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Oatland Island Wildlife Center: Savannah's Premier Rescue & Rehabilitation Hub

Oatland Island Wildlife Center: Savannah s Premier Rescue & Rehabilitation Hub Oatland Island Wildlife Center: Savannah s Premier Rescue & Rehabilitation Hub Oatland Island Wildlife Center Coastal Georgia Savannah

The Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah is home to more than 150 animals from 50 different species.  The animals are exhibited in large natural habitats along a rustic trail through forest and marsh lands. The "Wolf Wilderness" exhibit features gray wolves, armadillos, flying squirrels, screech owls and a selection of reptiles. Along the trail are cougars, bobcats, bison, alligators, red fox and birds of prey. Cows, sheep, goats and rabbits can be viewed in the "Georgia Farm" area. The center is a unit of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education and is open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The center is located 5 miles east of Historic Downtown Savannah on President Street (Islands Expressway).


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