Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
Andrew Russell is a dedicated educator and experienced attractions manager with a diverse background in both science education and amusement park operations. Currently serving as a Science Teacher at Pike Central High School since June 2020, Andrew previously held multiple roles at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, starting as a Ride Operator and advancing to Attractions Manager. In this capacity, Andrew focused on training materials and employee development while also overseeing daily operations and guest interactions. Andrew has accumulated teaching experience as a Substitute Teacher for various school corporations, along with a Program Assistant role at Boonville High School. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington and a Transition to Teaching Program certification in Secondary Chemistry from IWU National & Global.
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
Visit Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and enjoy this family-owned theme park and water park combo! Located in Santa Claus, Indiana, Holiday World celebrates Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the 4th of July with roller coasters, family rides, and live entertainment. Thunderbird, the nation’s only launched wing coaster, has been featured on the Travel Channel and HGTV. TIME magazine named Holiday World’s Voyage the nation’s #1 wooden roller coaster. Splashin’ Safari, voted the Best Waterpark in the Midwest by USA Today readers, includes the world's two longest water coasters – Mammoth (certified by Guinness World Records) and Wildebeest – plus numerous family raft slides and water slides, two wave pools, and water-play areas for smaller children. Consumers Digest has repeatedly named Holiday World the Nation’s Top Value Park: Both parks provide free soft drinks, free parking, free sunscreen, and free Wi-Fi. Family-owned since it opened in 1946 as Santa Claus Land, Holiday World continues to focus on family fun, with special attention to friendliness and cleanliness. In fact, Holiday World has been named the World's Cleanest Park for 19 years by Amusement Today. Best ticket discounts? They’re online, at HolidayWorld.com, where you’re also welcome to sign up for the park’s free e-newsletter, subscribe to the HoliBlog, listen to the park's Podcast for stories and contests, plus view videos in the Rides & Slides section. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari also feature live entertainment, with musical shows plus a dare-devil (and comedic) high-dive show. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari also offer an array of treats, from fudge and funnel cakes, to blue ice cream and Dole Whip. There’s also a full Thanksgiving dinner at Plymouth Rock Café, plus special gluten-free and allergen-friendly menus, all listed at HolidayWorld.com/Food For a multi-day family getaway, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari offer fun for all ages, with memories to last a lifetime.