Returns with “Tater Takeover”
July 30, 2025
Fan-Favorite Event Returns with All-New Potato-Inspired Menu and Special Offers
Skillet to Take the Stage at Wild Adventures Theme Park
July 23, 2025
Award-Winning Christian Rock Band Will Perform on August 2
Drone Show Lights Up the Sky at Wild Adventures
July 22, 2025
Weekend Event Includes Free Admission for Teachers
Wild Adventures Offers Free Admission to Teachers
July 21, 2025
Weekend Event Includes Free Admission for Teachers
James "Murr" Murray to Perform at Wild Adventures Theme Park
July 14, 2025
“Impractical Jokers” Comedian Take the Stage July 19
Wild Adventures Promotes Water Safety With J.A.W.S. Program
July 10, 2025
Weekend Programming Shows Children How to Enjoy the Water Safely
Doug E. Fresh and Rob Base to Perform at Wild Adventures Theme Park
July 07, 2025
Hip-Hop Legends Take the Stage July 12
Harlem Globetrotters Visit Community Ahead of Wild Adventures Performance
June 27, 2025
Team Stops at Moody Air Force Base and Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta
Wild Adventures Joins Global Effort to Promote Water Safety
June 27, 2025
World’s Largest Swim Lesson Part of Park’s Ongoing Commitment to Water Safety
Wild Adventures Named One of the Most Affordable Parks in the U.S.
June 27, 2025
Annual Survey Highlights Value and Experience for Traveling Families
Celebrate America Fireworks Spectacular Coming to Wild Adventures
June 25, 2025
Two Nights of Patriotic Lights Bedazzling the Park’s Skyline
Harlem Globetrotters Return to Wild Adventures June 27-29
June 23, 2025
Three Days of High Energy Shows During the Celebrate America Festival
Wild Adventures Celebrate America Event Returns
June 17, 2025
Enjoy Fireworks and Free Military Admission, and See the Harlem Globetrotters
Ashley McBryde to Perform at Wild Adventures Theme Park
June 12, 2025
Award-Winning Country Music Artist Takes the Stage June 21
Wild Adventures Hosts World’s Largest Swim Lesson
June 09, 2025
Park Partners with Local YMCA for June 26 Event
Zach Williams to Perform at Wild Adventures Theme Park
June 05, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., continues its 2025 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series on Saturday, June 14, with a performance from GRAMMY® Award-winning Christian music artist Zach Williams.
Splash Island Nights Returns to Wild Adventures
June 05, 2025
Friday Night Fun with Extended Hours, Live Entertainment, $25 Night Tickets, and New Summer Wild Card Offer
Big & Rich to Perform with Gretchen Wilson at Wild Adventures Theme Park
May 29, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park will welcome country music icons Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson to the stage on Saturday, June 7, as part of the 2025 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series.
Wild Adventures Celebrates with Fireworks and Free Military Admission
May 19, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park and Splash Island Waterpark will begin daily summer operations on Saturday, May 24, kicking off the season with a Memorial Day Weekend celebration packed with fireworks, live entertainment, special admission offers, and the chance to explore the park’s newest themed area.
Chris Tomlin to Perform at Wild Adventures
May 15, 2025
One of the most influential worship leaders of our time, Chris Tomlin, will take the stage at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., on Saturday, June 14, as part of the park’s 2025 Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series.
Wild Adventures Safari Campground Receives Perfect Score
May 08, 2025
Wild Adventures Safari Campground has received a perfect 10/10★/10 rating from Good Sam, the nation’s most respected authority on campground excellence. The rating places the campground among fewer than 200 elite destinations across the country and one of only six in Georgia to achieve the distinction.
Sixth Annual Great Ping Pong Race Returns to Wild Adventures
May 06, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park will once again host The Great Ping Pong Race, a high-energy charity event to benefit The Miracle League of Valdosta, on Saturday, May 10, at Splash Island Waterpark.
CeCe Winans to Perform at Wild Adventures Theme Park
May 05, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, will welcome the most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans, to the Wild Adventures LIVE! stage on Saturday, May 17.
38 Special to Rock the Stage at Wild Adventures
April 28, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, will turn up the volume on Saturday, May 10, as Southern rock legends 38 Special take the stage for an electrifying performance during the 2025 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series.
