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Bobcats & Buffalo Fur
Enrichment Saturdays at Oatland Island By Amy Capello, Board Member & Membership Committee Chair We are so excited to be offering a new...

Friends of Oatland
Aug 17, 20212 min read


Are You Ready to Go Bananas?!
Savannah Bananas partners with FOO for 2 great summer fundraisers 🍌 Now's your chance to get tickets to The Savannah Bananas game AND...

Friends of Oatland
May 17, 20211 min read


Fairy & Gnome Festival is Back!
Join us for a day of enchantment! 🧚♀️🍄 This family-themed festival is all about the “wee folk” getting up close with the natural world...

Friends of Oatland
Apr 21, 20211 min read


Savannah Youth City is where stars are born; celebrate Astronomy Night at Oatland Island
https://www.savannahnow.com/story/lifestyle/2021/04/12/savannah-youth-city-astronomy-orion-taurus-oatland-island-wildlife-center/71273960...

Friends of Oatland
Apr 13, 20213 min read


Upcoming Events - April 2021
FOO Night at Chipotle! 📆 Save the Date! Tuesday, April 6th from 4-8pm 📍 Chipotle at 1801 E Victory Dr (Victory @ Truman Pkwy) Order...

Friends of Oatland
Mar 31, 20211 min read


Love is in the air with Oatland wildlife center birds
https://www.savannahnow.com/story/lifestyle/2021/02/09/rituals-behaviors-animals-can-confused-love-oatland-savannah/4394647001/ Eric...

Friends of Oatland
Feb 11, 20213 min read


Groundhogs create a shadow on other burrow builders at Oatland Island Wildlife Center
https://www.savannahnow.com/story/lifestyle/2021/01/26/groundhogs-create-a-shadow-on-other-burrow-builders-in-savannah/6662324002/ Pam...

Friends of Oatland
Jan 26, 20213 min read


Learn how animals survive the cold at Oatland Island Wildlife Center
https://www.savannahnow.com/story/lifestyle/2021/01/11/how-animals-survive-cold-oatland-island-wildlife-center/4138809001/ Michelle Kelly...

Friends of Oatland
Jan 12, 20213 min read


Toddler Tuesdays returns Jan. 12 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
http://www.southernmamas.com/2021/toddler-tuesdays-returns-jan-12-oatland-island-wildlife-center-savannah/ By: Southern Mamas Posted:...

Friends of Oatland
Jan 9, 20211 min read


Oatland Island Wildlife Center mourns passing of cougar ‘Shanti’
https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/oatland-island-wildlife-center-mourns-passing-of-cougar-shanti/ By: Steven Poeling Posted: Nov 13,...

Friends of Oatland
Nov 13, 20201 min read


A road trip along Georgia’s coast invites travelers to take a walk on the wild side
Follow our map’s 11 stops down coastal Georgia, from Tybee Island to St. Marys https://www.atlantamagazine.com/southbound-articles/road-t...

Friends of Oatland
Oct 15, 20205 min read


Oatland Island Reopens with Few Changes
https://www.onlineathens.com/news/20200916/unplugged-oatland-island-reopens-with-few-changes By Bill Dawers September 16, 2020 at 10:01am...

Friends of Oatland
Sep 17, 20202 min read


Oatland Island is Open Again!
Welcome back to all our Friends 🐾 Visitors to Oatland Island Wildlife Center can once again experience our resident wildlife with their...

Friends of Oatland
Sep 10, 20202 min read


From the Archives: Oatland Island Wildlife Center
https://www.savannahnow.com/photogallery/GA/20200713/NEWS/713009999/PH/1 July 13, 2020 at 7:01 am EDT Savannah Morning News pulled...

Friends of Oatland
Jul 13, 20202 min read


Are You Ready to GO BANANAS??
August 15th, 2020 Gates open at 5:50pm Grayson Stadium Good thing y’all are fans of FOO! Now's your chance to get tickets to The...

Friends of Oatland
Jun 11, 20201 min read


The road to motherhood fraught for terrapins
The turtle team, led by Jordan Gray, saves injured turtles and takes them to the veterinarian at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Dr. Mailler

Friends of Oatland
Jun 8, 20203 min read
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Oatland Island Toddler Tuesday is Back! [Virtual Edition]
Ms. Seashell is back and she's bringing Toddler Tuesday to you!

Friends of Oatland
May 26, 20201 min read


WTOC Savannah: Friends of Oatland Island bring “FOOventure” to your home
From wolves to snakes and most recently armadillos. Taking time to educate their viewers. Asking questions and answering yours.

Friends of Oatland
Apr 15, 20202 min read


DNR awards six Wildlife Viewing Grants
www.Georgiawildlife.com Grant projects announced recently by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will improve public...

Friends of Oatland
Mar 14, 20202 min read


Spring Fest: Sheep to Shawl
March 7th from 10:00am-2:00pm Oatland Island Heritage Home Sites From the sheep’s body to the finished wool product! Observe and...

Friends of Oatland
Feb 25, 20201 min read
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