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

Top rated Wildlife refuges in Waycross

Experience the best that Waycross 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 29 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) (~108.49 km from centre)

UF Bat Houses

Wildlife refuge

These structures house hundreds of thousands of bats that emerge on warm evenings just after sunset.

4.80 (884 reviews) (~174.5 km from centre)

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 My family came down from Virginia and we stopped in here for a tour. It was amazing how many endangered animals they are taking care of, and how knowledgeable the staff is. We were surprised at the amount of animals we were able to see and interact with…at a safe distance. We were also lucky to get...

4.80 (171 reviews) (~153.46 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) (~107.06 km from centre)

North Florida Wildlife Center

Zoo

👍👍 This place is amazing! You can tell they really care about their animals and treat them like family. We have been twice (a year apart) and it was great to see their progress. We will be back! Please visit and support. Such a hidden gym in north Florida. My youngest is crazy about kangaroos and to be...

4.80 (111 reviews) (~171.1 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) (~156.45 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) (~50.77 km from centre)

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

This refuge offers a habitat for birds & other wildlife, plus trails, fishing & game hunting.

4.70 (294 reviews) (~245.57 km from centre)

Guana River Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife park

Protected coastal area with pine flatwoods & salt marshes crossed by hiking & equestrian trails.

4.70 (162 reviews) (~157.54 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) (~149.4 km from centre)

Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 The designated "nature drive" through this preserve is gorgeous! Oftentimes, paved roads bisect properties such as this making for rather uneventful and boring drives. The well maintained and somewhat meandering nature drive gives one a chance to slow down and enjoy the forest in some of its many an...

4.70 (82 reviews) (~215.07 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) (~104.14 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) (~196.64 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) (~162.04 km from centre)

Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 A Natural Haven: Banks Lake Wildlife Management Area My recent visit to Banks Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) left me in awe of the incredible biodiversity and outdoor opportunities this natural gem has to offer. Fishing enthusiasts will find Banks Lake to be a haven for angling adventures. Th...

4.60 (457 reviews) (~75.71 km from centre)

Lake George Conservation Area

Wildlife refuge

The trails of this sprawling wildlife corridor are available for hiking, biking & horseback riding.

4.60 (222 reviews) (~218.95 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) (~111.45 km from centre)

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

Various terrains including forest & wetland offer opportunities for hunting & wildlife observation.

4.50 (414 reviews) (~234.66 km from centre)

Altamaha Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

Large, undeveloped recreational area offering hunting, fishing, canoeing & hiking in rugged terrain.

4.50 (392 reviews) (~83.6 km from centre)

Aucilla Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife park

River kayaking, spring swimming & hiking trails are the draw in this scenic, heavily forested area.

4.50 (239 reviews) (~190.25 km from centre)

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Top rated Wildlife refuges in Waycross, United States