The Wilds (Ohio)

The Wilds
39°49′46″N 81°43′58″W / 39.82944°N 81.73278°W / 39.82944; -81.73278
Date opened	1994
Location	Cumberland, Ohio, United States
Land area	9,154 acres (3,704 ha)
No. of animals	>300
No. of species	<25
Website	thewilds.org

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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 9,154 acres (3,704 hectares) of reclaimed coal mine land and includes 2,000 acres (810 ha) 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.

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.