The Wilds

The Wilds is a private, non-profit safari park and conservation center that combines conservation science and education programs. The park also offers visitors leisure activities such as ziplining, horseback riding, and fishing. Located in southeastern Muskingum County, Ohio, just west of the village of Cumberland, the Wilds is home to rare and endangered species from around the globe living in natural, open-range habitats. The property encompasses of reclaimed coal mine land and includes of pastures and a 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 of mountain bike and hiking trails and approximately 150 lakes. The Wilds is the largest wildlife conservation center in North America and is open between the months of May and October. The Park was made on reclaimed land dug by the dragline Big Muskie.