🦁 The Wilds (Ohio)

The Wilds is a private, non-profit safari park and conservation center located in southeastern Muskingum County, Ohio, just west of Cumberland, under the authority of the Columbus Zoo. The park combines conservation science and education programs, and also offers visitors leisure activities such as ziplining, horseback riding(cancelled 2026, by seasons end) fishing, Recreational and primitive camping. 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.