Wild Adventures (formerly known as Liberty Farms) is a zoological theme park located in Clyattville, Georgia, south of Valdosta, Georgia. The park is owned by Herschend and has been managed by Donald Spiller since September 2025. Wild Adventures has rides, exotic animals, the Splash Island water park, and an annual live concert series.
History Kent Buescher and his wife Dawn Buescher founded the park on a plot of farmland outside of Valdosta, Georgia. It was established in 1996 for around $10 million. Wild Adventures started as a small petting zoo known as Liberty Farms D&L (Distribution & Logistics ). The park now hosts six roller coasters and numerous flat rides. Rides were initially added to the park in 1998. Splash Island, the park's water park, opened in 2003 as the park's largest expansion which features a 100-meter drop double slide.
In 2004, the Adventure Park Group purchased Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida, a company that Buescher privately held. The expansion of the park was slowed down following the purchase of Cypress Gardens. In 2005, an S&S Power Screamin' Swing named Gauntlet was added. For the park's 10th anniversary in 2006, the park announced its intent to add the Shaka Zulu River Adventure log flume, relocated from the defunct Miracle Strip Amusement Park in Panama City Beach, Florida. However, the ride was delayed due to engineering problems and was later canceled.
In September 2006, Adventure Parks Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. On September 25, 2007, due to bankruptcy proceedings, Adventure Parks Group LLC auctioned off Cypress Gardens and Wild Adventures. Despite the Chapter 11 filing, the parks remained open for operation. The initial bids were set at $17.4 million for Cypress Gardens and $38.85 million for Wild Adventures, with a combined starting point of $53.25 million. The group's situation only worsened after hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne damaged Cypress Gardens in 2004. Herschend later purchased Wild Adventures for $34.4 million.
Herschend removed the Gauntlet but opened The Rattler on March 21, 2008.Valdosta Daily Times - Riding the Rattler It is a Huss Frisbee-type flat ride manufactured by Moser Rides of Italy. Also in 2008, the Tiger Terror roller coaster was sold and moved to Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida, and renamed "Tasmanian Tiger". In February 2009, the movie Zombieland was filmed at Wild Adventures for its theme park scenes.
For the 2010 season, the park added several rides including Viking Voyage, Whirling Wildcats, and Falcon Flyers. All three rides were from the now defunct Celebration City in Branson, Missouri. The Attractions, Gold Rush, and Mystery Maze were removed. Bug Out was renamed Go Bananas. The S&S Double Shot was renamed Firecracker. Two new rides, Tailspin, and Wacky Wheels were added before the 2013 season. In 2015, Jungle Rumble, a flat ride, was also added.
Before the 2019 season, Fiesta Express was moved out of storage and was renamed Swamp-water Snake and the S&S Double-shot was renamed Blazer Blast for a new children-themed area called Discovery Outpost. After the 2019 season, Viking Voyage was moved to Fun Spot Kissimmee. Beginning in the 2020 season, Blackfoot Falls was renovated and renamed Island Falls, and the Pharaoh's Fury was moved to another zone of the park after the closure of surrounding rides. Wild Adventures was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, later reopening in July 2020. In early 2021, it was announced that the park's CCI wooden coaster Cheetah would be retired after its closure in the 2020 season, as well as the park's go-karts and mini-golf course.
For the 2022 season, the Falcon Flyers were renamed the American Flyers and received a new paint job. The restaurant Brews and Bites began selling alcoholic beverages and added covered seating and a live concert area. At the end of the season, the Yo-Yo ride was removed from the park. In 2023, the Go Bananas roller coaster was renamed to Marsh Mayhem, and the Sidewinder flat ride was renamed Sandstorm Chaser and moved to the new Oasis Outpost-themed area of the park.
Sections In 2019, the park created Discovery Outpost, a new children's section, using old rides that were repainted and renovated to match the theme of the area. Oasis Outpost was added for the 2023 season with two rides being moved to this new section – the Sidewinder was renamed the Sandstorm Chaser and the Trail Trackers. Past themes included Base Camp, Bugsville, Australian Outback, Alapaha Preserve, The Lagoon, African Pride-lands, and Wild West. In 2025, Water's Edge was created - Century Wheel (Ferris Wheel) was renamed to Horizon Wheel and moved to the new area - joining Boat Parade and Wing Swinger.
