Fall and Winter tours
OCTOBER 31 - APRIL 30
YES, The Wilds is open all year long! Ohio's most incredible safari park and conservation center offers offers incredible one-of-a-kind experiences for guests of all ages.
- Winter Wildside Tour
- Rhino Barn Tour
- Birding Tours
- Carnivore Conservation Tour
- Behind-the-Scenes Tour
All tours must be booked in advance. Online booking is unavailable from November 9 - 17, 2026. During that time, you can book your tours by calling 740-638-5030.
Big Views. Bigger Adventures.
Your next Ohio vacation starts with a family adventure unlike anywhere else! At The Wilds, every tour is filled with wind-in-your-hair, safari-rig-rumbling, zipline-humming electricity, bringing you into sweeping landscapes, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and pulse-quickening moments at every turn. From the thrill of open-air animal safaris to soaring zipline rides, up-close specialty experiences, seasonal winter tours, and more, every path leads to a new story waiting to unfold.
Whether you’re planning a weekend escape, a spontaneous day trip, or the kind of family adventure your kids will talk about for years, these experiences immerse you in the wild in ways that feel thrilling, personal, and full of wonder.
Best of all, every tour supports The Wilds’ conservation mission, helping protect wildlife and wild places for the future.
Getting to The Wilds
The Wilds is located in rural southeastern Ohio, spanning 10,000 acres of pastures, grasslands, forests, and lakes. It is located roughly 2 hours from Columbus, OH, as the nearest major city and airport.
The Wilds and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are located 2 hours apart, and guests should plan accordingly if planning to travel to both.
Animals at The Wilds
Here's just a few of the animals you may see during your adventure:
- Rhinos
- Giraffes
- African painted dogs
- Sichuan takin
- Przewalski's wild horses
- Cheetahs
sPRING AND SUMMER Tours
MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31
Why choose just one adventure? The Wilds offers tours and safaris in every season, making it easy to pair experiences for an unforgettable trip. Hint: Stay overnight, stretch your getaway across a few days, and discover even more ways to explore, unwind, and reconnect with the wild.
2027 booking will open in late 2026.
Summertime Animal Safaris
MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31
Open-Air Safaris, Wildside Safaris, Birding, and more.
summertime Group Tours
MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31
Youth safaris, enrichment workshops, private safaris, and more.