I love when I stumble upon a new place to visit that I know will leave my children with wonderful memories!! A few weeks back I took the kids out to Elijay. On the way back I spotted a sign that said Amicalola Deer Park. I pulled over to the side of the road and called John and had him look it up to see if it was open. Sadly it was not, but I told him to save it for me so I could research it when I got home. A few days later I did.
Once I viewed their website I knew immediately that it was a place we needed to visit. I could tell by the photos and video that this was a place the Greeneteam would love, a place that they would want to go back to, and a place where memories could be made.
Today the weather was gorgeous so we headed that direction to see the park for ourselves. The Greeneteam was excited and wondered if they would get to see a deer up close. I told them I was pretty sure they would!!
Happy to report that I was right. The park is wonderful. It is a laid back rescue center for more than 150 Deer and other animals. When we pulled in we were met by llamas, a dog, baby goats, deer and more. The workers were all friendly. Our instructions were simply to go buy some deer feed, and explore until the next hay ride came around.
I did not even make it out of the port o potty and the kids were yelling "look mom look!" Makenna was petting a dear in the stream and Carson was petting a beautiful big white dog. Excitement was in the air!!
We walked over and bought our deer feed. We then caught a SLEIGH HAY RIDE to see deer and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. They drove us out to a big field. We then got to feed the bucks, does, and babies. They came right up to the sides and were eating right out of our hands. I would love to have been allowed to get off but I guess the BUCKS were too rough to let us do that. DARN!! Maybe during different seasons you would get to experience that. Not sure??? I think that will be a question for the next time I visit. The kids loved being so up close!
Once we left the deer we headed over to Santa's cabin. (part 2 still to come.. I think it deserves it's own special post so when I finish this one up I will blog about our visit with Santa.)
The next part of our adventure was heading out on a smaller tractor to visit and see some other animals. We saw 2 wolves, Emu's, deer, pigs, and baby horses. The kids loved when we were able to get off the tractor and go to the fence to feed and be up close to them. Nothing like a baby deer nibbling from the palm of your hands. Even Jack, my non loving animal guy had to SMILE!!
Entry into the Amicalola Deer Park.
Makenna petting a deer. We had only been here 5 minutes and she had found a friend.
Carson watching the deer from the side of the stream. The deer came up and ate from his hand.
Maddie telling her llama friend "just a minute I am getting you some".
Jack having fun feeding the deer!!
Believe it or not there was more to our adventure. When we arrived back to the main area Channel 2 News was filming for their T.V. series Georgia's Hidden Treasures.. (part 3 of my blog post)
I would highly recommend Amicalola Deer Park. If your children love animals and love being outdoors this is a wonderful adventure.
I know today the Greeneteam thought they were Living the Life!!
Amicalola Deer Park is located West of Amicalola Falls on GA Hwy 52 at mile marker #3. It is 25 minutes from the N.GA Premium Outlets.
www.amicaloladeerpark.com
Admission Prices:
$8 donation adults
$5 donation kids
Under 3 is Free
$5 Seniors
Open Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 19th 11-5pm
* I feel it is only right to say that I did not pay admission into the park today. I agreed to BLOG about my experience at the park and share the information from my visit.
The opinions are solely mine based on the experience my family had today.
The team in front of this year's winner. She was from Austell, GA and won with a set of Russian Nesting Dolls. They were gorgeous. 
