The Wilds

The Wilds offers a wildlife experience unlike a traditional zoo, with thousands of acres of open-range habitats designed to support large mammals in expansive natural settings. Operated as a conservation center, the facility emphasizes wildlife management, breeding, and education while giving visitors opportunities to observe animals across landscapes that more closely resemble their native environments. Guided tours through the preserve form the centerpiece of the visit, allowing guests to experience wildlife on a scale rarely found in North America.

Visitors can encounter rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, antelope, camels, bison, and other large mammals living in broad pasture habitats connected by rolling hills and grasslands. Rather than following walking paths between exhibits, guests explore much of the property through guided safari-style transportation that provides wide views of the animals and their surroundings. The combination of expansive landscapes, conservation-driven management, and immersive safari experiences makes The Wilds especially rewarding for travelers seeking an experience that feels markedly different from a conventional zoological park.