EVENT CALENDER:
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New Encounters starting Spring Break!!!!
Click here for more info.
May:
Memorial Day Weekend: May 24th-27th from 10-6p!
To honor our troops and their families, all active and retired military personnel will receive one FREE petting zoo admission or half off a wildlife walk. (with valid ID) during Memorial Day Weekend .
SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
We will now be open 10a-6p Thursday - Sunday!
( Starting June 6th)
Mom's Morning out: May 14th & September 10th more info
Behind the Scenes Tours: An experience of a lifetime! Get up close & personal with animals not normally seen!More info
July/August:
4th of July Celebration: 11-4p July 4th
WILD AMERICA TOURS! Join us for learning all about the animals that call America Home. Visit with animals from alligators, owls, opposum, deer, cougar, wolves and more! Special Activities and Meet and Greets just for the kids! Face painting, Craft stations, snacks and more available to help Celebrate our freedom!
ZOO CAMP! Last week of July... more info.
Join us for lots of animal fun and activities just for the kids. Parents: Bring your kids & Take a break! Drop them off and soon your kids will be naming Zoo camp as their favorite part of summer!
WILD AMERICA TOURS! Join us for learning all about the animals that call America Home. Visit with animals from alligators, owls, opposum, deer, cougar, wolves and more! Special Activities and Meet and Greets just for the kids! Face painting, Craft stations, snacks and more available to help Celebrate our freedom!
ZOO CAMP! Last week of July... more info.
Join us for lots of animal fun and activities just for the kids. Parents: Bring your kids & Take a break! Drop them off and soon your kids will be naming Zoo camp as their favorite part of summer!
September"
SUNSET TOUR: July 13th from 7-9p & August 10th from 6:45-8:45p
See the zoo from a different perspective. Get a unique up close and personal guided tour. Meet & Greet with some of the zoo's baby exotic animals! Refreshments served while watching the sun set and get up close with even more animals. Don't forget your camera. Picture time provided with the baby animals! Space is limited!
More info
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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER:
Scarecrow Trail & Pumpkin Fest:
September 21st- October 31st
Scarecrow Trail
September 21st-October 31st
Scarecrow Trail & Pumpkin Fest
THE WHOLE MONTH OF OCTOBER!
Featuring:
•Themed Scarecrows
• Hayrides
•Wool Jump
•Pumpkin Patch
*Sunset Tours
*Meet and Greet with a variety of animals
•Boo at the Zoo: Halloween Weekend!
Visiting the Scarecrow Trail & Pumpkin Fest is included in Zoo admission.
Special Fall events may require additional fees.
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Calling all Scarecrows!!!!
Now is the time to plan your scarecrow; Reserve your scarecrow spot! Scarecrows make great advertising for businesses or non-profits, and a fun project for church, school groups or individuals. Make your scarecrow with a theme in mind! We’re looking for crows’ representing everything from vets, doctors, storybook characters, Bible characters, race car, football, baseball from real life to fairytale! Scarecrows will be on display throughout the zoo during September and October as part of our Fall Festival.
Download our guidelines and tips and registration form for building your scarecrow and start planning!
PUMPKIN FEST:
September 21st-October 31st
Join us for the month of October for all kinds of fun filled activities.This is a great time to bring your group out and experience a variety of activities from: hayrides, wool jump, scavenger hunt, hay maze and more.We recommend you reserve a group tour time so we can best accommodate your group and give you the best experience. Groups will enjoy guided wildlife walks, feeding and petting over 100 rare and unique farm animals, farm demonstrations, hay maze, pumpkin patch and more. Activities are customized to the age of the participants and size of group. Call our office today to go over all the different options you have for your group and reserve your tour today.
BOO AT THE ZOO
September 21st -October 31st
*Come dressed up and receive a FREE FEED CUP!*
*Scavenger Hunt! Lots of Goodies & Prizes given away!*
*Hold a Tarantula! *Dig for Treasures
Check out our adorable "Dressed" up animals!
Learn about the creepy and crawlies!
The perfect Halloween Alternative Event for those wanting to bring their kids to a fun and safe place to trick or treat and just have loads of fun!
