The Wilds

The Wilds is a private, non-profit #safari park and #conservation center that combines cutting-edge conservation science and education programs with hands-on experiences and one-of-a-kind adventures that include ziplining, horseback riding, fishing and more. With this much #nature, the Ohio white tail deer would not be out done!!
The Wilds is a 9000+ acre nature and conservation center. As a part of the center there is big cat habitat. #OnTheRoad
The "welcoming" committee. As soon as these Ostriches saw the safari vehicle they came straight for us. We were advised to keep our hands and personal items we wanted to keep away from the side of the vehicle. Since it was windowless they would reach in and take whatever caught their interest.
The Wilds is a 9000+ acre nature and conservation center. You can take a safari bus down among the animals. Cool place, worth seeing. My only negative is that there aren't nearly enough animals for the size of the place. The foal was no more than a week or two old at the time. #OnTheRoad
The Wilds is a 9000+ acre nature and conservation center. One of the residents just stopped by our safari vehicle to say "Hi". It's a really friendly place. #OnTheRoad

Popular places to visit

This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.

Jesse Owens State Park

You can take time to visit Jesse Owens State Park during your travels to McConnelsville. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Jesse Owens State Park

Big Muskie's Bucket

You can learn about the history of McConnelsville with a trip to Big Muskie's Bucket. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Big Muskie's Bucket

Miners’ Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Miners’ Memorial Park, a lovely green space in McConnelsville. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

Miners’ Memorial Park

Wolf Run State Park

You can take time to visit Wolf Run State Park during your travels to Caldwell. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Wolf Run State Park

National Road Zane Grey Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Road Zane Grey Museum in Norwich. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

National Road Zane Grey Museum

John and Annie Glenn Historic Site

You can learn about the history of New Concord with a visit to John and Annie Glenn Historic Site. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

John and Annie Glenn Historic Site

Top The Wilds Hotel Deals

Garland Hotel

Garland Hotel

2.5 out of 5
150 Garland Way New Concord OH
Garland Hotel
Bakers Motel Norwich

Bakers Motel Norwich

2.5 out of 5
8855 East Pike Norwich OH
Bakers Motel Norwich
Best Western B. R. Guest

Best Western B. R. Guest

2.5 out of 5
4929 East Pike Zanesville OH
Best Western B. R. Guest
Comfort Inn & Suites Caldwell

Comfort Inn & Suites Caldwell

2.5 out of 5
44380 West Hills Lane Caldwell OH
Comfort Inn & Suites Caldwell
Baymont by Wyndham Cambridge

Baymont by Wyndham Cambridge

2.5 out of 5
61595 Southgate Parkway Cambridge OH
Baymont by Wyndham Cambridge
Quality Inn & Suites Caldwell I-77

Quality Inn & Suites Caldwell I-77

2.5 out of 5
44266 Fairground Road Caldwell OH
Quality Inn & Suites Caldwell I-77
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Caldwell

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Caldwell

2 out of 5
43945 Marietta Rd Caldwell OH
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Caldwell
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cambridge

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cambridge

2 out of 5
8779 Georgetown Rd Cambridge OH
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cambridge
Executive inn

Executive inn

2.5 out of 5
4925 East Pike Zanesville OH
Executive inn
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