Explore Chestatee Wildlife Preserve – North Georgia's Premier Zoo Experience
Northeast Georgia Mountains
Dahlonega
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve is located on 30 acres of gently rolling farmland, and is home to over 100 exotic and native animals. The preserve is an educational and non-profit organization licensed to exhibit exotic as well as domestic wildlife. A volunteer staff works with the animals, and visitors have the opportunity to observe and interact. More than 125 animals are showcased at the facility, including a number of rare and endangered international wildlife species. The preserve is home to rare white Siberian tigers, chimpanzees, African lions, servals, leopards, zebras, macaws, emus and more.
Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch while you watch the animals play. Open to the public seven days a week 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, and $5 for children 11 and under. Email info@chestateewildlife.com if you would like to contact us with questions or would like more information.




