Nestled into the countryside on almost 10,000 acres of lush landscapes along the Appalachian Byway, The Wilds is a conservation center making an incredible impact for wildlife in America's Heartland and across the globe.
The Wilds serves as a living laboratory in a unique setting that provides important information needed to help protect wildlife and wild places. From restoring healthy ecosystems from once barren strip-mined land to providing high-quality care to some of the world's rarest wildlife species, our teams are contributing to advancements in conservation and science, all while inspiring others to join us in efforts to make a difference.
Read the 2022 Impact Report 2022 Conservation and Science report
517
Federally-threatened American burying beetles released in 2022.
1,920
Native shrub species planted in 2022 alone.
44
Scientific research projects that The Wilds and the Columbus Zoo participated in for 2022 that focused on animal health, wellbeing, conservation, and habitat ecology.
featured work
Did you know? The Wilds has been involved in the reintroduction of a species once extinct in the wild and is creating prairie habitat for wildlife species that have disappeared from their former ranges. Learn more about these projects and others that are helping to protect the future of wildlife.