This theme park in Georgia home to several animal displays has been listed on IDA's Worst Zoos for Elephants list for the fact it keeps Shirley, its single asian elephant (the oldest in the world at 75!) alone. Worth mentioning the park did keep two other elephants with her before they passed away. Wild Adventures named on worst zoo list for elephants
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-new...n-elephant-dies-at-wild-adventures-theme-park Shirley, beloved old lady, died at 77 years old. She was oldest elephant in America and one of the oldest in the world. She was born in 1944 in the wild, to America she was imported in 1946. 1947 to 1948 - Bailey Bros. Circus 1949 - Robbins Bros. Circus 1950 to 1951 - King Bros. Circus 1952 to 1953 - King Bros. Cristiani Circus 1954 to 1955 - Bailey Cristiani Circus 1956 to 1959 - Cristiani Bros. Circus 1960 - RBBB South America tour 1961 - Tony Diano farm 1962 to 1963 - Cristiani Wallace Circus 1964 to 1966 - Rudy Bros. Circus 1967 to 1995 - Oscar and Carin Cristiani elephant act 1995 to 2021 - retired at Wild Adventures Animal Park in Valdosta, Ga. Rest in peace beloved Shirley.
On February 18th, it was reported that the theme park will be getting an expanded petting zoo, with a newly added silo detailing the place's history, and will have an area dedicated for guests to purchase food for the animals. There will also be "new" animals in the expanded petting zoo, though the article didn't go into detail. The petting zoo will open in early April. Wild Adventures expands petting zoo: Liberty Farms origin honored
Other 2022 News: On April 7th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) two-toed sloth was born and later named Winnie. 登录 Facebook 登录 Facebook On July 31st, the zoo announced that a (1.0) fallow deer named Sneezy was born and is on exhibit in the Alapaha Trail area. 登录 Facebook On September 13th, the zoo announced they broke ground on a new area called Oasis Outpost which will span 3 acres and have exhibits for caracals, African crested porcupines, and African spurred tortoises, among other species. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=5509154555807946 Wild Adventures announces 2023 expansion On September 24th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) domestic rabbit (breed not specified) named Parkour which will be an animal ambassador. 登录 Facebook On October 21st, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2) red-footed tortoises named Terra and Koal which will be on exhibit in the future Oasis Outpost area. 登录 Facebook On November 2nd, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) plains zebra was born in October and later named Lumi. 登录 Facebook 登录 Facebook On November 21st, the zoo announced they acquired (2.1) African crested porcupines (1 of the males is named Spikey Mikey) which will be on exhibit in the future Oasis Outpost area. 登录 Facebook *Misc News: The zoo opened two new restaurants this year, The Grill at Wanyama and Water's Edge Brews & Bites.
Has anyone on the forum been to this place? I'm actually wondering how the non-zoo theme park rides are, I do enjoy a good roller coaster now and then and was wondering how it ranks next to Busch Gardens/DAK (I'm guessing pretty poorly?)
Not yet, but it is on my short list as it is not that far from me. I would not imagine it ranks anywhere close to DAK or Busch, think more along the lines of comparing it to the old Marine World Africa USA maybe? It is not that big of a place, but it does hold some interest to people that happen to be in the area...but I don't think I would travel too far for it. I have it on a road trip to Atlanta as a stop, it's about 1/2 way for me.
@SusScrofa You might find this video review helpful, they go over all the rides as well as talk some about the animal parts. I just bought a pass, so I intend on going a few times in the next year. Also, out of interest, the small Tasmanian Tiger coaster at Zoo Tampa was originally at this park.
The video says there's elephants at the park so I'm guessing he visited at least a year back when they still had the one cow. Thanks for posting it, and have fun on your visits! Hopefully you'll post some pictures to the gallery after you go
WA is doing a thing on Facebook that they post on Monday a clue to a new animal and then announce it at the end of the month. Given this week's clue: They also posted a picture of a spotted coat. My guess is they are adding servals, which are a great addition. Small cats like that are good for parks like this, better than a half-OK habitat for another big cat.
Correct you are, as on January 14th, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) servals named Kato and Pepo. 登录 Facebook
Correct again, as on January 21st, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) southern tamanduas named Tiffany and Tasha which are now on exhibit at Oasis Outpost. 登录 Facebook
Another good animal for a park like this. The new "Oasis Outpost" should be ready by opening day as the park is closed for the season right now.
They have been teasing it this week, but it looks like the next animal being added this off-season are prairie dogs.
Prairie dogs were confirmed. Next teases looks like spider monkeys are being added as well. These new additions are really encouraging to see. They have been adding animals and sprucing up the park, the investments are a good thing for this place.
