Oatland Island Wildlife Center

We couldn’t have said it any better so might as well just share!

An opossum heart for all the love and support you have shown us during 2020. We will be closed for the holidays the 23rd-25th. Come visit us on the 26th! You can register here: https://www.friendsofoatland.org/book-online #possumheart #foundatoatland #poppy&pansy

*Sold Out* Astronomy Night! Join Oatland education staff on Monday, December 21st, 2020 from 5:30-7:00 for an astronomical evening. Join us at the beach for big skyviewing! Learn how to find your way using the constellations. Learn all about tides and some tricks to predict the tide cycle just by seeing the moon. ... Learn all about the winter solstice and how it relates to holiday traditions. Kick off the winter season by learning some of the winter constellations. Be a witness to a planetary anomaly and see two planets at one time in the telescope for the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. Spaces are limited, this fundraiser costs $5 per person and you must register. Go to www.friendsofoatland.org to find out more and register!

Our teen group, the Oatland Wildlife Leaders (OWLS) from Oatland Island Wildlife Center are in this competition. We are #40! Please "like" our photographs so they can potentially win! And... enjoy looking at all the other cool animals with their enrichment from all over the world!

Tracks can tell us so much if you look closely. Any ideas what these are saying. #readingtracks #whomadedis #clawsonpaws

93 years ago today the main building at Oatland welcomed its first guests aged railroad conductors as they are referenced in the article lived out their retirement here. #oatlandhistory #foundatoatland #royalorderofrailroadconductors

Good advice! #alligatormississippiensis #foundatoatland

If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it. Perhaps this is what Thoreau had in mind when he said, the more slowly trees grow at first, the sounder they are at the core, and I think the same is true of human beings. ~David Sobel #whatdidwefind #scrolltosee #dirtyhands

Great opportunity to support Oatland and get some yummy food from the Crab Shack.

The fog this morning gave us some beautiful gifts. We couldn’t choose a favorite. Zoom in to see all the tiny individual water droplets. #foundatoatland #fallfog #spartinasurprises @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center

I wanted to write more about this but I didn’t have mushroom... #spores #magnolia #fall

So pleased to be included in this feature of the Georgia Coast.

Wheels on the Water today at Wilmington Plantation. Come out and visit us and a big thank you for supporting Oatland Island! #communityoutreach #whatsinthebox? #hognosegatorowl @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center

When you realize your being watched! #bobcat #lynxrufus #maintaineyecontact

Invasive species removal has been a focus in the last few years at Oatland. Recent storms created disturbed areas that invasive species can easily take over decreasing biodiversity and out competing native plants. In an effort to abstain from herbicide use in this wet area a mechanical control was used on this Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera). Manual removal is ideal for this resilient species but on established trees this method was tested. Early results after 6 months show this method to be approximately 80% effective in the test area. #invasivespeciesremoval #chinesetallowtree #biodiversitree

Spiny Oak Slug moth seems a name unfit for this beauty. At least the scientific name is cool my rough translation is glorious dolphin. #eucleadelphinii #mothmacro #smallisbeautiful

Any guesses on who is eyeballing you? #foundatoatland #blueeyes #registertovisit

Some good enrichment provided by our work based students for Vinnie and Van Gogh. #blackvulture

Hognose knows best! Plan your next visit at www.friendsofoatland.org/book-online. IMPORTANT INFO YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR VISIT: Pre-registration is REQUIRED with timed entry. ... The main building will be closed with the exception of the gift shop which will be open for cold drinks, snacks, bug spray, and souvenirs - Masks and temperature checks will be required to enter the gift shop. Restrooms will be available in the GA Barnyard area. We are so excited to see everyone, and so are all the animals of Oatland! See you on the trails! See more

Hooray! Tomorrow 9/14 is the big day. We will open the gates to registered guests so you can get outside and explore the trails at Oatland! Plan your next visit at www.friendsofoatland.org/book-online. IMPORTANT INFO YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR VISIT: Pre-registration is REQUIRED with timed entry. ... The main building will be closed with the exception of the gift shop which will be open for cold drinks, snacks, bug spray, and souvenirs - Masks and temperature checks will be required to enter the gift shop. Restrooms will be available in the GA Barnyard area. We are so excited to see everyone, and so are all the animals of Oatland! See you on the trails! See more