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Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo

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4.3(1237 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Sat
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo

About

Home to exotic animals & a petting zoo. Wildlife preserve & petting zoo featuring white Siberian tigers & other exotic species.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    469 Old Dahlonega Hwy, Dahlonega, GA 30533
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    Phone
    (678) 300-0019
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    Hours
    Monday:10 AM–4 PM
    Tuesday:10 AM–4 PM
    Wednesday:10 AM–4 PM
    Thursday:10 AM–4 PM
    Friday:10 AM–4 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–4 PM
    Sunday:10 AM–4 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop: Does not have assistive hearing loop

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Petting zoo: Has petting zoo

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace: Transgender safespace

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot

Nearby

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