The husband and I went on the winter tour today. For us it was a little over 2 hr drive and it was well worth it for me! Only 4 people total were in our tour so it was very personable. Didn't get to probably see near as many animals as a normal tour (which we haven't done) but you got to see some "behind the scenes" things like the indoor barns where some of the animals are kept. The best experience was being able to get right up to the rhinos and a baby and pet them!!! Also to feed the giraffes and touch them. It's an experience I don't think I would have every gotten to do in my life or that most people get to do. They are just such amazing creatures. Most of the time you are in a warm suv and drive around and part right next to the animals that are out. Great tour and looking forward to going when it's warmer.
We got lost coming from Blue Rock State park and were late for our trip, but they were super nice and fit us in on the very next trip. We only had to wait 5 minutes! Dress warmer then you think you need if you are taking the open air bus as the breeze gets pretty chilly on those wide open hilltops. The guide was knowledeable but just kind of rambled through like someone who has said the same things a million times over the season. The animals were amazing! We got to stop for pictures quite often and saw most of the species listed on the brocher. We saw the baby Rhino - too cute!I guess my only complaint would be the ladies bathrooms - not nearly enough of them, and we were there on a slow day being the end of the season. The porto- pot I used near the aviary was gross too.There was a shuttle to and from the parking lot which was nice. We had our own food, so I can't comment on that, but it mostly looked like overpriced junk food.
It is an amazing place, but it was costly. Be prepared to drop some cash if you want to spend the day. It is nice to ride in the bus into the animals, but if you want to stay here, it is pricey.
Forget a zoo, this place IS IT. Take a bus on an African-style safari. They have all manner of animals from the world over on their nearly 10,000 acres, making it the largest preserve of its kind in North America. Oh, and DONT FORGET YOUR CAMERA. Animals may come right up to your bus. I saw a rhino from less than 10 feet. Kids will love it, and adults should, too. Tour takes just over 2 hours with stops for snacks and restroom breaks. What a great time!
Love going to the Wilds. Open bus ride is great for close up animal encounters! Long enough tour that makes it worth the money but short enough for the kids. Next time I go I want to try the zip-lining. Looks amazing
在保护区境内,崎岖小路蜿蜒陡转,路旁时不时会有野鹿野兔穿梭林中。我们入住的小木屋就坐落在保护研究中心旁边,两间全木搭建的小屋独享林中幽静。木屋不大,上下两层,3间卧室,厨房烹饪餐具一应俱全。因为建造在2年前,所以木香依然飘荡。这里曾经是荒废的矿区,经过规划和几年的保护,它变成了北美最大的生态恢复保护区,这个温带草原/落叶林生态系统已经发育的很完善了,很多引进的动物已经开始在这里繁衍。在观光车上,我们看到成群的骆驼,蹬羚,斑马,野牛,野马,牦牛和起他生物。在肉食动物区,我们看到圈养的狐狸,非洲猎狗,和美洲豹的一家。当然我们也有幸亲自喂养这里的犀牛。犀牛很温顺,但是他门的大个头让我有些畏惧。还没把食物送到他们嘴边,哈喇子就稀里哗啦的流一地,这架势,谁还敢喂呀。饲养员很爱他们,他们也和喂养的人建立了默契。用手挠他们的后腿,这些温柔的大怪物就会抬起后腿,告诉你他们先在有多么享受。下午回到住宿地才4点,我们徒步去不远的草原散布。天空和起伏的草原,再没有其他,这种旷野适合奔跑,骑马和听各种鸟鸣声。
The tours are amazing, the view of the rolling hills of Ohio is incredible and I really wish my husband and I could afford to stay in the yurts.
This was, without a doubt, the most amazing three hour tour we have ever taken. The conservation that is taking place here is wonderful, and the chance to see UP CLOSE, animals that we would never have the opportunity to see was wonderful. We were so close to the animals that I could have patted the giraffe on his not-so-tiny bum! But these are wild animals, so don't touch! The open-air bus tour was super, and our guide knew the animals well. He gave a lot of information, and was quick to stop if an animal was seen. Make sure to allow time after (or before) your tour to simply sit on the patio and take in the beauty of the area. We are already talking about our next trip to The Wilds!
What a fantastic place to see these animals in such a beautiful place the habitats for the animals are acres not cages. You can see the animals in a environment that is very similar to their home. Will definitely go back in the summer next year
The Wilds is a very beautiful location to visit. If you are going to the Zipline to view the Wilds you may be disappointed. Not a negative but The Zipline is intense and you speed along without a lot of time to gaze at the view, which is spectacular. Some of the longest rides 760 ft. are still only about 25 secs. long and you have to watch the guide at the other end to know when to break so you are a bit occupied for some of the trip. We went on the 2 1/2 hour trip / 10 different zips ranging in length. Great time. I went with my 11 year old who had no problems with the height or the physicality of the trip. ...and as the waiver says you have to rappel (mayb 25 ft.) to get down from the last zip...but it is the very least of the rush of the rest of the trip so don't let that stop you.Storm and Toni were exceptionally personable and knowledgeable and made the trip memorable. Safety was stressed...there is literally no way to fall. All in all a great day!