Walker Hayes to Perform at Wild Adventures Theme Park
April 23, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, continues its 2025 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series on Saturday, May 3, with a performance from country music hitmaker Walker Hayes.
Wild Adventures Celebrates Waterpark Opening and Concert Season Kickoff
March 25, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, kicks off Spring Break for local students with a weekend full of special events, the start of the Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series and the annual opening of Splash Island Waterpark.
New Water’s Edge Expansion Opens at Wild Adventures for 2025
March 11, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, launches its 2025 season on March 15 with exciting new rides, live entertainment and immersive experiences, offering unforgettable family adventures through December.
Wild Adventures Seeking 500 New Hires for 2025 Season
March 06, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. will open for its 2025 Season in March, and the park is hosting hiring events and offering unique benefits to fill hundreds of open positions. “When we open March 15, we will also be introducing Water’s Edge, a new expansion to Wild Adventures,” said Susan Pinkerton, director of administration. “We are hiring to fill the new positions created by Water’s Edge as well as hundreds of other positions throughout the park.”
Wild Adventures Announces 2025 Concerts and Event Lineup
February 18, 2025
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, has announced its 2025 concert and special events schedule, featuring an exciting mix of new and returning artists, seasonal festivals, and exclusive events for season passholders.
Dinosaur Explore Roars Again at Wild Adventures in 2025
December 19, 2024
Live-sized dinosaurs are stomping their way back into Wild Adventures next Season when Dinosaur Explore returns for another year of immersive educational experiences.
Wild Adventures Offering Half Off Admission With Food Donation
November 24, 2024
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. is celebrating the opening of South Georgia’s largest holiday event, Wild Adventures Christmas Wild and Bright, by offering 50 percent off single-day admission with a food donation and free admission for military members, utility workers and more.
Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright Holiday Menu Returns
November 21, 2024
South Georgia’s largest Christmas celebration has returned to Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. along with a festive holiday menu and a unique way to try as many sweet and savory treats as possible.
Wild Adventures’ Invites Community to Support Greater Valdosta United Way
November 12, 2024
This holiday season, Wild Adventures Theme Park is teaming up with Greater Valdosta United Way to raise funds for Impact Partner Nonprofits through the annual Christmas Tree Village with a new twist.
Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright Returns
November 05, 2024
South Georgia’s Biggest Christmas Event Features New Additions
Wild Adventures Announces Three Artists for 2025 Concert Series
October 28, 2024
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. announced three performances of its 2025 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series lineup, teasing a schedule packed with award-winning artists.
Wild Adventures Offers Free Admission to Kids 9 And Under
October 22, 2024
Kids Can Play For Free on The Last Day of Great Pumpkin LumiNights
Chalk Artists Return To Create Fall Art This Weekend
October 15, 2024
Wild Adventures Welcomes Professional Chalk Artists for Great Pumpkin LumiNights
Wild Adventures Offers Free Admission To Community Heroes
October 08, 2024
First Responders and Power Line Workers to Receive Free Admission During Great Pumpkin LumiNights
Wild Adventures Hosts Valdosta’s First Drone Show
October 07, 2024
300 Drones Will Celebrate the Resilience of South Georgia and Create Classic Fall Imagery in the Sky
Wild Adventures Reopens this Weekend
October 03, 2024
South Georgia Theme Park Makes Donation to Second Harvest as Great Pumpkin LumiNights Returns
Master Pumpkin Carver Returns for Great Pumpkin LumiNights
October 03, 2024
Wild Adventures Welcomes Back Jim Morey And His Live Carving Experience
Big New Additions Come to Great Pumpkin LumiNights at Wild Adventures
September 19, 2024
Family-Friendly Celebration Returns with New Statues, Entertainment, Lights and More
Wild Adventures Announces New Rides and 2025 Expansion
September 09, 2024
The New Water’s Edge Features Three New Rides, Eateries, Entertainment and More
Wild Adventures Offers Free Admission To Community Heroes
August 19, 2024
Park Offers Free Admission for Military, First Responders, Healthcare Workers, Teachers and School Staff
Wild Adventures Offers Free Admission for Teachers
July 23, 2024
Guests Can Donate School Supplies for Discount Admission
Wild Adventures Named One of the Most Affordable Parks in U.S.
