CUMBERLAND — New data from SIXT reveals that searches for ‘local safari parks’ in the U.S. have increased by 781 percent over the past year. To uncover the best safari parks across the country, we analyzed factors including park size, number of animals, ticket price, and TikTok views. Claiming the No. 3 spot as the best safari park destination, […]
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The Wilds celebrates birth of endangered Masai Giraffe calf
CUMBERLAND, Ohio — The Wilds is celebrating the birth of an endangered male Masai giraffe calf, born just outside the giraffe barn during the afternoon of Sept. 8. This birth marks the 20th giraffe calf to be born at the conservation center throughout its history. Animal Management staff continues to monitor the calf and notes […]
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The Wilds opens for the 2021 season on May 1
CUMBERLAND, Ohio – Spring is in the air and the animals are in the pastures, which means that The Wilds is opening for the season. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, a variety of excursions will be available that are certain to create lasting memories for the whole family. Whether it’s a first-time […]
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Cheetah at The Wilds named for Ohio philanthropist
CUMBERLAND, Ohio – Six cheetah cubs born at The Wilds on Oct. 31, 2019 have been trailblazers since their arrival, as they are quite a large litter for a first-time mother and are a part of significant conservation efforts to save this vulnerable species. Animal Management staff knew the cubs needed to be named appropriately […]