Southern Forest World, Waycross

About Southern Forest World

Southern Forest World is a tree museum and learning center in Waycross, Georgia, dedicated to the history and uses of forestry in Southeast Georgia. Visitors explore exhibits about how forest materials are used and gain a new perspective on trees through interactive displays. The museum features an indoor tree with a spiral staircase that visitors can climb, an outdoor playground, and a gift shop selling t-shirts, coloring books, and wood-carved bowls and animals. A major draw is Stuckie, a mummified dog trapped inside a tree, featured on Ripley's Believe It or Not. The museum welcomes school field trips, homeschool groups, church groups, toddler groups, and social clubs. Tours can be scheduled by phone, and private parties are available outside standard business hours. The attraction suits families, educators, and curious visitors of all ages who want to understand the natural and economic significance of forests.