June 25, 2024
Wild Adventures Theme Park is proud to announce its recent accolade as the 4th most affordable park in the United States, according to HomeToGo’s 2024 U.S. Summer Travel Survey.
For King + Country to Perform at Wild Adventures
June 20, 2024
Platinum-Selling Band Returns to South Georgia Theme Park July 20
Colt Ford Concert Canceled; Wild Adventures Welcomes The LACS
April 11, 2024
Georgia Country Rap Duo Performs April 20 at the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater
Wild Adventures Reveals Name, Breaks Ground on Campground
December 12, 2023
Construction Is Officially Underway For One-Of-A-Kind Camping Experience
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Life-Sized Dinosaurs Stomping Into Wild Adventures in 2024
November 03, 2023
Prehistoric creatures are making their way back to South Georgia as Dinosaur Explore debuts in the 2024 Season at Wild Adventures Theme Park.
Wild Adventures Announces Three 2024 Concerts
October 23, 2023
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. announced three performances of its 2024 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series lineup Monday, teasing a schedule packed with award-winning acts.
Wild Adventures Provides Free Lunch for Hurricane Relief Workers
September 05, 2023
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia is offering complimentary lunches to hurricane relief workers in an effort to express gratitude for those who served the community in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
Wild Adventures Named Top Theme Park in Georgia
June 28, 2023
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. has been named the top theme park attraction in Georgia in an annual ranking released by Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform.
Newsboys Perform During Celebrate America Festival
June 22, 2023
Celebrated Christian band Newsboys will take the Wild Adventures LIVE! stage on Saturday, July 1 as the Celebrate America Festival continues at Wild Adventures Theme Park.
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Military Free at Wild Adventures’ Celebrate America Festival
June 13, 2023
Wild Adventures Theme Park is celebrating America’s Independence for two weeks by offering free admission for active and retired military, welcoming Christian rock band Newsboys, performances from the Harlem Globetrotters and a patriotic Fourth of July fireworks display during the Celebrate America Festival.
Miracle League to Race Ping Pong Balls at Wild Adventures
June 07, 2023
Wild Adventures Theme Park is partnering with The Miracle League of Valdosta to support sports programs for children and adults with disabilities with the fourth annual Great Ping Pong Race.
Larry the Cable Guy Performs at Wild Adventures
June 06, 2023
The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series presented by Valdosta TKO Nissan continues Saturday, June 17 with Grammy-nominated comedian Larry the Cable Guy at the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater.
Sweet Summer Nights Kick Off Summer of Fun at Wild Adventures
May 30, 2023
Wild Adventures Theme Park and Splash Island Waterpark in Valdosta, Georgia are kicking off the summer by opening seven days a week, hosting big name concerts and staying open late on Fridays for the second year of Sweet Summer Nights.
Rock and Roll Icons REO Speedwagon Take the Stage at Wild Adventures
May 30, 2023
The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series presented by Valdosta TKO Nissan continues Saturday, June 10 with iconic rockers REO Speedwagon at the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater.
Wild Adventures Welcomes Country Sensation Lee Brice
May 02, 2023
The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series presented by Valdosta TKO Nissan continues Saturday, May 13 as country music star Lee Brice takes the stage at the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater.
MercyMe Performs at Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater
April 25, 2023
Contemporary Christian music band and Grammy nominee MercyMe will take the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater stage on May 6. The group got its start in Texas in 1994 and has since released 48 multi-format number one hits, including four mainstream radio hits.
Wild Adventures Hosts Grammy Award-Winning Artist T.I.
April 18, 2023
Georgia-native artist, actor, entrepreneur and activist T.I. is known for his many contributions in entertainment including releasing 10 hit albums, starring in blockbuster movies, and receiving multiple Grammy, Billboard, BET and American Music Awards.
“Healthcare Heroes” Free This Weekend at Wild Adventures
March 21, 2023
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. is offering free admission for all healthcare workers and first responders March 24-26.
Wild Adventures Begins Season With Multi-Million Dollar Expansions
March 14, 2023
On Tuesday, Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. officially opened its latest addition and announced even more projects as part of the park’s multi-million dollar expansions in 2023.