Attractions
Roller coasters RideManufacturerYear openedDescriptionBoomerangVekoma1998A reverse shuttle coaster that sends you through a Cobra Roll and a Vertical Loop first forward, and then in reverse.Marsh MayhemMaurer Söhne2000A steel wild mouse roller coaster, formerly known as Bug Out from 2000 to 2010, and previously known as Go Bananas!Outpost ExpressVekoma2000A family-friendly steel coaster, formerly known as Ant Farm Express up until 2019.Swampwater SnakeZamperla2003/2019A junior wild mouse-style roller coaster. Formerly known as Fiesta Express from 2003 to 2011. Placed in storage until 2019, added to the Discovery Outpost.Swamp ThingVekoma2003A suspended family roller coaster that travels over the park's swamp as well as the park's 15-foot alligator, Twister.Twisted TyphoonVekoma1999A suspended looping coaster that sends riders head-over-heels five times. Formerly known as Hangman from 1999 to 2011.
Thrill rides RidePhotoManufacturerYear openedDescriptionAviatorChance Rides2004A Chance Aviator.Blast OffS&S - Sansei Technologies1999A Double Shot tower. Renamed to Blast Off (Formerly the Double Shot, Blazer Blast Off and Firecracker).RattlerMoser2008A Sidewinder ride.Swingin' SafariHUSS1998A HUSS Himalaya ride.Tail SpinZamperla2019A Disk'o coaster.
Family rides RidePhotoManufacturerYear openedDescriptionAmerican FlyersLarson2009A Flying Scooter ride, originally installed at Celebration City. Formerly called Falcon Flyer.Pharaoh's FuryChance Rides2003A Chance Swinging ship.Safari TrainUnknown1996A narrow gauge C.P. Huntington ridable miniature railroad.Sandstorm ChaserChance Rides1999A Trabant ride. Formerly called Sidewinder.Swamp Buggy Bumper CarsBertazzon1999A Bumper car ride.Trail TrackersZamperla2023convoy Turtle TwistLarson2003A Tilt-A-Whirl ride.Wacky WheelsZamperla2013Tea Cup Ride.Whirling WildcatsEli Bridge Company2009A Scrambler ride, originally installed at Celebration City.
Water rides RideManufacturerYear openedDescriptionIsland FallsHopkins Rides1999A shoot the chute ride.Tasmanian River RapidsHAFEMA Water Rides2000River Rapid Ride.
Discovery Outpost RideManufacturerYear openedDescriptionCrunch's CabooseZamperla2008A children's train ride.Flying GatorsSellner Manufacturing1996A tea cup-style ride with alligator-shaped cars.Hoppin' GatorsS&S - Sansei Technologies1998A tame drop tower.Okefenokee FriendsZamperla2002A jump-around ride.Swampwater SnakeZamperla2003/2019A junior wild mouse-style roller coaster. Formerly known as Fiesta Express from 2003 to 2011. Placed in storage until 2019, added to the Discovery Outpost.Turtle RaceZamperla1999A children's spinning ride.
Oasis Outpost
RidePhotoManufacturerYear openedDescriptionSandstorm Chaser2023Circular ride featuring a 40-degree tilt.Trail Trackers2023A children's jeep-style ride.
Waters Edge
RidePhotoManufacturerYear openedDescriptionHorizon WheelChance Rides1996A Ferris Wheel. Formerly called Century WheelThe Boat ParadeZamperla2025Wing SwingerZamperla2025A Wave Swinger.
Splash Island Water Park
Splash Island is a Polynesian-themed water park that is free with admission to Wild Adventures. It takes up of the park and hosts seven rides and five shops. It is frequently the most crowded area of the park. Splash Island first opened in 2003 and was Wild Adventures' largest expansion since rides were introduced in 1999.
When Splash Island was opened, it had no theming and more closely resembled a community pool. In 2008, Wild Adventures announced that Splash Island would undergo a $4 million renovation to turn the park into a Polynesian-themed paradise. Wild Adventures also announced their intent to build a new ride, the Wahee Cyclone.
Rides Bonzai Pipelines 3 Inter-twined slides featuring the tallest slides in Georgia built in 2004 Catch-a-wave bay A large wave pool built in 2003 Hakini Rapids A 5-story "Family Sized" water slide with unexpected turns and drops built in 2011 Kalani Blasters 2 Medium sized intertwined slides built in 2003 Kona Cliffs A giant family sized speed slide with three drops built in 2011 Paradise River A relaxing lazy river ride through the water park built in 2003 Polynesian Adventure A 4-story water fortress built in 2003 Wahee Cyclone A 5-story water tornado built in 2009 Sea Turtle Cove A small water play area for younger children built in 2006
Former rides