The indoor waterpark craze began in 2000 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. when Todd Nelson opened the first Kalahari Resort. Nelson’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to open a second location in Sandusky, Ohio in 2005. Today Kalahari Resorts continues to evolve its under-one-roof resort concept far beyond waterparks with major expansions that have included indoor theme parks, convention facilities, spas, dining, retail and more. From trips to Africa to collect authentic African décor for the resort to a six-story indoor Ferris wheel to the world’s largest behemoth bowl ride – the Kalahari team’s “what’s next” mantra will continue to keep travelers on their toes. Read on to find out how Kalahari Resorts are:

• Continually expanding to offer state-of-the-art fun
• Offering a vacation experience that travelers won’t find anywhere else
• Leading the indoor waterpark resort boom
• Helping meeting planners increase attendance