WILDLIFE PARKS GEORGIA

Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari is a drive-through wildlife park located in Hartwell, Georgia, conveniently situated between Atlanta and Greenville, South Carolina, making it an accessible day trip for visitors across the region. Guests drive at their own pace through the park as a diverse array of animals including American bison, ostriches, camels, water buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, emus, kangaroos, and tortoises roam freely and approach vehicles for up-close encounters and photo opportunities. Animal feed is available for purchase on-site, enhancing the interactive experience. Beyond the drive-through, the safari offers a walkabout trail, a dedicated Tortoise Lane, a petting zoo, and a budgie interaction area. The attraction caters warmly to families and school groups through field trips, summer camps, and community bus tours, with visit times ranging from 45 minutes to several hours depending on pace.

Chestatee Wildlife Preserve and Zoo is an open-air wildlife attraction located at 469 Old Dahlonega Highway in Dahlonega, Georgia, dedicated to rescuing and providing forever homes to exotic and native animals. The preserve is home to over 100 animals, including zebras, camels, watusi cattle, bison, white bison, zedonks, and donkeys, many of which are accessible to visitors through feed chutes for up-close encounters. The facility welcomes guests daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers experiences including guided animal encounters, interactive feeding, field trips, and birthday party events. A founding mission of rescue and rehabilitation drives operations, as the preserve takes in animals that are orphaned, abused, illegally purchased, or otherwise in need of care. Its affordable admission and hands-on activities make it a popular family outing in the north Georgia foothills near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain, Georgia, is a 500-acre wildlife park offering both a three-mile drive-through safari and a walk-through Walkabout Adventure Zoo. With over 65 species totaling more than 650 animals, guests can feed zebras, llamas, bison, giraffes, and camels from their vehicles, then explore walk-through exhibits featuring spider monkeys, lions, tigers, bears, lemurs, singing dogs, and giant tortoises. Located near Columbus and Atlanta at 1300 Oak Grove Road, this award-winning attraction is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas, providing an extraordinary family wildlife experience in the heart of west Georgia.

Atlanta Safari Park is a 156-acre wildlife park located in Commerce, Georgia, conveniently situated off Interstate 85 between Atlanta and Greenville, South Carolina. The park's two-mile drive-through safari features 75 species of free-roaming animals from around the world, including camels, elk, zebras, and wildebeests that approach vehicles for close-up feeding and viewing. After the drive-through, guests can explore walk-through exhibits including a free-flight bird aviary, a giraffe exhibit, and a petting zoo. Open seven days a week for 363 days a year, Atlanta Safari Park combines conservation with immersive wildlife encounters for visitors of all ages.

North Georgia Wildlife Park and Safari is a zoological attraction located in Cleveland, Georgia, offering a wide variety of interactive animal experiences and educational programming. The park features VIP animal encounters with species including otters, capybaras, sloths, Scottish Highlander cattle, and honey badgers, alongside photography sessions and guided safari experiences. Conservation programs focusing on African penguins and kangaroos highlight the park's commitment to wildlife stewardship, and recycling initiatives underscore its environmental mission. Families enjoy seasonal events, discount days, and loyalty memberships, while group offerings range from birthday parties and corporate events to overnight stays for scout groups. Youth and teen educational camps are also available. Located at 2912 Paradise Valley Road, the park serves as both an entertaining and meaningful wildlife destination in the North Georgia foothills.

Okefenokee Swamp Park is a wildlife and nature attraction located in Waycross, Georgia, serving as a gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp, one of the largest intact freshwater ecosystems in North America spanning roughly half a million acres across Georgia and Florida. The park offers 45-minute guided boat tours through stunning swamp habitats where visitors encounter American alligators, great blue herons, egrets, and a variety of other bird species in their natural surroundings. Additional experiences include train rides through the swamp landscape, live reptile encounters, and nature boardwalks. A companion site, Okefenokee Adventures in Folkston, offers guided expeditions, kayaking, canoe rentals, and wilderness camping for those seeking deeper immersion. The facilities prioritize environmental education and conservation, welcoming families, school groups, and nature enthusiasts of all experience levels.

Wild Adventures is a sprawling 170-acre theme park, waterpark, and animal park in Valdosta, Georgia, just five miles south of downtown. Founded in 1996, the park combines exhilarating rides, a waterpark headlined by the award-winning Paradise River lazy river, and a zoological collection featuring more than 200 animal species. Guests can encounter giraffes, tigers, lemurs, sloths, monkeys, llamas, and other exotic and domestic animals through up-close wildlife experiences and animal encounters spread throughout the grounds. The adjoining Safari Campground allows visitors to stay overnight surrounded by exotic wildlife, and a full entertainment calendar includes live concerts and year-round seasonal events. Wild Adventures offers one of the Southeast's most diverse family entertainment options, appealing to thrill-seekers, nature lovers, and families looking for an all-in-one destination in southern Georgia.

North Georgia Wildlife Park and Safari is an interactive wildlife attraction located in Cleveland, Georgia, offering visitors memorable animal encounters in a scenic mountain setting. The park features diverse species including otters, capybaras, sloths, Scottish Highlanders, honey badgers, African penguins, and kangaroos, with specialized experiences such as VIP tours, photography sessions, and Shadow a Zookeeper programs. Families enjoy birthday parties, overnight stays, yoga classes, and seasonal safari runs, while youth benefit from age-specific zoo camps and homeschool discount days. Conservation efforts focus on African penguin protection and kangaroo welfare programs. The park also offers pavilion rentals and corporate event hosting, along with a gift shop. Volunteer programs and community sponsorships reflect the park's commitment to wildlife education and local engagement throughout the north Georgia region.