Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah is a natural wildlife refuge for cougars, bobcats, wolves, alligators and more! Visitors access trails through marshes and forests to view animals in their natural habitats.

Parking at the Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah
The park is accessible by private vehicle only with free parking on-site.

Best and worst time to go to Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah
It is best to avoid the heat of the day, and plan to arrive at 10:00 a.m. when the park opens. The park closes at 5:00 p.m.

Admission to Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah
Admission is assessed at $5.00 for adults, and $3.00 for children aged 4-17. There are military and senior citizen discounts for $3.00 admission as well.

Must see/do at Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah
The Wolf Wilderness area is a showcase exhibit that combines an indoor viewing exhibit to observe the Gray Wolves.

Other places to visit near Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah
Historic downtown Savannah is a quick 10 minute drive, and the Tybee Island beaches are within a 10-15 minute drive.

Insider tip for visitors to Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah
If you have small children, you may want to take advantage of Toddler Tuesday. The center offers special programs for young guests that begin at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. every Tuesday, that even involve animal encounters.

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