No witches, ghost or goblins here! But you may find a pig with wings, a goat dressed like a cowboy and a unicorn! ...More info & Flyer
September 21st -October 31st
*Come dressed up and receive a FREE FEED CUP!*
*Scavenger Hunt! Lots of Goodies & Prizes given away!*
*Hold a Tarantula! *Dig for Treasures
Check out our adorable "Dressed" up animals!
Learn about the creepy and crawlies!
The perfect Halloween Alternative Event for those wanting to bring their kids to a fun and safe place to trick or treat and just have loads of fun!
No witches, ghost or goblins here! But you may find a pig with wings, a goat dressed like a cowboy and a unicorn! ...More info & Flyer
NOVEMBER:
PUMPKIN SMASHIN FUN!
1st and 2nd weekend in November!
So what to do with all the left over pumpkins? Feed them to the animals of course! they are nutritious and great enrichment! Join us as we toss them to the water buffalo, cougar bowl with hers and much more! Help us throw, smash and create enrichment from pumpkins!
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SANTA COMING TO THE ZOO
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Live Nativity
and Holiday Celebration
at NORTH GEORGIA ZOO
November 22nd thru 24th
10 am- 8pm
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Starry Night Guided Zoo tours – 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 (reservations required.)
FREE Nativity with Live animals
marshmallow Roast, hay Rides, Caroling and more!
Click here for detailed information including costs, reservations etc.
and Holiday Celebration
at NORTH GEORGIA ZOO
November 22nd thru 24th
10 am- 8pm
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Starry Night Guided Zoo tours – 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 (reservations required.)
FREE Nativity with Live animals
marshmallow Roast, hay Rides, Caroling and more!
Click here for detailed information including costs, reservations etc.
Wildlife Wonders Dinner Show: Is currently being reschedule
Dates: TBA
Winter camp: Email if you are interested in camp.
January
Appreciation Dinner
for staff/volunteers and supporters
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AND OPEN TO ALL!
GIRAFFE FUNDRAISER
AND “GET TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL ZOO"
NEW 2013: RECYCLE YOUR UN NEEDED CHRISTMAS GIFT GIRAFFE FUNDRAISER!
BRING YOUR UN NEEDED CHRISTMAS GIFT and JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FUN BIDDING!
Meet and Greet with a few of the zoo animals and Staff!
When: January TBA
Appreciation Dinner: 5:30
GIRAFFE FUNDRAISER :7:00-9:30
COST:
GIRAFFE FUNDRAISER is FREE TO ATTEND JOIN US AND Help the zoo raise money for the future Giraffe exhibit!
Dinner costs: Volunteers and Staff: FREE Members: $5 donation All Others: $10 donation
*TO RESERVE YOUR DINNER SPOT PLEASE EMAIL Info@wildlifewonders.org so we can plan accordingly.
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Where: 240 Honeybrook Lane Cleveland GA 30528
(you can Google or MapQuest this address)
GIRAFFE FUNDRAISING AUCTION!
RECYCLE YOUR UN NEEDED CHRISTMAS GIFT AND OTHER NEW and unused ITEMS INTO A
FUTURE GIRAFFE EXHIBIT!
Wondering what to do with all those in needed Christmas gifts?
Want to help support the zoo?
Bring your unused Christmas gifts or other items for our GIRAFFE FUNDRAISER AUCTION!
BRING MONEY WITH YOU AND JOIN THE BIDDING!
PURCHASE ITEMS TO RE GIFT OR FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY!
REMEMBER ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE GIRAFFE FUND!
HAPPY BIDDING!
Snacks and refreshments will be available along with a meet and great with a couple of zoo animals!
(note: this event is NOT being held at the zoo. A special thanks to James and Melissa Gills for hosting this event at their farm. To learn more about their catering services visit www.honeybrook.cc)
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February:
Porcupine Quill Jewelry Making Class
When: TBA Where: TBA
Cost: $10 Includes all jewelry making supplies! RSVP required
Come learn how to make quill jewelry using African Crested Porcupine quills. This event is open to everyone. It is your chance to try your hand at jewelry Making and meet some very unique animals in the process.
