Wild Adventures hiring 300 team members ahead of summer season
Published 5:50 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025
VALDOSTA — Wild Adventures Theme Park is hiring 300 new team members for the summer season and is looking for enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with others and want to be part of a team that creates unforgettable guest experiences. Two upcoming April hiring events will give interested applicants a chance to learn more and apply in person.
From students looking for their first job to retirees interested in part-time work to adults exploring new opportunities, Wild Adventures offers a place to learn new skills, meet new people and make a difference in the lives of guests every day.
“A job at Wild Adventures is more than just a paycheck—it’s a place to have fun, connect with others and learn skills that will serve you in any career,” said Susan Pinkerton, director of administration. “Team members develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that they carry with them far beyond their experience at the park.”
Wild Adventures team members also enjoy a range of valuable benefits, including:
- Free admission to Wild Adventures and discounted admission to attractions and resorts across the U.S. for employees and their dependents.
- Flexible scheduling to fit around school, family or other responsibilities.
- Food, merchandise and ticket discounts for themselves and their loved ones.
- Free tuition through the Grow U program, which offers 100% paid college degree options beginning on the first day of employment.
- Recognition programs and bonus opportunities for employees who go above and beyond.
- 401(k) retirement plans, profit sharing and more.
To prepare for summer, which draws visitors from throughout the Southeast, Wild Adventures is hiring for positions in attractions, aquatics (including lifeguards and slide operators), zoo operations, food and beverage, maintenance, merchandise, photography, admissions and security.
Applicants will have the chance to meet team leaders, explore job options, and interview on-site during two spring hiring events:
- 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, April 21
- 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, April 27
Both events will be held at Wild Adventures Theme Park. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, with some roles requiring a minimum age of 18 depending on duties.
“We’re looking for people who enjoy working with others, bring a positive attitude and want to be part of something special,” Pinkerton said. “If you love helping people and want to be part of a team that creates joy every day, Wild Adventures is the place for you.”
To apply or learn more, visit WildAdventures.com/jobs.
Wild Adventures Theme Park is located at the halfway point between Atlanta, Ga. and Orlando, Fla. off Interstate 75 and is home to more than 35 family and thrill rides, hundreds of exotic animals, dozens of concerts, special events each year, Safari Campground and Splash Island Waterpark, named as one of the “Top 30 Waterparks” in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Wild Adventures is ranked as one of the Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by Travel + Leisure, one of the Top 10 Most Affordable Water and Theme Parks in the U.S. by AOL.com, and the Top Theme Park Deal in Georgia by Yahoo! Finance.