Kangaroo Conservation Center
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The Kangaroo Conservation Center is found on 87 acres of land in rural North Georgia. While visiting them you will be able to see the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. In fact the Appalachian trail begins just a few miles from their front gate.
Kangaroo Conservation Center was established over 25 years ago as a wildlife preserve focusing on conservation of species that are in peril in the wild. Their work revolves around Australasian animals, of which some species are already listed as Endangered Species, some are threatened with extinction now, and others are greatly exploited by humans and their future is uncertain.
They are now well into their 26th year of raising kangaroos, having raised 12 different species.
Genetics is carefully watched at the Center. They have periodically brought in unrelated kangaroos to their collection. Unfortunately, due to government regulations, it has become almost impossible to acquire animals from Australia, making it more important than ever to keep healthy kangaroo populations outside of that continent. That makes The Kangaroo Conservation Center's kangaroo collection, the largest outside of Australia, all the more valuable in maintaining these species.
The killing of Australia's kangaroos, both legally and illegally, constitutes the biggest land wildlife massacre in the world, surpassed only by the decimation of the American bison in the last century. The Kangaroo Conservation Center has a primary role in the protection of kangaroos thru captive breeding and thru education of the public as to why these animals must be conserved for the future.
Genetics is carefully watched at the Center. They have periodically brought in unrelated kangaroos to their collection. Unfortunately, due to government regulations, it has become almost impossible to acquire animals from Australia, making it more important than ever to keep healthy kangaroo populations outside of that continent. That makes The Kangaroo Conservation Center's kangaroo collection, the largest outside of Australia, all the more valuable in maintaining these species.
The killing of Australia's kangaroos, both legally and illegally, constitutes the biggest land wildlife massacre in the world, surpassed only by the decimation of the American bison in the last century. The Kangaroo Conservation Center has a primary role in the protection of kangaroos thru captive breeding and thru education of the public as to why these animals must be conserved for the future.
Closed to Visitors Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Hours/Days subject to change - Check online calendar for up-to-date info. Minimum age 5 years old. No pets.
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE. Advanced ticket purchases are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to reserve places on the narrated "KangaRanger Ride & Wander" truck tour! LIMITED SPACE! Tour includes general admission to our Center: shop the Aussie Outpost, enjoy the 35-minute KangaRanger truck tour, walk the trails at your leisure to view all exhibits, and relax in the butterfly picnic garden.
Call 706-265-6100 if you have questions or need further information. www.kangaroocenter.com/
From Atlanta: (1.5 hour) Take GA 400 North to HWY 136 (4 miles north of the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall), Turn Left on 136. Go west on 136 for 12 miles to Bailey-Waters Rd, and turn right (ForrestHills Conference Center sign). We are the first address on the right #222.
From Dahlonega: Take Hwy 9 South/52 West. The highways will split approximately 5 miles from
Dahlonega. Take Hwy 52 to the right. Continue for another 8 miles. Turn left onto Bailey-Waters
Road, and go 3.5 miles to #222 on the left. (Approximately 20 minutes from Dahlonega).
From Atlanta: (1.5 hour) Take GA 400 North to HWY 136 (4 miles north of the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall), Turn Left on 136. Go west on 136 for 12 miles to Bailey-Waters Rd, and turn right (ForrestHills Conference Center sign). We are the first address on the right #222.
From Dahlonega: Take Hwy 9 South/52 West. The highways will split approximately 5 miles from
Dahlonega. Take Hwy 52 to the right. Continue for another 8 miles. Turn left onto Bailey-Waters
Road, and go 3.5 miles to #222 on the left. (Approximately 20 minutes from Dahlonega).
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