Dig International is opening its 2d construction-themed journey park in Grapevine, Texas, because of an funding spice up from Caterpillar, YouTubers Dude Highest and ABC’s “SharkTank.”
The mission broke floor on December 8 at 2200 W. Grapevine Generators Circle, Grapevine, TX 76051, with the park set to open in early 2026.
Caterpillar serves because the park’s name sponsor and has entered right into a multi-year sponsorship settlement with Dig International. The funding aligns with Caterpillar’s pledge to upskill long term workforces, with the corporate lately pronouncing a $100 million funding in coaching and upskilling efforts in Indiana, with further budget set to be introduced for different states quickly.
Along with the facility to function a complete lineup of Caterpillar structure apparatus, the partnership with Dude Highest will be offering distinctive construction-inspired trick-shot sights and interactive demanding situations.
Renderings teased on social media display mini excavators, skid steers, scissor lifts and extra. Test it out within the photographs beneath.
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“As a lifelong builder and entrepreneur, I couldn’t be extra excited to release Dig International in my fatherland of DFW. We’re combining actual equipment, ingenious play, and the facility of partnership with Dude Highest to create an unforgettable revel in for households,” stated Alex Carroll, Co-Founding father of Dig International.
Rides are limited through top, with kids taller than 48 inches ready to function all park apparatus, but even so UTVs, through themselves. Youngsters between 32 inches and 48 inches tall would possibly experience and function equipment with an grownup. Youngsters shorter than 32 inches would possibly take part all different sights within the park with the exception of for the equipment.
In keeping with the park, further measures had been taken to make sure protected operation of kit, together with hydraulic boundaries for a discounted vary of movement, pace governors, seatbelt necessities and extra.
The park operates on two-hour time slot reservations, with admission set at $29.99 in step with visitor. Youngsters two and below are loose.
Extra Places to Come
Dig International’s first location opened in Katy, Texas, in 2022, and received popular consideration after founder Jacob Robinson’s look on ABC’s” SharkTank.” Robinson struck a $200,000 funding take care of Robert Herjavec for 10% fairness within the park to boost up enlargement with franchise house owners, solidify national sponsorships and forge key apparatus partnerships.
For the reason that episode aired, Robinson says Dig International has noticed “a surge in pastime,” with plans to construct 10 parks all over the U.S. over the following few years.
“The reaction to our Shark Tank episode has been improbable,” stated Jacob Robinson. “Listening to from households, developers, and buyers around the nation who’re fascinated with what we’re doing simply reaffirms that Dig International is one thing really particular.”
“Dig International goes to be massive. It’s amusing, it’s thrilling, and it’s were given actual attainable to develop national,” stated Robert Herjavec. “Jacob’s interest and backbone are precisely what I search for in a founder.”
