Located near downtown Savannah, The Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah is a wonderful place to view animals native to Georgia. Sadly, the center is currently closed after a tornado tore through the center in July, 2018. All of the animals were safe but many of the structures sustained damage.
When the center is open, there are many educational programs for students. For more information about the center please visit their website.
A few years ago we took our two oldest grandkids to Oatland Island to see the animals. It was such a great day we returned for a second visit a couple of months later.
Red-tailed Hawk
Red FoxBroad-Headed SkinkGray WolfAlligatorCougarGopher Tortoise
Five years ago we were wandering around Alaska in our RV. As we traveled I was always on the lookout for wildlife and we saw plenty of it.
Along with the many land and sea animals, I enjoyed seeing the birds. The Bald Eagles were my favorite and there were more Bald Eagles than I’ve ever seen anywhere else. We saw them perched in trees, soaring overhead, and even in a nest in front of the Homer Post office. The most unusual sighting was seeing one fly right beside the truck as we drove along the Homer Spit. I was so busy watching him keep up with us that I didn’t get a chance to take his picture!
Bald Eagle on Ninilchik Beach
Bald Eagle at Chilcoot Lake State Park, Haines, AKBald Eagle at Chilcoot Lake State Park, Haines, AKBald Eagle in the Lynn Canal between Haines and JuneauBald Eagle in tree beside Eldred Rock Lighthouse in the Lynn CanalMama and Baby Eagles in HomerEagle soaring over bluff at Russian Orthadox Church in NinilchikWe spotted this pair of Bald Eagles as we cruised by on a wildlife and glacier cruise from Valdez
Five years ago this week we were on the road to Alaska from Georgia. Once we crossed the border into Canada, I spent every day looking for wildlife. There were many “WOW” wildlife sightings in both Canada and Alaska.
I’ve been thinking about posting some of my favorite wildlife photos from the trip and today I finally got the boost I needed to put it all together. When my friend Ingrid at Live, Laugh RV posted that the theme for her very first Wednesday photo inspiration was wildlife, I immediately started going though the thousands of photos from the trip.
If you would like to participate or see other posts inspired by Ingrid, click on over to Ingrid’s post Wandering Wednesday.
Here are just a few of my favorite wildlife photos from our Canada and Alaska adventure.
Elk near our campsite in Jasper National Park, Alberta
Soon after entering British Columbia we were in Mount Robson Park and saw this grizzly beside the road
Bear in British Columbia
Bison herd with calves near Liard River Hotsprings in British Columbia
Moose in Denali National Park, Alaska
Black Bear Cub in Valdez, Alaska
Stellar Sea Lions on wildlife cruise from Haines to Juneau, Alaska
Humpback Whale on wildlife cruise from Haines to Juneau, Alaska
Sea Otters on Columbia Glacier cruise from Valdez, Alaska
Pod of Orcas with calf on Columbia Glacier cruise from Valdez, Alaska
Eagle at Deep Creek Beach, Alaska
Pair of Eagles on Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez, Alaska
Puffins on the Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez, Alaska
During the five years I’ve been blogging I’ve posted hundreds of photos. Here are just a few of my all-time favorites .
A pair of Orcas on Columbia Glacier tour from Valdez, AlaskaBlack Bear beside the road in British ColumbiaBull Elk Bugling in Cataloochee Valley, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NCBald Eagle at Chilcoot Lake State Park, Haines, AKWhooping Crane near Goose Island State Park, TexasTrio of Roseate Spoonbills, TexasGreat Egret with chicks, GeorgiaVibrant Monarch Butterfly, GeorgiaDenali, formerly known as Mt. McKinley, as seen from the air, AlaskaWatching for whales in Haines, AlaskaPolychrome Overlook, Denali National Park, AlaskaIce calving on Aialik Glacier on the Kenai Fjords trip from Seward, AlaskaBlue Ridge Parkway, VirginiaDry Falls in the Nantahala National Forest near Highlands, NCTybee Island Light Station 4th of July, GeorgiaSunset at Gulf Islands National Seashore, FloridaDouble Rainbow after a summer storm, my back yard, Georgia
When was the last time you were driving down the interstate in the state of Georgia and saw a camel or a buffalo?
The first time we saw a buffalo from the interstate as we were traveling east on I-16 towards home we knew we were going to have to stop. Ever since then Moseley’s Wiregrass Junction has become a favorite stopping place when we are traveling along that route.
Usually we just watch the animals from the parking lot but the last time we were there we opted to pay the $2 per person fee to see them up close. We also bought a bag of animal food before going through the gate to see animals.
Mosley’s Wiregrass Junction just off I-16 at exit 98
Camel at the Animal Exit
Tortoise
Emu at the Animal Exit
Black Swan
Peacock
Peacock Feathers
The goats weren’t shy
Feed Me!
Goats waiting for a handout
Next time we may opt for an additional $8 to take a tour of the farm where their zebra, buffalo, cows, pigs and other animals live.
Mosley’s Wiregrass Junction Animal Exit Farm is located on Georgia Interstate 16 at exit 98 in Aline.
Wandering Dawgs 