Due to the enormous popularity of the North Georgia Wildlife Park “Social Distancing Drive Thru Zoo”, the Wildlife Park will continue to offer this unique animal encounter, along with a few upgrades to the experience. First, the experience will now be named “North Georgia Safari Drive Thru”. As you drive through the park, it will have the look and “feel” of an African safari. New animals have been added to the route, which includes zebras, ostrich, water buffalo, hornbills, camels, emus and warthogs. Take your time driving through the safari and snap all the photos you like!
 
Cost for the Safari Drive Thru is only $5/person. You can add on a “Camel Experience” for an additional $10/person. This allows you to stop midway through the drive thru and feed and pet our camels! For an additional cost of $40/car with up to 4 passengers (plus $10/person for each additional passenger), you can add on a “Small Animal Experience”, where an animal educator will bring three small animals (such as a chinchilla, hedgehog or snake) right to your car so that you can view them up close. Also, add on a “Sloth Meet & Greet” for $200/car with up to two passengers (plus $100/person for each additional passenger), and Hope Bennett, co-owner and director of North Georgia Wildlife Park will personally introduce you to Noelle, our youngest sloth. You will quickly fall in love with this wonderful animal and learn all about sloths.
 
You can reserve your North Georgia Safari Drive Thru experience at https://www.northgeorgiazoo.com/safari-drive-thru.html , or you can pay in person at the entrance of the drive thru (cash only). North Georgia Safari Drive Thru is a part of North Georgia Wildlife Park & Zoo. It is located at 2912 Paradise Valley Road Cleveland, GA.

It’s almost summer children’s camp time, and North Georgia Wildlife Park and Zoo is here to help! The zoo will be offering four summer camps during the month of June.
• Monday-Thursday, June 1-4
• Monday-Thursday, June 8-11
• Monday-Thursday, June 15-18
• Monday-Thursday, June 22-25

There are two half-day options, that cost $50/day: • 9:00am-12:00pm, • 1:00pm-4:00pm
Or kids can attend for the full day, which costs $100/day. • 9:00am-4:00pm

Zoo Camp is a STEAM-oriented experience (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) that features:
• Hands-on activities with animals
• Science learning activities
• Hands-on engineering/building experiences
• Art projects
• Active play

Themes for camp will include:
• Animals Around the World--each day will feature a different continent and the animals
who live there; art activities will be connected to the day’s continent
• Animal Adaptations
• Zoo Escape Room Activities
• Endangered Animals

Children rising 1st through 6th grade are invited to Zoo Camp. Reservations can be made on the website at https://www.northgeorgiazoo.com/zoo-day-camp.html Day camps are limited to 10 children, so make your reservations as soon as possible.

COVID-19 safety guidelines will be strictly adhered to during Zoo Camp, including:
• Social distancing
• Limited group size
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting practices
• Temperature checks will be administered to each child before he/she is admitted
 
• Please do not bring children who are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive with COVID-19 in the last two weeks.

North Georgia Wildlife Park and Zoo is now open to the public! All tours, animal experiences, and activities are now available. Plus, there are new features and new animals on display! Reservations are recommended but are not required for tours. All animal experiences will still require prior reservations.

Even though COVID-19 restrictions have loosened, the zoo will continue to abide by government-recommended safety guidelines, including:
• Limited group size for tours and animal experiences
• Social distancing
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting practices
• Guests may bring and wear masks if they desire
• People who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 will not be admitted

The zoo will also continue to offer experiences that are designed especially for social distancing, such as:
• Drive Thru Zoo (You never leave your auto)
• Virtual Zookeeper Chats (Online)
• Virtual Animal Birthday Parties (Online)
• Virtual Educational Programs (Online)

North Georgia Wildlife Park and Zoo is located at 2912 Paradise Valley Road in Cleveland, GA. To make reservations, or if you have questions, please call 706-348-7279, or visit the website at www.northgeorgiazoo.com.

When we began offering our “Social Distancing Drive Thru Zoo” experience at North Georgia Wildlife Park & Zoo, we really did not know how people would respond. We have been overwhelmed buy your response!
Literally thousands of families have driven through our zoo over the past two weeks, and we have received so many generous contributions to help us with the ongoing costs of operating the zoo and feeding our animals.

Perhaps the most gratifying thing for us has been the comments we have received. Our guests have told us over and over, “Thank you for doing this! Thank you for providing a safe experience for our children. It’s so nice to be able to get out of the house and do something fun, while still practicing social distancing.”

But the best thing has been the smiles on the faces of the children! Their excitement at seeing the animals has made the “Drive Thru Zoo” worth all the time and effort.

So, thank you to our zoo family, friends and community for your continual support. We love you all and will continue to pray for you during the coming days.

Chloe and Bane Wolf, two of the resident timber wolves of the North Georgia Zoo in Cleveland, GA, are proud to announce the birth of sextuplets! The six beautiful pups are looking for names – please feel free to send us your suggestions!

Chloe is a first-time mom, and she is very excited! Although, she admits that having six puppies is a little daunting, she is confident that with the help of the zookeepers, she will be just fine.

Wolves usually have one litter of pups each year, ranging from four to six pups. At birth the pups weigh about one pound. The newborns are blind and deaf and depend upon their mother for warmth. In about two weeks, their eyes open, and in three weeks, they emerge from the den and begin to explore their world.

Wolves are among the most majestic creatures at the zoo, but they are only one of almost 100 different species of animals that call North Georgia Zoo home.
The zoo is located at 2912 Paradise Valley Road, Cleveland, GA, 30528. Visit www.northgeorgiazoo.com for more info and to make reservations.

Hey, we get it. You’ve been doing a LOT of meetings on Zoom over the past few weeks, and they’re starting to get a little old. So why not spice up your online meetings by adding an adorable animal!

North Georgia Zoo will add an animal like an alpaca, or kangaroo, or sloth to your virtual meetings! What a fun way to add some variety to your staff meetings! This is not just a photo of the animal – this is streaming video of the animal – it will seem as if it’s actually a part of your meeting – because it will be!
This experience will work for larger corporations, smaller businesses, church staffs…really for any Zoom meeting that you would like to bring some fun to your “te’llama’communications”!
Call North Georgia Zoo (706) 348-7279 to book your “Meet-a-Roo” experience!

North Georgia Zoo in Cleveland, GA is offering the perfect way to have a fun, family experience while still practicing social distancing. Join us Thursday-Sunday May 7th-10th from 10a-5p. Enjoy the “Social Distancing Drive Through Zoo” experience!

Drive through the “other side” of the zoo, where, from the comfort of your car you can see zebras, camels, water buffalo, wart hogs, llamas, etc., as well as farm animals like sheep and goats. In fact, you will see over 80 animals, and you never have to leave your car! You will also be able to purchase food for the animals, which you can toss to them from your car window.

There is no charge for the “Drive Through”, but donations are appreciated. Also, the drive is fairly bumpy, and there are two creek crossings, so vehicles that have a low clearance are not recommended. It is also asked that you leave your own pets at home for this experience.
North Georgia Zoo, like so many other private businesses, has been stretched by the current economic crisis brought on by COVID-19. Your gifts and donations will be used to feed the 400 animals who call the zoo their home.
No reservations are needed for the “Drive Through”, so jump in your car and come for a visit! North Georgia Zoo is located at 2912 Paradise Valley Road, Cleveland, GA 30528. Visit their website at www.northgeorgiazoo.com.
North Georgia Zoo is NOT a 501c3 tax-exempt organization, and contributions/donations are NOT tax deductible