Winter Safari Tours

 

Winter Safari Tours The winter is a wonderful time to see and experience the Wilds! Because the Wilds is still "at work" between our general visitor seasons, we have created exclusive Winter Safari Tours for you and your family to enjoy. See and learn about what takes place from November through March at the Wilds. These special tours take place on select Saturdays, and reservations are required.

Your Winter Safari Tour begins with a light lunch prepared by the Wilds' professional chef at the Overlook Cafe. During lunch, enjoy a short conservation program presented by an experienced program staff member.

After lunch, board a heated Safari Transport for a guided safari tour experience through the winter landscape. View large groups of animals in their beautiful winter coats, such as the Sichuan takin, Pere David's deer, Przewalski's wild horse, American bison, and many more, as they roam in the open pasture.

The tour also includes an exclusive stop at the Rhino Management Center where you can get up-close and personal with southern white rhinos and greater one-horned Asian rhinos in their winter quarters. Other destinations may include the Mid-Sized Carnivore Conservation Center or the Giraffe Barn.

 

2010-11 WINTER SAFARI TOURS TAKE PLACE ON THESE SELECT SATURDAYS:

2010:

November 6
November 13

December 4

2011:

January 8
January 15
January 22
January 29

February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26

March 5
March 12

 

INFORMATION for ALL WINTER SAFARI TOURS

  • Time: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  • Cost: $35 Adults; $25 Children 12 and under; $5 off for Wilds members.

  • Reservations and pre-payment by phone required. Contact the Wilds’ Reservations Coordinator at 740-638-5030 ext. 2286 or reservations@thewilds.org. Reservations must be made by 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the program. We recommend early registration, as tour seating is limited.

  • Cancellations: Programs are subject to cancellation based on weather, or if minimum attendance requirements are not met. Participants will be notified of weather cancellation by noon on the Friday before the program; and by noon on the Wednesday before the program if the cancellation is based on attendance.

  • Refunds: Reservation fees will be fully refunded if cancellations are made at least five days in advance. Reservation fees will be fully refunded if the Wilds cancels based on weather or minimum attendance.

  • Preparation: Be prepared to spend some time outside.
  • For your convenience: The Wilds Gift Market will be open during Winter Safari Tour programs.