The Wilds (Ohio)

This article is about the conservation center. For the wild, see wilderness and the bush. For other uses, see Wild.
Not to be confused with Muskingum County Animal Farm or The Wilds (TV series).

The Wilds
Interactive map of The Wilds
39°49′46″N 81°43′58″W / 39.82944°N 81.73278°W / 39.82944; -81.73278
Date opened1994
LocationCumberland, Ohio, United States
Land area37 km2 (14 sq mi)
No. of animals>300
No. of species<25
MembershipsAssociation of Zoos and Aquariums
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Websitethewilds.org

The Wilds is a private, non-profit safari park and conservation center located in southeastern Muskingum County, Ohio, just west of Cumberland. The park combines conservation science and education programs, and also offers visitors leisure activities such as ziplining, horseback riding, and fishing.

The property encompasses 37.04 km2 (14.30 sq mi) of reclaimed coal mine land and includes 8.1 km2 (3.1 sq mi) of pastures and a 27-acre (11 ha) Carnivore Conservation Center. The Wilds is designated an Audubon Important Bird Area so the property includes a birding station with covered lookout as well as a butterfly habitat with hiking trails, more than 15 miles (24 km) of mountain bike and hiking trails and approximately 150 lakes.

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