
The excursion, with up to six guests per trip, will be four hours long including travel time. Each boat is designed to accommodate two guests and is equipped with a trolling motor to use during the excursions. Use a boat supplied by The Wilds or fish from the bank of one of our scenic lakes. Whether you are an experienced fisher, a novice, or sharing your passion for fishing with friends and family, everyone can find something to inspire them at The Wilds. The variety of underwater habitats and structure, as well as species, creates exciting fishing opportunities. Other species discovered include green sunfish, longear sunfish, pumpkinseed, white crappie, warmouth and bullhead. Several water bodies have been stocked with largemouth bass, redear sunfish, brown bullhead, bluegill and channel catfish. Our lakes and ponds provide serenity from their remote and tranquil locations, and excitement with the search for a large catch. Unwind on the water by casting out into one of our tranquil lakes, surrounded by rolling hills of grasslands and forests.
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For the safety of our guests, closed-toe shoes are required.Ĭreate memorable moments by fishing at The Wilds. We recommend comfortable footwear and casual clothing (dress for the weather) as there will be some walking involved. In the event of extreme weather dinner will be served inside the Overlook dining room. Sunset Safaris take place rain or shine please dress appropriately. in September (dinner takes place following the safari tour in September). Sunset Safari Tours are approximately 2+ hours long, with approximately 1 hour for the dinner which is provided before the safari during the months of June through August, and immediately after the safari in September.Īvailability: Every Saturday in June and September every Friday and Saturday in July and August. This tour includes a stop at the Carnivore Center and other destinations for up-close experiences. Enjoy a buffet style dinner, on the deck of the Overlook Café before boarding an Open-Air Safari for a guided tour through the open-range when the animals are most active at feeding time. Must be age 4 or older.Įxperience the magic of the Wilds at sunset! Take in the sweeping views of the Wilds' beautiful landscape bathed in the late evening sun. Guests of the Wildside Tour will be transported safari style on a padded bench in the back of a specially-designated Animal Management pick-up truck. For the safety of our guests, close-toe shoes are required. The Wildside Tour takes place rain or shine please dress appropriately. Wildside Tours are presented by AEP Ohio. Before or after your Wildside Safari, enjoy a visit to the Wilds’ Gift Market and Overlook Café or stroll though the Wilds’ Butterfly Habitat. Tours are approximately 2+ hours long and include plenty of time in pasture to see rare and endangered species in their open-range habitat, and learn directly about our programs from your Animal Management guide. One day you might observe Conservation Medicine staff conducting a medical procedure or feed the giraffes with our animal management staff. Each experience will vary day-to-day, depending on what program work is taking place at the time of the Wildside Tour. This exclusive tour gives you the opportunity to interact with Animal Management specialists to see the Wilds at work. Reserve your Secrets of the Zoo Wildside Tour Click the orange Reservations button below to continue to our booking page and view pricing for your desired visit. Discounts available for Wilds members and lodging guests. Requests for certain individuals to lead tours are not available.

You might help Curt take a head count of our Bactrian deer, see Albert the Sichuan takin with Courtney, be introduced to our resident giraffe herd by Adam or drive among our herd of southern white rhinos with Rhino Guy, Cody. Take a tour with one of these Animal Management team members as they make their rounds throughout our pasture areas.
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Join us for this special variation of a Wildside Tour led by one of our Animal Management team members who appear on the hit Nat Geo WILD TV series, Secrets of the Zoo. If you do not intend to use a reservation which you have made, please call or email The Wilds at 740.638.5030 or that we may open up your seats for additional guests.

Note to Members: To help us share The Wilds with as many people as possible, we ask that you book only tour times which you plan on participating in.
