Wild Rivers
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Wild Rivers is a waterpark in Irvine, California. Its flagship rides include Patriot and Bazooka Bowls. Wild Rivers has over 40 rides and attractions. It is open from mid-May to September.
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[edit] History
Before Wild Rivers was built, the land was a drive-through zoo called Lion Country Safari, but the Safari went bankrupt and closed down in the 1980s. Wild Rivers opened in 1986 with just four rides. A few years later Wild Rivers opened the first side by side wave pools in the country.
[edit] Pricing
General tickets, for guests over 48" tall, cost $28.98 and junior tickets, for guests under 48", cost $17.98. Admission after 4:00 p.m. is $14.00. Children under 2 years old and seniors over 65 years old are free. Season passes are $59.98. Along with no blackout days season passholders are entitled to special discounts.
[edit] Safety
Wild Rivers staffs Red Cross certified lifeguards. First aid in the park is provided by certified emergency medical technician-basics.
[edit] Rubber Ducky Derby
Each year Wild Rivers hosts a rubber duck race down the lazy river. The race proceeds go to help underprivileged children. The race is called the Rubber Ducky Derby.
Sponsors include UPS, Starbucks, The Anaheim Ducks, and elvistech.com
For 2006 a Car Show was added.
[edit] Notes
An episode of Malcolm in the Middle has been filmed here, as well as an episode of Wild and Crazy Kids and "The Bachelor".
