Zoos

Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary

Name: Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary
Address: 4525 US-78, Lilburn, GA 30047, Lilburn, GA, US
Telephone: (678) 395-3453
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (3108 reviews)

📍 4525 US-78, Lilburn, GA 30047

📞 (678) 395-3453

🌐 www.yellowriverwildlifesanctuary.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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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. Features albino wallabies, a rare and unusual animal exhibit not commonly found in regional wildlife sanctuaries. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,108 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Location: Central Gwinnett, Georgia, near Stone Mountain Park
Highlights: Original bison herd, albino wallabies, wolves, lemurs, alpacas, petting zoo
Hours: Wednesday-Monday 10am-5pm (closed Tuesdays)
Interactive Experiences: Petting Zoo, Sloth Encounter, Wild Encounters tours

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features albino wallabies, a rare and unusual animal exhibit not commonly found in regional wildlife sanctuaries
⭐Visitors can feed bison directly, an interactive experience that is uncommon at most zoo facilities
⭐Offers a walk-through bunny exhibit where visitors can interact with rabbits in an immersive setting
⭐Maintains a specialized sloth encounter program as part of its interactive exhibit offerings
⭐Achieves consistently high engagement with 3,108 reviews and a 4.7 rating, with animal feeding experiences mentioned 363 times in visitor feedback—indicating strong visitor satisfaction with interactive programming

💬 What Visitors 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.