Parents have to put up with a lot of substandard crap that their kids just love. They have had to learn to tolerate things like The Wiggles, Teletubbies, Fred and Veggie Tales. The scourge of “Baby Shark” alone is enough to bring anyone up on federal charges.

One of the few preschool shows that is at least mildly entertaining (depending on how many working nerves you have in your system) is Peppa Pig, the adorable adventures of a 2D piglet who is bright, adorable and just so damn cute. It’s also easy to tolerate because each episode is only five minutes.

Now you and the little ones can have more time with the crudely drawn pig shack thanks to a new theme park headed to North Richland Hills. Merlin Entertainments has announced a new Peppa Pig theme park to open sometime next year, according to the company’s website.

“This will be a great addition to our community,” North Richland Hills Mayor Oscar Trevino said in a released statement. “Conveniently located next to NRH2O Family Water Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park will bring more energy to an area already known as a destination for family fun. I’m sure it will provide unforgettable entertainment that will keep families coming back again and again.”

There aren’t many details about what specifically will be in the park when it opens. Merlin Entertainments noted that it will have “multiple rides, interactive attractions, themed playscapes and shows” all based on Peppa Pig universe.

“Peppa Pig Theme Park will bring more energy to an area already known as a destination for family fun.” – North Richland Hills Mayor Oscar Trevino

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Merlin Entertainments opened the first Peppa Pig theme park last year in Winter Haven, Florida. The Florida park has 19 different attractions, including a kid-sized ride called Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster, which is “run” by Peppa’s father; an amusement park with free carnival games and interactive attractions; an outdoor maze called George’s Fort (referring to Peppa’s little brother); a boat trip; and a single-track motorcycle-style rider called Grampy Rabbit’s Dinosaur Adventures.

Merlin Entertainments is the theme park and museum attraction company behind the LEGOLAND chain, which includes the LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Aquarium in Grapevine and Madame Tussauds Wax Museums (not to be confused with the Louis Tussauds Waxworks in Grand Prairie, owned by Ripley Entertainment).

“Given the incredible success of the LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Aquarium in Grapevine, TX, the North Richland Hills community was a natural next step in our expansion and rollout,” Merlin Entertainment CEO Scott O’Neil said in a statement. “Merlin is the definitive partner for brands that engage children, holding the research, care, experience and interest in bringing iconic brands to life through place-based attractions.”

Peppa Pig Theme Park is the second major amusement attraction to choose Dallas-Fort Worth as its next destination. Earlier this year, Universal Parks announced it would build its third North American theme park in Frisco, designed for young children and families. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans for the construction last Tuesday despite objections from some residents.