Wild Adventures is a zoological theme park just outside Valdosta, Georgia, in the community of Clyattville. Kent and Dawn Buescher opened it in 1996 on farmland that began as a small petting zoo called Liberty Farms, and the property has since grown into a combination zoo, ride park, and water park now owned by Herschend.
The park blends exotic animal exhibits with a lineup of six roller coasters, plus Splash Island, a Polynesian-themed water park included with regular admission. Wild Adventures also hosts an annual live concert series and briefly stepped into pop culture history when its midway was used for theme-park scenes in the 2009 film Zombieland.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Clyattville, Georgia (near Valdosta)
- Operator: Herschend
- Opened: 1996
- Size: About 166 acres
- Roller Coasters: 6
- Signature Attraction: Splash Island water park (free with admission)
- Theme: Zoological theme park
The Ride Experience
Wild Adventures currently runs six roller coasters, including Swamp Thing, a suspended family coaster that swoops over the park’s swamp habitat and its resident 15-foot alligator, Twister, and Twisted Typhoon, a Vekoma suspended looping coaster that flips riders head-over-heels five times (it opened in 1999 as Hangman before being renamed in 2011). The park’s custom wooden coaster Cheetah, once its largest ride, stopped running after the 2020 season and was officially retired in January 2021.
Beyond the coasters, the park’s ride lineup spans flat rides and family attractions, and Splash Island adds seven more water rides, including a 100-meter drop slide, making the combined ride count one of the larger draws in this part of South Georgia.
Beyond the Rides
True to its zoological roots, Wild Adventures pairs its rides with exotic animal exhibits that trace back to the property’s start as the Liberty Farms petting zoo. Splash Island, added in 2003 as the park’s largest expansion to that point, was later renovated in 2008 into its current Polynesian theme and remains one of the most popular areas on hot days.
The park also runs an annual live concert series and has a notable film credit: in February 2009, it served as the shooting location for the theme-park scenes in the zombie comedy Zombieland.
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Folds into its own pocket. Pop it on when the storm rolls in and the rides reopen to short lines.
Keeps your phone strapped to you, not in a loose-article bin. Zip it before the lift hill and walk straight off the exit ramp.
Rapids, log flumes and splash zones without the rice-bag aftermath. The touchscreen still works through the window, so you can still take photos.
Wild Adventures in the News
Stories from our daily theme park news roundups that mention Wild Adventures, newest first.
- Wild Adventures Announces 2027 Concert Lineup — Oct 15, 2026
- Wild Adventures Cuts 2027 Season Pass Prices — Sep 8, 2026
- Spookley the Square Pumpkin Makes His Wild Adventures Debut — Aug 27, 2026
Wild Adventures FAQs
Where is Wild Adventures located?
Wild Adventures is in Clyattville, Georgia, about 5 miles south of Valdosta.
Is the Cheetah roller coaster still at Wild Adventures?
No. The wooden Cheetah coaster last ran in the 2020 season and was officially retired by the park in January 2021.
Does Wild Adventures include a water park?
Yes. Splash Island, a Polynesian-themed water park with rides like a 100-meter drop slide, is included with regular park admission.
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