Grab your flannel and your favorite cocktail—Fall Safari at The Wilds is back.
October 17, 2025
This is the event of the year for adults who love wide-open spaces, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and a reason to dress up (or down) in style. Set against the stunning backdrop of autumn in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, Fall Safari is your chance to enjoy a VIP safari tour of endangered species habitats, gourmet food and drinks, live music, and surprises around every turn.
This exclusive event is for guests ages 21 and over—because grown-ups deserve a wild night out, too.
Tickets will go on sale later in 2025.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to make a lasting impact while enjoying the wildest night of the year? Join us as a Fall Safari sponsor—these exclusive opportunities go fast and come with unforgettable perks.
$35,000 Presenting Sponsor
- Title recognition in all event promotions
- Featured in our e-magazine, Wilds Connection (100,000+ households)
- Private cocktail reception with VP of The Wilds, Dr. Joe Smith
- VIP lodging and meals for your group
- Wildside Safari AND Open-Air Safari
$25,000 African Rhino Gold Sponsor
- Premium title recognition + Wilds Connection e-magazine feature
- Choice of exclusive overnight stay at The Wilds
- Private Wildside Safari for 12
- Dinner, breakfast, and Open-Air Safari
$10,000 Bactrian Camel Sponsor
- High-visibility recognition + Wilds Connection e-magazine mention
- Select overnight lodging option
- Private Wildside Safari for 10
- Meals + Open-Air Safari for your group
$7,500 Cheetah Sponsor
- Named recognition in all promotions
- Featured in Wilds Connection e-magazine
- Choice of unique overnight experience
- Wildside Safari for 10 + meals & Open-Air Safari
$5,000 Wild Dog Sponsor
- Recognition in print + digital promotions
- Wilds Connection e-magazine feature
- Overnight stay + meals
- Wildside Safari for 8 + Open-Air Safari
$5,000 Dinner Sponsor
- Exclusive dinner sponsor signage
- Recognition across event materials
- Nomad Ridge Yurt stay on Oct. 6
- Meals + Open-Air Safari for two
$3,500 Bar Sponsor
- Sponsor signage at each event bar
- Nomad Ridge overnight stay
- Dinner, breakfast, and Open-Air Safari for two
$2,500 Cabin Sponsor
- Title recognition + Wilds Connection feature
- Straker Lake Cabin stay (sleeps six)
- Dinner, breakfast, and Open-Air Safari for your group
$1,500 Yurt Sponsor
- Featured in promotions + Wilds Connection
- Nomad Ridge Yurt stay for two
- Dinner and breakfast included
$1,500 RV Sponsor
- Luxurious RV stay at Hellbender RV Campground, courtesy of Road Adventures
- Recognition + Wilds Connection e-magazine mention
- Dinner, breakfast + Open-Air Safari
$800 Patron Sponsor + Transportation
- Round-trip transport from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Event tickets for two
- Dinner + Open-Air Safari experience
$700 Patron Sponsor
- Two event tickets
- Dinner and Open-Air Safari
- Event recognition
tickets
Did you know that Fall Safari attendees in 2024 raised over $270,000 for the Giraffe Barn Project? That's incredible! Your contributions are making a lasting impact, and we’re so grateful for your continued support.
Single Ticket
$250
- 1 event ticket
- Dinner
- Open-Air Safari
Want us to drive? We'll pick you up at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and take you to The Wilds...all you have to do is enjoy the views! Add transportation for $50 per ticket.
Tickets will go on sale later in the year.
