Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo

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Chestatee Wildlife Preserve is a nonprofit home to 100+ rescued, orphaned, and surrendered animals, each with a unique story and a safe, loving place to call home!

🚨 FOOT REVEAL! 🚨We never thought we’d be posting feet pics for views… and yet, here we are. 😂The mystery foot belonged t...
06/18/2026

🚨 FOOT REVEAL! 🚨

We never thought we’d be posting feet pics for views… and yet, here we are. 😂

The mystery foot belonged to Garfield and Otis, our resident capybaras!

Congrats to everyone who guessed correctly. Please update your résumé to include: “Capybara Foot Identification Specialist.”

Apparently “feet pics” are where the engagement is these days, so we’re doing what we have to do to support the animals....
06/17/2026

Apparently “feet pics” are where the engagement is these days, so we’re doing what we have to do to support the animals. 😂

Whose foot is this?

Correct guesses earn bragging rights and the satisfaction of being weirdly good at identifying animal feet. 🦶🐾

Drop your guess below!!!

06/13/2026

Summer check-in: ☀️

Pool? ✅
Snack? ✅
Zero responsibilities? ✅

Our grizzly and black bears took a break from their pool day to enjoy some fresh coconuts, and honestly, we’re all just trying to be on their level. 🐻🥥💅

04/29/2026

🦓Did you know zebras’ stripes may do more than just make them unique? When they run in groups, the moving stripe patterns can blend together in a way that confuses predators trying to single one out.🦓

We gave our monkey habitats a good clean and added fresh enrichment! 🐒Simon, our Bonnet Macaque, was first up to pick hi...
04/14/2026

We gave our monkey habitats a good clean and added fresh enrichment! 🐒

Simon, our Bonnet Macaque, was first up to pick his toys and he chose ….✨everything✨!

04/08/2026

🧘🏻‍♂️The Zoo’s white noise…. kinda🧘🏻‍♀️

Simone’s face when we said “It’s already Spring Break!” and she just cannot believe it!🐻😳We’re open and ready for visito...
04/05/2026

Simone’s face when we said “It’s already Spring Break!” and she just cannot believe it!🐻😳

We’re open and ready for visitors! Come see us from
10–4 (last admission at 2:30).

Dress for the weather and plan to stay awhile! ☀️🐾

Adults $15 | Kids $10 | Feed bags $5

❄️Cold temperatures❄️ today, but all animals are warm, safe, fed, and doing well!🐻🦊🦜 Our team is keeping a close eye on ...
01/25/2026

❄️Cold temperatures❄️ today, but all animals are warm, safe, fed, and doing well!🐻🦊🦜 Our team is keeping a close eye on everyone.

Praying everyone stays safe and warm !🙏💙

Gift Certificates to Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo make wonderful memories to last a lifetime!
12/20/2025

Gift Certificates to Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo make wonderful memories to last a lifetime!

11/25/2025

We will be open regular hours 10 to 4 everyday except Thanksgiving Day. We will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
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Address

Dahlonega, GA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16783000019

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