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Tuesday morning, Shirley, a female Asian elephant living her retirement at Wild Adventures, passed away at the age of 78. 

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.

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 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 Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia is gearing up for an exciting season with events throughout February to hire more than 500 new team members.

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

Expansion Features New Attractions, Four New Animal Encounters, New Dining Experience and More