Top rated Wildlife refuges in Beaufort, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Top rated Wildlife refuges in Beaufort

Experience the best that Beaufort has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 27 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife refuge

Tours are given of this non-profit sanctuary for rescued exotic cats such as tigers, lions & pumas.

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~232.45 km from centre)

Bulls Island Ferry

Sightseeing tour agency

4.80 (270 reviews) (~110.34 km from centre)

Caw Caw Interpretive Center

Park

Set on a historic rice plantation, this area offers a range of trails with exhibits & rare wildlife.

4.80 (228 reviews) (~59.29 km from centre)

Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center

Wildlife refuge

Birding, guided nature tours & educational field trips in a scenic, 24,000-acre wildlife preserve.

4.80 (172 reviews) (~160.9 km from centre)

Sapelo Island Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

👍 This is an absolutely gorgeous location in Georgia that truly showcases the natural beauty of saltmarshes. The only reason it's not five stars is simply because there really are not very many locations to stay. It's best to come on the ferry, spend the day, and ferry back over.

4.80 (143 reviews) (~122.14 km from centre)

Coastal Expeditions at Isle of Palms

Sightseeing tour agency

Outdoor adventure outlet offering kayak tours, kayak & paddleboard rentals, lessons & boat charters.

4.80 (71 reviews) (~94.83 km from centre)

Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Wildlife park

Compact, zoo-like preserve with dozens of species in natural habitats, plus education programs.

4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~54.05 km from centre)

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Habitat for a diverse array of wildlife, this massive swampland preserve offers camping & hiking.

4.70 (1K reviews) (~241.8 km from centre)

Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Natural area on a 10,053-acre coastal barrier island with beaches, sand dunes & walking trails.

4.70 (122 reviews) (~67.09 km from centre)

Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve

Wildlife refuge

👍 Great place for a nature walk. Excellent beaches on Ocean side of the island. There are no amenities on the island. There is no lodging. You need to provide your own food and other necessities. What comes on the island must comes off the island. Only access is by boat and you need a permit and a con...

4.70 (73 reviews) (~124.81 km from centre)

Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 My son got his first buck here. Largest checked in the entire hunt.

4.70 (33 reviews) (~87.99 km from centre)

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

29,000-acre refuge featuring a visitor center & 4-mile wildlife drive, plus hiking & biking trails.

4.60 (2.3K reviews) (~48.09 km from centre)

Cox Ferry Lake Recreation Area

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Nice trails for walking or biking.

4.60 (332 reviews) (~214.24 km from centre)

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Free admission and lots of different trails and ponds to stop and check out. Lots of interesting wildlife from the storks, armadillos, and alligators. Definitely a cool place to stop and check out.

4.60 (111 reviews) (~106.37 km from centre)