About Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary

Interactive local wildlife preserve. Visitors of all ages can feed & take pictures with Georgia wildlife such as deer, buffalo & goats.

💬 What Parents Say

• 🕐Visit early in the day to feed the animals, especially rabbits in the bunny walk-through exhibit. Reviews note that animals get full quickly as the day progresses and become less interactive by afternoon.
• 💡Purchase a feeding cup ($6.50) for an interactive experience with bison, sheep, and barnyard animals. You keep the cup as a souvenir, making it a worthwhile investment that significantly enhances engagement.
• 💡Plan for 2+ hours to fully experience the sanctuary if interested in animals. The forest trail layout with natural habitat exhibits, unique viewing areas (rock overlook at wolf exhibit, crawl-through log at otter exhibit), and multiple animal interactions require adequate time.
• 🕐Arrive before 3:30 pm (last admission time) and note the sanctuary is closed Tuesdays. Morning or early afternoon visits on weekdays are ideal for seeing active animals and beating crowds.
• 💡This sanctuary is exceptionally well-suited for toddlers and young children, with interactive petting opportunities, a bunny walk-through, and a kid-friendly crawl-through log exhibit. Staff are known for sharing animal names and stories, adding educational value to the experience.

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