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In Memory of Sariah

Community, Fast & Furriest February 14, 2021 , by
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!

Community, Fast & Furriest January 31, 2021 , by
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

Community January 17, 2021 , by
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.

Penguins at North Georgia Wildlife Park

Community December 20, 2020 , by
PRESS RELEASE – Penguins at North Georgia Wildlife Park!
North Georgia Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the arrival of four new penguins to the park! Mark, Beans, Mabel and Oyster are Black-footed Penguins from South Africa. Like all penguins, they do not fly, but they are adorable when they waddle from one place to another.
The Park is seeking both individual and business sponsors for the Penguin Exhibit. There are two levels of sponsorship.
Level 1 Sponsorships cost $500 and entitle the sponsor to Safari Park admission and Behind the Scenes Experience for two with the penguins. Also, the sponsors’ name(s) will be featured at the Penguin Exhibit.
Level 2 Sponsorships cost $1,000 and entitle the sponsor to Safari Park admission and Behind the Scenes Experience for two with the penguins. In addition, sponsors will enjoy a Penguin Meet and Greet, where they will be allowed inside the penguin enclosure to interact with and feed the penguins. Also, the sponsors’ name(s) will be featured at the Penguin Exhibit.
Each of the penguin sponsor experiences will last approximately two hours.
The monies received through sponsorships will be used for the completion of the new Penguin Habitat, the feeding and care of the birds, and ongoing penguin conservation efforts carried out by the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (www.dict.org.za).
You may become a sponsor by visiting www.myfavoritezoo.com and following the penguin sponsor link. North Georgia Wildlife Park and North Georgia Safari Park are located at 2912 Paradise Valley Road in Cleveland, GA.

We’re happy to introduce Mabel, Bean, Oyster, and Mark!

New Babies At North Georgia Wildlife Park

Arts & Entertainment, Community, Fast & Furriest December 13, 2020 , by
There is so much to see and do at North Georgia Wildlife Park!
North Georgia Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the birth of two lowland Pacas! What is a paca, you may ask? Pacas are adorable rodents, native to South America, and they are undeniably cute. They grow to 15-25lbs. as adults and are covered in brown fur with white spots. These spots give them camouflage which help them hide from predators. They have large eyes which allow them to navigate their surroundings at night and find all their favorite foods. Pacas are mainly frugivores, (meaning they eat mostly fruit). Their favorites include bananas and mangos. Pacas’ main predators include humans, jaguars, cougars and bush dogs, and they will use their impressive swimming skills to help them escape. North Georgia Wildlife Park has six adult pacas who call the park home.
The Park is also excited to announce the birth of a baby Reeves Muntjac Deer. Muntjac deer are a small species of deer native to Asia. Though small in size they have a big personality and are also called Barking Deer because they make a sound like a barking dog! Full grown they are only about 30 lbs. and stand less than two feet tall. The new baby boy is covered in spots now, but as he grows, he will lose those spots but gain both tusks and antlers. These small deer spend most of their time foraging for food, but when threatened they can run up to 40 miles/hour! North Georgia Wildlife Park is home to 10 adult Muntjac deer.

Pavilion Rentals & New Exhibits coming to Safari Drive Thru

Fast & Furriest, Just For Fun August 30, 2020 , by

New-Pavilion Rental!

Looking to gather with your family but still needing to social distance? NGWP offers a great option! The pavilion is great for large gatherings, it is 30 by 60 ft which allows groups to gather while still being able to keep at distance. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of NGWP while you get some much needed fellowship.

Our Pavilion can be rented for $250 for up to 2 hours, $50 for each additional hour. Included with the rental fee is Safari Drive Thru passes for up to 20 people. For more info call 706-348-7279

 

NEW EXPERIENCES COMING TO THE NORTH GEORGIA SAFARI DRIVE THRU

When COVID-19 began to take hold in Georgia, like many businesses, the North Georgia Wildlife Park was forced to become creative. That’s when the Safari Drive Thru was born! This is an experience that allows families to enjoy dozens of animals while practicing social distancing from the safety of their own automobile.

The Drive Thru was an immediate success, and literally thousands of people have experienced it since it began.

Hope Bennett, (co-owner/co-director of the Park), however, is not one to rest on her past success. Hope explains, “It’s time for us to take the Safari Drive Thru to the next level. So, this fall we will be adding new animals, new interactive exhibits, and special drive thru experiences for Halloween and Christmas! Stay tuned because the best is yet to come!”

 

The North Georgia Wildlife Park is located at 2912 Paradise Valley Road in Cleveland, GA. You can learn more about the park and all it offers at its website, www.ngwpark.com.

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