Opened in 1986, the 100-acre (0.40 km2) complex hosts a variety of attractions, including numerous water slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, a four lane zip-line and two kid's splash areas.

[15] Wild Water Kingdom installed a hot tub and added batting cages and mini golf courses in 1997.

In the early 2000s, many new water attractions were added to the park including Midnight Express, The Abyss, and Nightrider.

The first of its kind in Canada, Face Drop has four 1,200-foot long high-tension cable rides that can be reaching speeds of 50 km/h[19][20] In May 2015, Wild Water Kingdom announced that it would be closed for the 2015 season while it underwent major renovations and expansions.

[22] Premier Parks, LLC, the operator of multiple attraction properties in Canada and the United States, acquired Wild Water Kingdom in July 2016.

[26] June 2012: Wild Water kingdom held their first "Beach Club Festival," an 18+ beach-themed party lasting till 3am.

[27] August 10, 2013: Wild Water Kingdom held an event called "the O Course" was based on U.S. Marine Corps fitness training, endurance, strength, speed, and stamina.