NOVA Wild

NOVA Wild is a nonprofit zoo and safari park on 30 acres in Vienna that combines traditional walk-through exhibits with an interactive drive-through safari. The collection includes more than 40 species, with animals such as capybaras, cheetahs, lemurs, wallabies, and colorful birds represented among the exhibits. The organization opened in 2023 with a focus on revitalizing the former local zoo while placing animal welfare, education, and conservation at the center of its approach.

The visit can be explored on foot, followed by a drive through the safari in a personal vehicle. The safari allows guests to feed selected wildlife, including Watusis and Asian water buffalo, while special NOVA Wild Encounters provide supervised time with individual animals alongside a zookeeper. Educational field trips include a zookeeper-led wagon ride through the safari, adding interpretation to the wildlife viewing. NOVA Wild suits travelers looking for an interactive local wildlife outing that combines a manageable zoo setting with vehicle-based safari viewing and opportunities for closer animal encounters.