Wisconsin Dells Kalahari water park expansion set to open next year
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. - One of the Wisconsin Dells’ most popular water parks is expanding.
On Thursday, Jan. 9, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions announced it is expanding its water park with construction already underway and a slated opening set for fall 2026.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions said the 75,000-square-foot indoor water park expansion cost $85 million.
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The glass-enclosed, open-air water park will have a retractable roof and will be home to three new water slides: the Wild Wildebeest and Green Python, both six-person raft slides, and the Cheetah Mat Racers, a four-lane racing slide.
Location of new expansion of Kalahari Resorts on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Baraboo, Wis. (Steve Apps/AP Content Services for Kalahari Resorts and Convention)
Guests will enjoy an array of other new attractions as well, including the Lost Lagoon Spa Pool, the Watering Hole Pool with zero-depth entry and tanning ledges, the Coral Cove Kiddie Slide Pool and The Grotto adult swim-up bar.
"Kalahari could not be more excited to announce this indoor water park expansion in the Wisconsin Dells, the Waterpark Capital of the World," said Todd Nelson, CEO, owner, and founder of Kalahari Resorts. "With new slides, pools, a swim-up bar, spas, and more, there's something for every member of the family to enjoy."
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Guests will also be able to enjoy a 40-inch-wide big-screen TV display, additional food and beverage options and enhanced seating and comfort options, including new cabanas and whirlpool cabanas.
(Courtesy of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions)
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions said the new indoor water park is one of several new amenities and renovations Kalahari has added recently. Other additions include 237 new rooms, a renovated Spa Kalahari, an all-new splash pad and dry playground, an expansive lobby renovation, and two additional dining options: Sortino’s Italian Kitchen and Cinco Niños, a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar.