Holiday World Splashin Safari
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Why go
- Mammoth: a 1,763-foot water coaster that became the world’s longest when it opened.
- The Voyage: a wooden coaster that set a 24.3-second airtime record when it opened.
- Thunderbird: a steel coaster that accelerates to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds.
- Cheetah Chase: the world’s first launched water coaster, with dueling tracks.
- Good Gravy!: a 77-foot Family Boomerang coaster in Stuffing Springs, in the Thanksgiving section.
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 18:00Show all
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday17:00 – 22:00
Saturday11:00 – 22:00
Sunday11:00 – 18:00
Rides and age limits
- Wildebeest
- A 1,710-foot water coaster. Among the first water coasters to use linear induction motors to propel riders uphill.
- Raven
- The park’s first wooden roller coaster, built by Custom Coasters International.
- The Legend
- A wooden coaster beside Raven, inspired by Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow story.
- Bakuli
- A 60-foot-tall water slide.
- Otorongo
- A fast family tube river ride.
- Cannonball!
- Mack Rides water coaster. Planned for installation in 2027.
Know before you go
- Splashin’ Safari admission is included with Holiday World admission.
- Hours: Friday 17:00–22:00; Saturday 11:00–20:00; Sunday 11:00–18:00.
With kids
- Rudolph’s Reindeer Ranch has several small rides for children.
- Stuffing Springs has a playground, a Dippin’ Dots stand and additional restrooms.
- Splashin’ Safari has water play areas, wave pools and lazy rivers.
Tips for your visit
- Buy tickets online through the park’s own website.
- The park entrance is on State Road 245.
Don't miss
- Frightful FallsTake the log flume in the Halloween section.Halloween section
- MayflowerTry the swinging ship north of Gobbler Getaway.Thanksgiving section, north of Gobbler Getaway
- ZingaTry the tornado-style water slide.Splashin’ Safari
- Applause Award displaySee the trophy replica and plaques commemorating the park’s 2004 Applause Award.Christmas section
Shorts
History
Louis J. Koch conceived a park where children could have fun and visit Santa year-round. Construction began on August 4, 1945, after delays caused by World War II.
- 1946Santa Claus Land opened on August 3 with its Christmas section.
- 1984Halloween and Fourth of July sections were added, and the park took the name Holiday World.
- 1993Splashin’ Safari opened with a lazy river, a children’s play area and two water slides.
- 2002ZOOMbabwe opened as part of a water-park expansion.
- 2006The Thanksgiving section was added for Holiday World’s 60th anniversary.
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- 2014Giraffica, formerly Pilgrims Plunge, was removed before the season because of technical problems.
Sources: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari - Wikipedia · Holiday World & Splashin' Safari - Wikipedia (p… · Holiday World & Splashin' Safari - Wikipedia (p… · Holiday World - Wikipedia · Holiday World & Splashin' Safari - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
452 E. Christmas Blvd., IN, Santa Claus
- Website
- holidayworld.com/
- Phone
- 8129374401
Questions and answers
Is Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari family-owned?
Yes. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is family-owned.
What is Splashin’ Safari’s theme?
Splashin’ Safari has an African safari theme.
Who can attend HoliWood Nights at Holiday World?
Club members and registered guests get exclusive ride time on the park’s roller coasters.
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