TO RSVP ONLINE and/or to view some of the Quill jewelry that artist Jennifer Bennett will be showing you how you to can create click here (this will take you to the gift shop and reservation link)
When: TBA Where: TBA
Cost: $10 Includes all jewelry making supplies! RSVP required
Come learn how to make quill jewelry using African Crested Porcupine quills. This event is open to everyone. It is your chance to try your hand at jewelry Making and meet some very unique animals in the process.
TO RSVP ONLINE and/or to view some of the Quill jewelry that artist Jennifer Bennett will be showing you how you to can create click here (this will take you to the gift shop and reservation link)
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Safari Adventure Dinner Show
When: FEB TBA
INFO COMING SOON!
March/April:
Sneak Preview of "Bouncing Babies!
SNEAK PREVIEW OF " Bouncing Babies"!
March 2nd and 3rd from 10-5p.
February & March are birthing months here at Paradise Valley Farm and North Georgia Zoo.
Join us in March to get a first hand glimpse at life on a farm with lots of babies and maybe even see babies being born!
Come join us for lots of bottle feeding and baby animals! Click here for more info
March 2nd and 3rd from 10-5p.
February & March are birthing months here at Paradise Valley Farm and North Georgia Zoo.
Join us in March to get a first hand glimpse at life on a farm with lots of babies and maybe even see babies being born!
Come join us for lots of bottle feeding and baby animals! Click here for more info
Sneak Preview Days:
March 9th, 16th and 23rd from 10-6p
Come see what we are getting ready for here at the zoo!
March 9th, 16th and 23rd from 10-6p
Come see what we are getting ready for here at the zoo!
Easter Celebration "He is Risen"
March 30th & 31st from 10-6p
Rabbit Palooza. Come visit our giant rabbit display and petting area! Meet a variety of rabbit breeds including the largest breed of rabbit in the world, Get your picture taken with a baby bunny!
Eggstravaganza: Come and search for Easter eggs! Learn more about all the different types of eggs their are and see a real live green giant egg!
Click here for details on time, dates activities & more info.
Eggstravaganza: Come and search for Easter eggs! Learn more about all the different types of eggs their are and see a real live green giant egg!
Click here for details on time, dates activities & more info.
Spring Break Fun!
Come join us during Spring break! See whats new for spring!
OPEN SPRING BREAK WEEK:
April 3rd-5th & 10th -12th from 10a-4p
April 6th, 7th, 13th &14th from 10-6p
Come join us during Spring break! See whats new for spring!
OPEN SPRING BREAK WEEK:
April 3rd-5th & 10th -12th from 10a-4p
April 6th, 7th, 13th &14th from 10-6p
Wool Fest! Shearing Days at the farm!
Date: May 6th & 7th from 10-5p
Sheep and Alpaca Shearing: $5
Join us for a farm experience where you can learn and watch the shearing of the sheep and alpacas.
Take home free samples of wool! Learn more about spinning, felting and processing.
Fiber will also be for sale!
Join us for a farm experience where you can learn and watch the shearing of the sheep and alpacas.
Take home free samples of wool! Learn more about spinning, felting and processing.
Fiber will also be for sale!
MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND
MOMS always get in free with paid child's admission on Mother's day!
May 11th & 12th from 10-6p
Saturday and Sunday Special "Zoo Mom" tours!
Take a tour and learn all about being a mom in the animal kingdom. How mom's take care of their young. Learn what it is like to be a surrogate mom to animals at the zoo and meet some of those special animal "moms". Talk with mom's who help at the zoo and share fun stories of being a mom to both the human and animal kind!
Is it really that different after all??
MOMS always get in free with paid child's admission on Mother's day!
May 11th & 12th from 10-6p
Saturday and Sunday Special "Zoo Mom" tours!
Take a tour and learn all about being a mom in the animal kingdom. How mom's take care of their young. Learn what it is like to be a surrogate mom to animals at the zoo and meet some of those special animal "moms". Talk with mom's who help at the zoo and share fun stories of being a mom to both the human and animal kind!
Is it really that different after all??
