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Wilstem

4.5 (89 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Michael S.

I heard of this place years ago when we were in Paoli for other things, but chose not to go to a zoo type place. I was okay with zoo's, but kind of growing out of them. Wifey and I took 4 grandchildren to Wilstem and was very impressed. Most of the animal interaction is from your car as you drive a route where they are sectioned off in their own areas, which are many acres each. They have food in cups which entice the animals too come to your vehicle. This is amazing to young and old. You can drive around the circuit more than once. I think our favorites were the camels, ostriches and longhorn. The circuit runs into the dinosaur park which was quite a surprise. The dinosaurs were very life-like with movement and sounds. After Dinosaur park, you end up at the goats which can be fed by hand. The grandchildren really liked that. After the goats is the Roos and crews building with many, kangaroos, primates, lemurs, lizards, sloths, snakes, turtles and other creatures. Lastly, we fed a giraffe, which was a highlight to me. Getting that close to a huge giraffe and eating out of my hand was awesome. They have military discount which was nice. It was better than ANY zoo I ever visited, due to driving around and feeding wildlife up CLOSE. The staff are very friendly. It is worth at least one visit.

Sean P.

This was so cool! A drive through safari in Indiana that lived up to my expectations for my kid. You get the option to add on feed for the animals and while that is an intimidating experience, it's really cool once you get acclimated. This was certainly the best zoo type experience we've ever had.

Was an awesome stop on the bucket list!!
Justin H.

Was an awesome stop on the bucket list!! My son loved every bit of it...... We enjoyed the animals, close encounters, and Safari! We had a blast.

Llama with my husband
Jennifer E.

Came here for my 41st birthday today and did the drive through Safari. This was amazing! The animals come right to your car (and peek through your windows lol). Hot tip:You will get food pellets in your car because they are messy eaters (especially the emu's!) The facility was clean and the animals looked happy and well taken care of. I can't wait to come back and do one of their encounters! Thanks for making my birthday unique and fun!

Laura G.

We did the animal encounter where you bathe the elephants. It was overall a great experience. We appreciated the small group size. I didn't appreciate during the second portion being asked to pay for feed when we already spent a hefty amount on the first portion. You also have to have cash for that which we didn't know or bring. I also thought it would be nice if there were better options for photo ops or even a photographer on site.

Feeding the giraffe
Kristi C.

I lived in Indiana forever ago, when I was a kid, and there wasn't much to do. A lot of the area was really poor. I went to visit my family and there were some welcome additions. The casino in French Lick has brought wineries, a water parks, mini put put/laser tag, and more. This place was one of those nice additions. They have zip lining, animal experiences and safaris. This was really fun, and we drove through twice so it was a great way to spend a few hours. The alpacas and emus made for entertainment. We also fed the giraffes and birds which was a highlight. Lots of fun for the family!

2 day old white bison with Mama Whitecloud

My 36 year old daughter and I spent two days on the property and had a delightful time. We purchased the all access pass which provides a great variety of experiences. Our cabin was so cozy and comfortable nestled in the woods with a stream running past it. The property is gorgeous with rolling hills and troops of animals stretching into wooded sanctuary areas for animals to explore. The wagon ride was tons of fun with a dude who kept everyone laughing and informed. All the animals are well cared for by staff who obviously are dedicated to their well being. I am already trying to figure out a way to schedule a return trip, perhaps I can convince a group of family to pile in big 3rd row SUV and stay in one of the big houses on the property. It would definitely be worth the 6 hour drive from Michigan to be swept away again by the magical animal encounters. A special thank you to all the staff for making us so welcome and paying attention to being sure we had the best time.

Andrew P.

Went here about a month ago. Purchased the All-Access package, and we were not disappointed. From the drive-thru safari to the various educational encounters with the animals, it was a fun and exciting experience. Staff appeared to be quite knowledgeable and showed extreme care toward the treatment of the animals. I cannot speak to the lodging facilities, but if you are looking for a fun-filled day, I highly recommend Wilstem. Plus they have otters and who doesn't like otters???

Stephanie D.

We decided to finally check out Wilstem on Earth Day this year. It's one of those places I think about when I drive past on the way to someplace else and then forget about. I'm glad we finally remembered. It was just my husband and but I think our grandsons would love to visit as well. We'll definitely be back.

Maya K.

My family and I went over Labor Day weekend and had an amazing time. We did the sloth encounter with Terri and it was my favorite thing we did. Terri was absolutely incredible and so knowledgeable. She made my entire weekend. I would recommend going to see her and Luna (the sloth)!

Safari

We went today and had an amazing experience! Everyone was so nice and accommodating. We had several encounters with animals and got to touch and pet so many!

Giraffe feeding
Stefanie W.

Wow! Talk about an amazing adventure that we stumbled upon! I had tried to purchase the drive thru online but was having trouble so we drove over and caught the very last wagon of the day! The wagon ride exceeded our expectations and was worth every penny! It included feed for the animals, a guided tour with Steve, personal chats with the animal keepers, and close encounters with the animals! My family has done many "safari" rides ( even with Disney) but this was the BEST TOUR we've ever had! I am extremely grateful of greetings with the wolves, bears, and all the animals! Emus, llamas, goats, bears, feeding the giraffe, kangaroos! Please take this tour and schedule the wagon tour with Steve!

One of the elephants and my daughter and grandson

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Great interactive venue for adults and families! Very clean with all wildlife appearing heathy

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We went there for the first time on thanksgiving. They had a huge buffet. Everything was prepared deliciously. We will definitely go back.

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So many animals and amazing experiences! Super kind staff who were very well educated on the species. Would definitely go back again!

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