Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

About Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah is a wildlife facility where visitors walk self-guided exhibits and trails to observe animals in naturalistic settings. The center features the Georgia Barnyard with Nigerian Dwarf Goats, alligator exhibits tied to Georgia's native wildlife, and the Tony Cope Education and Visitors Center. Programs include Toddler Tuesday sessions, Citizen Science Saturday activities focused on topics like alligators, Halloween Hike events, and the Harvest Festival with cane grinding demonstrations. The center operates daily with extended grounds featuring restrooms, water fountains, a refillable water bottle station, and a gift shop. Group tours are available by booking. Visitors spend the day outdoors walking trails and observing exhibits, so the center advises bringing sunscreen, water, bug spray, good walking shoes and a hat. Located on Sandtown Road in Savannah, the facility welcomes families and wildlife enthusiasts of all ages for hands-on learning about animals and nature.