places to go / south georgia locations
Chehaw Wild Animal Park
Attractions include natural habitat exhibits with native and exotic animals, Children's Animal Farm, Amphitheater, Reptile and Small Animal House, BMX Bicycle Track, Campground, Play Park, Wild Trail, and more. Ticket prices start at $1 for park only pass and $4.50 for park and zoo pass.
Chehaw Wild Animal Park / 229-430-5275 / 105 Chehaw Park Road, Albany, GA / www.parksatchehaw.org
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Center features a museum-style learning experience and a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center and veterinary clinic. Visitors to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center will explore exhibits on sea turtle conservation, rehabilitation, and their amazing journey from egg to adulthood. Also features school field trips, turtle walks, hatchling walks, school outreach programs and more. Open seasonally Tuesday thru Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Admission is $4 for children 4-12; $5 for seniors, and $6 for 13 and up.
Sea Turtle Center / 912-635-4444 / 214 Stable Road, Jekyll Island, GA / www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org
Inspiration Station Interactive Children's Museum
Nonprofit children's museum featuring interactive exhibits, summer camps, birthday parties and more. Admission: Child admission is ages 1-12 $5; Adult admission is 13 and up $3.50. Museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday.
Inspiration Station / 229-431-0110 / 2401 Dawson Road, Suite B-6, Albany, GA / www.iskidsinc.com
Neptune Park Fun Zone
Pool with putt put, playground and miniature golf.
Pool: $7 per day
Putt-Putt: $7 per day
Season Pass:
Individual: $45
Couple: $75
Family: $110 (up to 5 that resides
in household; after 5, $15 per
individual)
912-279-3720/ 550 Beachview Drive St. Simons Island / www.glynncounty.org/funzone
Summer Waves Water Park
Water park featuring Frantic Atlantic Wave Pool, Splash Zone, Pirate's Passage, Turtle Creek, Nature's Revenge, Kiddie Pool, and the Force 3. Height requirements for some of the slides. Daily admission tickets, groups tickets, birthday parties, and season tickets are available.
Summer Waves / 912-635-2074 / 210 South Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA / www.summerwaves.com
Wild Adventures Park
Park features rides, attractions, Splash Island Water Park, over 500 wild animals in natural habitats, animal shows, go-karts, miniature golf, seasonal concerts and more. Season passes are available.
