A Family Adventure

Sept 13, 2025 from 10am to 2pm

Celebrate Native and Exotic Species

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Meet the Experts

Wildlife and Ecology Exhibitors/Community Partners

Rain or shine, we’re ready for a fantastic day with animals!

Atlanta Botanical Garden-Gainesville (Ecology Awareness) – Autrey Mill Nature Center (Live Animals, Awareness) – AWARE Wildlife Center (Live Mammals, Birds, Reptiles) – Blue Ridge Raptors (Live Birds of Prey) – Boy Scouts NEGA Council (Activities) – Chattahoochee Nature Center (Ecology Awareness, Activities, Live Animals) – Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (Smokey the Bear, Awareness) – Don Carter State Park (Ecology Awareness, Activities) – Georgia Forest Watch (Ecology Awareness) – Georgia Mountain Falconry (Live Birds of Prey) – Georgia Raptor Conservation & Education Programs (Live Birds of Prey) – Georgia Reptile Society (Live Reptiles) – Hall County Library System (Activities) – Hall County Master Gardeners (Ecology Awareness) Jefferson Middle School (Activities) – Monarchs Across Georgia (Activities) –  Northside Cancer Institute (Sunscreen Giveaways) – Sandy Creek Nature Center (Live Reptiles, Activities) – Save Georgia’s Hemlocks (Ecology Awareness) – S.C.A.L.E. (Live Snakes) – Scalebrations (Live Venomous Snakes) – The Amphibian Foundation (Live Amphibians, Awareness) – UGA Cooperative Extension (Ecology Awareness) – UGA Herpetological Society (Live Snakes) – UNG Department of Biology (Live Box Turtles) – Wildlife Wonders (Petting Zoo)

Festival Friends

Aida’s Art (Face Painting) – Double Cakes (Desserts) – King of Pops/Gainesville – (Popsicles) – Fair on Wheels (Carnival/Food Truck) – Free Range Minstrel (One-man Band) – Let’s Taco Bout It (Food Truck) – Nigel the Nighthawk (UNG Mascot) – Sammy the Stork (Northside Hospital Mascot) – Pico’s Hot Dogs (Food Truck) – Pretty Panda Face Painting

Hands-on

Animal Encounters

 

At Elachee’s Wildlife Festival, enjoy a touch-friendly adventure that is perfect for animal lovers of any age!

Feel the scales of a snake.

Marvel at the beauty of raptors and reptiles.

Cuddle with adorable animals at our petting zoo.

Join us for this family-friendly experience, like no other!

Event proceeds benefit Family Programming at Elachee.