Support Us

The Wildlife Sanctuary located in Ellijay, is a rescue, rehabilitation and release facility for the wild indigenous animals of Georgia, from the smallest mammals and reptiles to the largest carnivores and birds of prey. We are grateful for your participation in our efforts. We believe you must have a special place in your heart for our fur and feathered friends to make this effort on our behalf.

Currently, the sanctuary cares for 3 of the rarest “big cats” on the North American continent, the Eastern Panther. This represents 10% of the known population. These cousins of the Western Cougar only exist in the wild in a small area of the Florida Everglades and were recently declared extinct in Georgia. One of the goals of the sanctuary is to repopulate and reintroduce the Eastern Panther into the wild.

In addition, the sanctuary cares for over 65 other animals that have come into their care after being injured in the wild. Each spring, the sanctuary’s population of animals can soar by over 50% as orphaned animals are brought into the sanctuary, from baby squirrels and raccoons to birds of prey, fawns and bear cubs. Each of these requires specialized hand-feeding so they can be reintroduced into the wild. Thus, the need for donations is greatest right now.

If you are going to be in the area, please contact our office at (706) 276-2980 and check on our tour times. We would love to have you in the facility you helped so generously with your donation!