Winter getaways at The Wilds in Zanesville, Ohio, combine excitement, discovery, and quiet comfort. Guests can choose from two guided tours that offer remarkable up-close moments with the animals. Every visit leaves you refreshed and amazed.
Winter Wildside Tour at The Wilds
The Winter Wildside Tour offers guests a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of various winter species. The tour starts inside the warm and impressively tall giraffe barn. Here, you can feed the giraffes and watch their gentle movements up close. Their calm nature and towering presence create a moment you remember long after the tour ends.
If the weather cooperates, the tour continues with a short safari-style ride through the winter pasture. Guests often see Przewalski’s wild horses, Sichuan takin, Bactrian camels, banteng, eland, scimitar-horned oryx, and Persian onagers. Each sighting adds another highlight to the day. (Tours run now through April 30, 2026.)
Rhino Barn Tour at The Wilds
The Rhino Barn Tour offers a very different experience. This tour focuses on the second-largest land animal on Earth. The visit brings you into the jaw-dropping heated barns that house one of the largest rhino herds outside Africa and Asia. During the tour, you learn how the Animal Management Team provides daily care for both rhino species at The Wilds. You can pet a rhino and hear stories about its personality. It also highlights essential conservation work and simple ways to support rhinos from home. (Tours run now through March 30, 2026.)
Winter Lodging at The Wilds: The Lodge and Straker Lake Cabins
After your adventure, unwind at The Lodge or the Straker Lake Cabins. The Lodge offers accommodations for up to 12 guests, complete with comfortable living areas and outdoor fun. It’s an excellent choice for families or small group retreats. For a quieter stay, the Straker Lake Cabins offer a cozy spot surrounded by natural woods. Guests enjoy quiet mornings on private trails and evenings spent by the fire under clear winter skies.
Explore Muskingum County Beyond The Wilds
To complete your winter getaway at The Wilds, explore nearby Muskingum County. Enjoy upscale dining at Market Street Prime, tour Alan Cottril’s Sculpture Studio, or sample local spirits at A Taste of Ohio Wine, Bourbon, and Beer. Browse antique shops or paint your own keepsake at Hartstone Ohio Stoneware Factory Outlet, where guests can tour the facility or join a pottery session. Each stop adds a new experience to your stay.
From unforgettable animal encounters to peaceful evenings by the lake, winter getaways at The Wilds offer a mix of adventure and rest.
Plan Your Winter Getaway to The Wilds Today
From unforgettable animal encounters to peaceful evenings by the lake, winter getaways at The Wilds offer the right mix of adventure and rest. Plan your visit today at www.visitzanesville.com.
