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Tim Arnold He loves running the Round Rock “African Safari” known as Kalahari Resorts and Conventions By Pamela Cosel
ROUND ROCK, Texas – It has 1.5 million square feet of fun – and it’s Tim Arnold’s job to keep everyone happy at the new Kalahari Resorts and Conventions facility, the fourth indoor waterpark of its kind in the country. Arnold is the general manager of the Round Rock location, which opened in November 2020. He joined the company’s team in 2019, leading the day-to-day operations, which includes providing guidance to the management teams and serving as liaison to the Round Rock community. “But there’s the pandemic,” one might say. So many businesses are not operating at full capacity, or have been closed down, due to the spread of COVID-19 since last spring. That did not deter Kalahari Resorts and Conventions from moving ahead with its plan to provide fun, frolic and family events for the Central Texas region. “As America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark Resort with 1.5 million square feet, we have plenty of room for guests to spread out,” Arnold explained. “Still, health and safety is a resort priority. We are adhering to all local and state public health and safety regulations, including guidelines for masks and social distancing. Overnight occupancy and occupancy for amenities and attractions, including restaurants, is limited in accordance with local rules and regulations.” The family-owned business is based in Wisconsin and started by high school sweethearts 6
