Wildlife Festival - Elachee Nature Science Center

Celebrate Native and Exotic Species

Wildlife and Ecology Exhibitors/Community Partners

Atlanta Botanical Garden-Gainesville (Ecology Awareness) – AWARE Wildlife Center (Live Mammals, Birds, Reptiles) – Blue Ridge Raptors (Live Birds of Prey) – Chattahoochee Nature Center (Ecology Awareness, Activities, Live Animals) – Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (Ecology Awareness, Activities) – Don Carter State Park (Ecology Awareness, Activities) – Georgia Forest Watch (Ecology Awareness) – Georgia Mountain Falconry (Live Birds of Prey) – Georgia Reptile Society (Live Reptiles) – Hall County Library System (Activities) – Hall County Master Gardeners (Ecology Awareness) Jefferson Middle School (Activities) – Northside Cancer Institute (Sunscreen Giveaways) – Sandy Creek Nature Center (Live Reptiles, Activities) – Save Georgia’s Hemlocks (Ecology Awareness) – Scalebrations (Live Venomous Snakes) – UGA Cooperative Extension (Ecology Awareness) – 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) – Pico’s Hot Dogs (Food Truck)

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!