Wild Adventures welcomes new general manager ahead of 30th anniversary season

Published 5:28 pm Thursday, September 11, 2025

VALDOSTA — Wild Adventures Theme Park and Safari Campground has announced the appointment of Donald Spiller as general manager. Spiller, a seasoned leader with over 30 years in theme and water park operations, joined the Wild Adventures team on Sept. 1 and will shepherd the park into its milestone 30th season.

Spiller brings a strong operational background and a people-first leadership style shaped by decades of hands-on experience, the theme park said in its announcement. He began his career in 1993 as a seasonal ride operator at Six Flags Magic Mountain and has since held numerous leadership roles within the theme park industry, including most recently general manager at Raging Waters Los Angeles. He is known for building strong teams, focusing on guest satisfaction, and delivering dependable operations across both seasonal and year-round parks, the announcement said.

“Wild Adventures has a proud history, and I’m honored to be part of its next chapter,” said Spiller. “My first step is to listen and learn—what our guests value, what our hosts experience every day, and where we have room to grow. From there, it’s about getting to work—making smart improvements now so we’re set up to deliver exceptional holiday festivals and a 30th anniversary season that’s the best one yet for our guests and season pass families.”

To mark the beginning of this new chapter, the 2026 Season Pass campaign began Sept. 8. Guests who purchase early secure the lowest price and enjoy unlimited visits throughout the 2026 season. Passes purchased now also provide admission to this year’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights and Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright. Early Gold and Diamond Pass purchasers receive the most benefits, including additional holiday Bring-A-Friend tickets, a 2026 Souvenir Cup with unlimited refills, and more. For more information or to purchase a 2026 Season Pass, visit www.wildadventures.com.