Friends of Oatland Blog

No one likes to hear it, but Hurricane Season arrives every year—running from June 1st through November 30th. While most of us are...

While the wildlife receive expert-level care which includes a specialized diet to meet their nutritional needs while maintaining a good...

While it’s back to school for all of us, the animals at Oatland Island Wildlife Center are always learning! Oatland Island Wildlife...

We hope all of the mothers out there had an amazing Mother’s Day! While Oatland Island Wildlife Center had their Fairy and Gnome Festival...

Visit Oatland Island Wildlife Center TOMORROW Saturday May 10th 10am-2pm Come visit and enjoy or Fairy and Gnome Festival! Those of you...

Wildlife Conflict is happening around the world. Here are some creative ways that people are working WITH wildlife to save them from...

April 22nd is Earth Day, and so we wanted to share with you some information about Oatland Island’s Salt Marshes! There are over 100...

The volunteers at Oatland Island Wildlife Center are incredible people who share our love of education and wildlife! We rely on the help...

Cougar Sound Bowl April 26th, 2025!

Birthday Parties at Oatland Island:  Oatland Island Wildlife Center is always a fun place to be, whether you enjoy relaxing walks through...

Let’s talk about they way animals see the world around them! 

Fast Facts About Alligators You Didn't Know!

Learn to live WITH wildlife instead of working against them!

Spring is just around the corner and you know what that means! Babies! Oatland Island Wildlife Center is home to a few animals who came...

Take a peek at the history of Oatland Island and get ready for our Cabin Fever event!

The Love Language of Wildlife We Love + Valentine's Day Cards for that special someone!

Become a Citizen Scientist for Birds!

Don't Miss everything that is happening at Oatland this year!

Friends of Oatland Island has been busy this last year! Not only did Oatland celebrate the Big 50 this year, but we have also been...

Jan 21st is squirrel appreciation day and while they aren’t a kept species at Oatland, they are certainly around. Georgia is home to both...