Georgia Wildlife Activities for Kids
- Georgia children can see kangaroos up close at the Kangaroo Conservation Center in Dawsonville.kangaroo image by Christopher Meder from Fotolia.com
Georgia houses a multitude of fauna and flora and is home to animals like the white-tailed deer, mockingbird, Brown Thrasher and several species of reptiles and amphibians. Activities and crafts provide a good medium to educate children about preserving these creations of nature. Several centers in the state offer such activities for children. - This conservation center in Mansfield hosts annual youth birding competitions for kids and encourages school clubs, teams and scout troops to join. The center groups kids according to age to compete with fellow bird enthusiasts in counting the birds in the establishment. During this 24-hour competition, teams try to count as many bird species as they can in Georgia. An opportunity for youth to learn about the state's avian wildlife, the competition also helps students build bonds with fellow team members and meet new people.
The Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center also offers outdoor recreational activities for the whole family, such as fishing, shooting sports and archery.
Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center
543 Elliott Trail
Mansfield, GA 30055
770-784-3059
georgiawildlife.com - The Kangaroo Conservation Center in Dawsonville sustains the largest group of kangaroos in the nation, with eight different species. The center keeps these Australian kangaroos in Georgia to preserve endangered kangaroos among other wildlife creatures. Take your kids for a day of activities including educational tours, exhibits and rides. Let professional trainers entertain them with animals performing tricks.
The only conservation center breeding rare blue-winged kookaburras outside their natural habitat, the center also showcases The KangaRanger Ride and Wander, a 30-minute ride tour around kangaroos in their habitat. The Wander DownUnder gives children opportunities to explore the facilities, exhibits and kangaroos at their own pace.
Kangaroo Conservation Center
222 Bailey-Waters Road
Dawsonville, Georgia 30534
706-265-6100
kangaroocenter.com - The Chattahoochee River, which is rich in natural and cultural resources, offers activities for kids for a cause. The area's valleys offer a safe haven for a variety of plants and animals. The recreation area provides programs for kids to experience outdoor activities like hiking, fishing and boating as well as basic knot-tying sessions.
The establishment hosts a variety of programs for the whole family based on the season. The recreation center hosts a Kids Fishing Event Tom and Huck Adventure in summer and fall, River Summer Festival and the Owl Prowl. This wildlife sanctuary is a good place to learn about nature and the importance of preserving it. Other activities---like camping, hiking, horseback riding, swimming and wildlife viewing---provide kids with opportunities to appreciate the importance of nature and its inhabitants.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
1978 Island Ford Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30350
678-538-1200
nps.gov/chat
