Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife Center featuring species native to Georgia. Oatland Island Wildlife Center is open 362 days a year.
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The mission of the Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah is to provide our guests with memorable experiences to help them make stronger connections to the natural world. We achieve this mission by providing a quality learning experience with a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, following the highest standards in animal care, modeling good conservation-minded behaviors and practices, maintaini

ng a safe, fun and engaging environment for our guests. We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission Rates

Adult (18+) $5.00

Child (4-17) $3.00

Child (3 and under) FREE

Senior Citizen (65+) $3.00

Military Rate $3.00

❄️ Toddler Tuesday is canceled today due to weather.🎟️ But good news! Registration for Polar Express at Oatland Island i...
12/02/2025

❄️ Toddler Tuesday is canceled today due to weather.

🎟️ But good news! Registration for Polar Express at Oatland Island is officially OPEN! Space is limited, so make sure to grab your spot before it fills up.

👉 Click the link for more info and to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/hfysmxa5

Mud kitchens are a timeless classic and thanks to the Friends of Oatland Island, ours continues to grow! 🥰This Giving Tu...
12/01/2025

Mud kitchens are a timeless classic and thanks to the Friends of Oatland Island, ours continues to grow! 🥰

This Giving Tuesday (through tomorrow, December 2), we’re grateful for their support and invite you to join them in enhancing the children’s play area and mud kitchen at Oatland Island Wildlife Center.

No gift is too small! Donations of $150+ receive a Thank You Recipe Card, Oatland Island tote bag, and carved wooden spoon.

Help us cook up some wild fun!
Donate >> https://bit.ly/3XIK74a

🎄🐺 Happy Howl-idays at Oatland Island! 🐺🎄Mark those calendars for December 13th when our wolves are getting into the hol...
12/01/2025

🎄🐺 Happy Howl-idays at Oatland Island! 🐺🎄

Mark those calendars for December 13th when our wolves are getting into the holiday spirit!

✨ 11:00 AM: Watch our wolf pack enjoy special holiday enrichment treats
✨ 11:30 AM–2:00 PM: Stop by our info & craft table to learn all about animal enrichment and make a festive craft of your own

It’s a day full of learning, creating, and watching our wolves celebrate the season in their own wild way. ❄️

Cards preferred, cash accepted.

☀️ Good morning!Stop by and meet our rat snakes, Pierce and Arrow! They’re waiting to greet you in the main lobby. 🐍Gate...
11/30/2025

☀️ Good morning!

Stop by and meet our rat snakes, Pierce and Arrow! They’re waiting to greet you in the main lobby. 🐍

Gates open at 10. See you soon!

Card preferred, cash accepted.

🎃🐾 Pumpkin fun!A huge thank you to everyone who donated their pumpkins this year. Your generosity gave our animals tons ...
11/29/2025

🎃🐾 Pumpkin fun!
A huge thank you to everyone who donated their pumpkins this year. Your generosity gave our animals tons of extra enrichment and they absolutely loved it!
We are no longer accepting pumpkin donations, but we appreciate every single one that came our way. 💛

🦃✨ We hope your Thanksgiving was full of good food, good company and maybe even a nap or two!If you’re ready for some fr...
11/28/2025

🦃✨ We hope your Thanksgiving was full of good food, good company and maybe even a nap or two!

If you’re ready for some fresh air and a little post-feast adventure, Oatland Island is open today from 10–4. Bring the family, stretch your legs and come say hello to our wild neighbors. 🍂🐾

Card preferred, cash accepted.

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Oatland Island!Buckshot, our resident turkey, would like to remind everyone that Oatland Islan...
11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Oatland Island!

Buckshot, our resident turkey, would like to remind everyone that Oatland Island is closed today so the animals (and staff!) can enjoy a little holiday downtime.

We’ll be back open tomorrow from 10–4 for your post-feast strolls.

Have a wonderful holiday! 🍁🧡

Cards preferred, cash accepted.

🦃 From the Oatland Island family to yours…Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁Our staff enjoyed a special Thanksgiving lunch with our P...
11/26/2025

🦃 From the Oatland Island family to yours…Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

Our staff enjoyed a special Thanksgiving lunch with our Pre-K class and we’re grateful for moments like these that make Oatland such a special place.

A reminder: Oatland Island will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but we’ll reopen Friday from 10–4.

Wishing everyone a safe, cozy and joyful holiday! 🧡

🌿 Good news! Oatland Island is OPEN today at 10am!If you’ve got family in town for Thanksgiving, bring them out to exper...
11/26/2025

🌿 Good news! Oatland Island is OPEN today at 10am!

If you’ve got family in town for Thanksgiving, bring them out to experience the wild side of Savannah 🦌🦉🌾

Just a reminder:
🦃 We will be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving
🔁 Reopening Friday 10-4

💳 Card preferred, cash accepted

🌿 Apply Now for Oatland Island’s Spring Animal Care Internships! 🐾Want hands-on experience in wildlife care? Oatland off...
11/25/2025

🌿 Apply Now for Oatland Island’s Spring Animal Care Internships! 🐾

Want hands-on experience in wildlife care? Oatland offers interns a unique chance to learn animal husbandry, diet prep, enrichment, rehab support, and more.

Applicants must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license, a HS diploma/GED, and be enrolled in or completion of associate or bachelor’s program in an animal science or related field.

Click here for more information or to apply: https://oatland.sccpss.com/participate/animal-care-internships

📅 Apply by December 31!

🦃 Thanksgiving week is here, so let’s talk TURKEY!Check out these fun facts about our feathered friends and impress ever...
11/24/2025

🦃 Thanksgiving week is here, so let’s talk TURKEY!
Check out these fun facts about our feathered friends and impress everyone at the dinner table this year!

A reminder: Oatland Island will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, but we’re open the rest of the week from 10–4. Come walk off that pumpkin pie and say hello to our very own turkey, Buckshot! 🍂🦃

Cards preferred, cash accepted

☀️ Sunday morning stroll at Oatland Island! The views never disappoint. Peaceful trails, beautiful wildlife, and the per...
11/23/2025

☀️ Sunday morning stroll at Oatland Island! The views never disappoint. Peaceful trails, beautiful wildlife, and the perfect dose of fresh air. 🌿✨

Come join us today from 10–4 and soak in the scenery!

💳 Card preferred, cash accepted

Address

711 Sandtown Road
Savannah, GA
31410

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19123951212

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The mission of the Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah is to provide our guests with memorable experiences to help them make stronger connections to the natural world. We achieve this mission by providing a quality learning experience with a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, following the highest standards in animal care, modeling good conservation-minded behaviors and practices, maintaining a safe, fun and engaging environment for our guests. Oatland Island Wildlife Center is open 362 days a year. We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission Rates Adult (18+) $5.00 Child (4-17) $3.00 Child (3 and under) FREE Senior Citizen (65+) $3.00 Military Rate $3.00