CUMBERLAND, Ohio (Jan. 27, 2009) – Even though the Safari Transport visitor season at the Wilds doesn’t begin until May, special events continue throughout the winter and spring that highlight the unique conservation education opportunities at the Wilds.
Situated on nearly 10,000 acres in southeast Ohio, the Wilds provides an excellent opportunity to explore and experience forest, wetland, and prairie habitats through the Winter on the Wilds programs.
Visitors can observe native wildlife, learn from the Wilds’ conservation education staff, and experience some behind-the-scenes opportunities with the Wilds’ managed species – rare and endangered animals from around the world.
Designed by the Wilds’ professional conservation education staff, the day-long programs take place on Saturdays and provide immersive and memorable learning opportunities on a wide variety of topics.
Winter on the Wilds programs taking place in February are as follows:
Feb. 7 – Raptor Field ID Day: Enjoy live bird presentations by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium staff along with field identification training, then explore birding areas on the Wilds.
Feb. 14 – Love is in the Air: Learn how the Wilds’ creatures impress each other with courtship rituals that make us smile and squirm, and meet an endangered species up close. Find out how Species Survival Plans act as a match maker for animals around the world.
Feb. 21 – Cabin Fever Tour: This tour will be the last chance of the season to see the Wilds’ animals in their winter facilities, including the Rhino Management Center. See some species up close.
Cost for all Winter on the Wilds programs is $15 for adults and $9 for children 11 and under. Programs are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reservations and pre-payment are required. Contact the Wilds’ Reservations Coordinator at 740-638-5030 ext. 2286 or
reservations@thewilds.org. The reservation deadline is the Tuesday before each program. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended.
Contact Conservation Education Specialist Troy Burch at
tburch@thewilds.org or 740-638-5030 x2231 for information about the programs.
The mission of the Wilds, an independent, nonprofit organization, is to advance conservation through science, education, and personal experience. For more information, visit
www.thewilds.org.
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