In Memory of Sariah

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North Georgia Wildlife Park is heartbroken to announce the passing of Sariah, our beloved Mountain Lion. We were blessed to care for Sariah the last 20 years and are so grateful for all the joy she brought into everyone’s lives. She was not only an amazing ambassador for her species, but her personality touched the hearts of everyone she met.
Sariah’s legacy will live on at the park and in everyone she has encountered here.
If you would like to read more about her life, how her legacy will live on, and the ways you can support us during this time, please visit our website, and consider donating to Sariah’s Memorial Fund to help us continue our conservation efforts for this wonderful species.
We sincerely thank everyone for your support during this time.

Yonah, the North Georgia Groundhog, to Make Groundhog Day Virtual Appearance!

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Yonah the Groundhog, from North Georgia Wildlife Park in Cleveland, Ga, will be making a virtual appearance on Groundhog Day, Tuesday, February 2 at 8:00am. Yonah has informed his keepers at the Wildlife Park that he is concerned about the health of his fans and prefers to appear online this year.
Join Yonah on Facebook to watch him come out of his burrow at 8:00am, looking for his shadow. You will have a front row seat as the world’s most famous meteorologist makes his annual predication about the duration of winter. An accurate weather report and “hanging out” with a groundhog – what could be better!
But there’s more! Yonah will be joined by Mufasa the Hedgehog! Though not as well-known as Groundhog Day, National Hedgehog Day also takes place on February 2. Mufasa is an African Pygmy Hedgehog, and the spiky little fellow is adorable!
This family-friendly event is brought to you by North Georgia Wildlife Park in Cleveland, GA. For more info about this and other park events, please visit www.myfavoritezoo.com.
North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Parks offers specialty tours and animal encounters/ experiences throughout the year by reservation. General Admittance is seasonal and offered on select days. Please visit our website for more information.  www.myfavoritezoo.com.
To learn more about our Zoo To You program visit: www.WildlifeWonders.org.
   For more information or pictures email [email protected]

Penguin News From North Georgia Safari Park

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Wednesday, January 20 is World Penguin Day. In honor of this, North Georgia Safari Park has an announcement to make. Actually, they have several announcements to make!
You may have heard by now that North Georgia Safari Park has become home to four adorable African Black-Footed penguins – Mabel, Beans, Oyster, and Mark. This species is found in the waters off of the South African coast, where they nest on sandy or rocky islands and beaches. Penguins do not fly, but they are excellent swimmers. And they are oh so cute! Sadly though, they are classified as an endangered species, mostly due to commercial fishing in their feeding waters.
Hope Bennett, Park owner/director says, “We are so excited to be a part of this important conservation effort. Our goal, as always, is to Care for these animals, Connect and educate people about them, so that Conservation efforts around the world may be strengthened.
The penguins have gotten all moved in now, and they are ready for you to meet them!”
There are several events planned for people to be introduced to Mabel, Bean, Oyster, and Mark. First, on Wednesday, January 20 at 7:00 pm, sign on to the new Safari Drive-Thru Park Facebook page and watch the Livestream as zookeepers feed our penguins. Viewing is free. Gather your kids around your screen, because they will love it.
Second, “Penguin Encounters” are beginning! The first two encounters will be Saturday, January 23 at 11:00 and Saturday, January 30 at 11:00. Participants will be able to view the penguins live, up close and personal! These “Early Bird Penguin Access” encounters are $150/person + Safari Park admission. Make your reservations on our website.
Third, on Tuesday, January 26, again on Tuesday, February 2, and again on Tuesday, February 9, the park will be live streaming Mabel, Beans, Oyster, and Mark as they enjoy their evening meal of fish, fish, and then more fish. All three of these feeding sessions will take place at 7:00 pm on Zoom. The cost is $10.
Information about all Penguin Project activities may be found at the park website, www.myfavoritezoo.com. North Georgia Safari Park and her sister park, North Georgia Wildlife Park are located right across the road from each other at 2912 Paradise Valley Road in Cleveland, GA.

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