Wild Adventures Seeking 500 New Hires for 2023 Season
January 31, 2023
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. will open for its 2023 Season in March, and the park is hosting hiring events and offering unique benefits to fill hundreds of open positions.
Wild Adventures Theme Park Hosts Fireworks Spectacular For Santa’s Send-Off
December 15, 2022
Guests can enjoy a special fireworks display on December 23
Wild Adventures Accepts Toy Donations for Half Off Admission
November 21, 2022
South Georgia Park Collects Donations for Toys for Tots
Wild Adventures Christmas Begins With Free Admission, New Additions & More Days
November 18, 2022
Families Impacted by Storms, First Responders and More Free Opening Weekend
Wild Adventures Offers Free Admission to Hurricane Ian Evacuees
September 28, 2022
Residents of Counties Under Evacuation Orders Can Visit This Weekend
Wild Adventures Announces 3-Acre Addition for 2023
September 12, 2022
Expansion Features New Attractions, Four New Animal Encounters, New Dining Experience and More
Jeff Foxworthy Returns to Wild Adventures This Saturday
July 11, 2022
Wild Adventures Theme Park hosts one of the most recognizable American comedians for a night of laughs. Jeff Foxworthy performs at the park on Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m. as part of the 2022 All-Star Concert Series.
Pop Culture Legends Perform Saturday at Wild Adventures
June 16, 2022
Wild Adventures Theme Park hosts its annual Season Passholder Appreciation Concert with pop culture legends Three Dog Night as part of the 2022 All-Star Concert Series, presented by Valdosta TKO Nissan.
Wild Adventures Unveils Armed Services Honor Garden
May 23, 2022
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. hosted a ceremony recognizing all branches of the armed services to unveil an updated area of the park paying them tribute and to invite all active and retired military to receive free admission over the Memorial Day Weekend.
Teachers Free This Weekend at Wild Adventures
May 17, 2022
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. is offering free admission for teachers and all school employees during its Educator Appreciation Weekend this Saturday and Sunday.
Wild Adventures Hosts Country Superstar Gabby Barrett
April 21, 2022
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. will kick off the 2022 All-Star Concert Series on April 30 with country superstar and "American Idol" finalist Gabby Barrett.
Splash Island Waterpark Opens Saturday
March 30, 2022
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. will open Splash Island Waterpark for the 2022 Season on Saturday, featuring new entertainment and special summertime events.
Wild Adventures Kicks Off 2022 Season With New Event
March 16, 2022
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. will begin its 2022 Season this Saturday with a little “luck of the Irish'' and new attractions, including a large animal habitat and a new venue featuring weekly live music and locally brewed beer.
Wild Adventures’ Employees to Receive 100% Free Tuition
February 09, 2022
Herschend Enterprises, Wild Adventure Theme Park’s parent company and the nation’s largest privately-owned themed attractions corporation, has announced it will cover 100 percent of tuition, fees and books for all 11,000 employees who choose to pursue further education.
Wild Adventures Seeking 500 New Hires for 2022 Season
January 25, 2022
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia is gearing up for an exciting season with events throughout February to hire more than 500 new team members.
New Glimmering Light Trail Illuminates Wild Adventures
December 03, 2021
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, will kick off Christmas celebrations this Saturday with over one million lights, a five-story animated Christmas tree, festive food, Santa visits, and new light displays, including the Glimmering Light Trail.
Wild Adventures Announces New Additions for 2022
November 12, 2021
Wild Adventures Theme Park has announced additions that will be unveiled in 2022, including a new restaurant and live music venue, a partnership with Georgia Beer Company, new and expanded festivals, new nighttime events, a new animal attraction and more.
Wild Adventures Announces Leadership Changes
October 06, 2021
Herschend Enterprises, parent company of Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga,. announced today that the park’s Vice President and General Manager, Molly Deese, has been named the Executive Director and Vice President of Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, and Jon Vigue has been promoted to the position of General Manager and Vice President of the park.
Media Statement on the Passing of Shirley the Elephant
February 03, 2021
Tuesday morning, Shirley, a female Asian elephant living her retirement at Wild Adventures, passed away at the age of 78.