The Wilds' Most Popular Guest Experience
Get up close and personal with wildlife in a customized tour bus built for adventure!
You'll climb onto a tour bus and set out into vast pastures. Keep your camera near you, because you'll be driving by giraffe, camels, bison, painted dogs, zebras, Przewalski's wild horses, rhinos, banteng, and many more! Our friendly tour guides know The Wilds like the back of their hand, and they'll spot the animals roaming our 10,000 acres and stop the bus to tell you stories about them. It's an amazing experience you won't forget!
Daily Tour Schedule and Times
Open-Air Safaris are available every year between May 1 - October 31. Tours are closed for the season November 1 - April 30.
| DAYS | START TIME | COST PER GUEST |
| Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday | All | $49 |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9am - 12:45pm | $45 |
| 1pm - 4pm | $35 |
Reservation Requirements & Info
Daytime tour reservations must be made at least 2 hours in advance, and sunset tour reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.
- Guests 3 and Under
- Daytime Tours: Guests under 3 are free but must be held in the lap of a paid adult and still require a free child ticket.
- Sunrise and Sunset Tours: Guests under 3 must have a paid ticket.
- ADA-accessible safaris are available at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and can be reserved online.
- Reservations are subject to availability.
Parking is $9/vehicle.
Things to Know Before You Arrive
Here are some good things to know before you arrive.
- Tours are approximately 2 hours+ long.
- Dress for the weather! We recommend casual clothing meant for the elements.Tours typically run rain or shine.
- Want to book a group of 20+? Email cgroza@thewilds.org.
- Active Military and Veterans: To receive your complimentary Open-Air Safari, book your tour by calling The Wilds at 740-638-5030.
- If you are using an AZA-accredited institution reciprocal membership discount, contact (740) 638-5030 to book your open air tour. AZA reciprocal discounts cannot be validated online.
What to Bring and Wear
Dress for the elements! We suggest casual clothing that is appropriate for the day's weather.
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Animals at The Wilds
Here's just a few of the animals you may see during your adventure:
- Rhinos
- Giraffe
- African painted dogs
- Sichuan takin
- Przewalski's wild horses
- Cheetahs
Getting to The Wilds
The Wilds is located in rural southeastern Ohio, spanning 10,000 acres of pastures, grasslands, forests, and lakes.
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