# Water Safari Celebrates 70 Years of Family Fun

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-07-31  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/water-safari-celebrates-70-years-of-family-fun/

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## Analysis

Water Safari amusement park in Old Forge, New York is celebrating its 70th anniversary on August 7 with special events, giveaways, and free admission for guests aged 70 and older. The celebration emphasizes the park's role in family traditions over seven decades.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Water Safari will celebrate its 70th anniversary on August 7 — _Official announcement by Water Safari management_
- [HIGH] Guests aged 70 and older can visit free of charge on the anniversary day — _Stated in official park announcement_

### Notable Quotes

> "All of us at Water Safari are incredibly proud to celebrate 70 years of creating unforgettable family memories. This milestone anniversary is a celebration of our guests, our team members and the generations of families who have made Water Safari part of their summer traditions."
> — **Shawn Kidd, President of Water Safari**
> _Official statement emphasizing the park's heritage and community significance_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Water Safari | company | Amusement park located in Old Forge, New York, celebrating 70th anniversary |
| Shawn Kidd | person | President of Water Safari |
| Old Forge, New York | location | Location of Water Safari amusement park |

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## Transcript

The amusement park Water Safari in Old Forge, New York, will celebrate its 70th anniversary on Aug. 7 with giveaways, “birthday treats,” character meet-and-greets and all sorts of family fun. Guests 70 and older can visit that day free of charge to “relive favorite summer memories, join their children and grandchildren, and celebrate seven decades of family fun.” “All of us at Water Safari are incredibly proud to celebrate 70 years of creating unforgettable family memories,” said Shawn Kidd, the president of Water Safari. “This milestone anniversary is a celebration of our guests, our team members and the generations of families who have made Water Safari part of their summer traditions. We look forward to welcoming everyone, especially guests who have been visiting us for decades, for this birthday celebration.” Learn more at www.watersafari.com.

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