Paradise Valley Farm houses over 30 breeds of livestock, including the rare miniature zebu cow. The Camel Encounter trailer ride visits camels, water buffalo and yaks. A Wildlife Walk provides a tour of exotic animals, from alligators to zebras. What once was strictly a “visit you” zoo, now has opened its doors to visitors on 30 acres in the Appalachian foothills. Home of Wildlife Wonders and Paradise Valley Farm, North Georgia Zoo in Cleveland hosts over 80 different species of exotic animals, some of whom have even been featured on TV shows like Rachael Ray, Vampire Diaries and Dirty Jobs. What you need to know: Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors 91, A Wild Wonder ![]() Wolf Wilderness, allows visitors to have a “nose-to-nose” experience with a pack of wild gray wolves, separated by glass, of course! Guests also can have a “hands-on” experience at the Georgia Farm, where they can interact with animals such as goats, pigs and donkeys. Beyond a zoo, Oatland is an educationalcenter that showcases Georgia’s local animals in their own habitats along approximately two miles of trails. The Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah is a wildlife experience occupying over 100Īcres of maritime forest and exhibiting more than 50 species of animals. What you need to know: A two-day pass is $45.99 for adults and $40.99 for children and seniors and covers admission to both parks Coastal Creatures Tigers of India highlight the agility of the big cats and the Creature Feature exotic animal show features live Lorikeet Landing aviary houses colorful lorikeets and parakeets as well as tortoises, large ground birds and Koi fish. See Bengal tigers, giraffes and elephants up close via the Safari Train, the best way to view the park’s animal population, which winds through the park as the conductor informs guests about the animals they are viewing. Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta is really two parks in one-a theme park and a ![]() Children and seniors are $14.95 see Web site for seasonal hours 80, A Most Excellent Adventure What you need to know: Tickets for adults are $17.95. In addition, the park’s Walk-About zoo environment is home to primates, alligators Unlike other animal parks, visitors can feed many of the animals-animals will walk right up to cars in search of a snack. Paved road that brings you face-to-face with 500-600 free-roaming animals. Visitors can drive in their own car, or ride in one of the Safari’s Zebra Vans, on a 3.5-mile Safari boasts nearly twice as many animals as the Atlanta Zoo, including ligers (half tiger/half Just a short drive away from Atlanta is a place where you can see, touch and feed hundreds ofĮxotic animals-Pine Mountain’s Wild Animal Safari. What you need to know: A park and zoo pass is $8.25 for adults, $7.25 for seniors and $5.25įor children 22, A Walk on the Wild Side Other exhibits include the reptile house, home to an impressively large Burmese python, and the alligator outpost where more than two dozen American alligators reside. ![]() Guests can stroll along the scenic boardwalks, through the cypress swamps and see many of the animals in their natural habits, and kids will love the Children’s Farm, which features miniature horses, alpacas and pigs. Located deep in Chehaw, the Wild Animal Park features native and exotic animals, many of which are considered endangered species, including the red wolf, black rhinoceros and giant antelopes known as bongos. One of Georgia’s best kept secrets, Chehaw in Albany, boasts more than 700 acres available for recreation, education and conservation. Whether you are looking for a day trip or a weekend excursion, here are some great options to consider. You and your family can get up close and personal with all kinds of animals, from wolves to wallabees. Looking to take a walk on the wild side? Then look no further than Georgia’s wild animal parks and preserves. Outside Atlanta The Wild Side: Georgia's Wild Animal Adventures
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