Where to 'Talk to the Animals' in Georgia
If your family is looking to explore their wild side, Georgia is filled with opportunities. From the city to the mountains to the coast, there are a number of places to talk to the animals!
Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta
Feed the giraffes, go behind the scenes with African elephants, and watch giant pandas in all their cuteness. Zoo Atlanta holds the nation’s largest collection of gorillas, the largest zoological collection of orangutans in the U.S., and many vanishing reptiles and amphibians.
Chehaw in Albany
Pet a python, take the Veldt ride, feed Bogart the Bactrian (two-hump) camel who loves people. Chehaw is a special animal sanctuary that obviously takes pleasure in learning about and growing with their animals. If you can stay longer, then camp or sleep in a cabin in the park for an even more enjoyable adventure. See more photos here.
North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park in Cleveland
Four hundred animals and Georgia’s largest petting zoo make the North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park a fun family daytrip to accompany your mountain adventures.
Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain
Kids will ADORE this drive-thru animal park. My son said, “I love this more than the zoo because the animals can roam around, but WE are in the cage.” You’ll follow a 3.5-mile paved road through the 220-acre Wild Animal Safari park. You can even purchase food to give the animals as you drive through. You’ll see buffalo, pigs, zebra, emu, deer, giraffe and more. Read more about this fun other and nearby attractions here.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah
At Oatland Island Wildlife Center, animals are exhibited in large natural habitats along a rustic trail through forest and marshlands. The “Wolf Wilderness” exhibit features gray wolves, armadillos, flying squirrels, screech owls and a selection of reptiles. Along the trail are cougars, bobcats, bison, alligators, red fox and birds of prey. Cows, sheep, goats and rabbits can be viewed in the “Georgia Farm” area.
Wild Adventures in Valdosta
With a zoo, theme park, and water park, Valdosta's Wild Adventures is three parks in one. Zoom around on roller coasters, hit the slides at Splash Island, and see exotic animals, such as lions, giraffes, elephants and more.