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and Welcome to The Yellow River Game Ranch! Stroll along a mile-long trail on 24 wooded acres and encounter over six hundred highly sociable birds and animals indigenous to the state of Georgia. White-tailed deer, bunnies, buffalo, sheep, kid goats, black bears and a bevy of new-born animals are waiting to be fed, admired and petted on a "nose-to-nose" basis. We specialize in "people-friendly" wildlife.
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About the Game Ranch
Located just two and one-half miles east of Stone Mountain on Highway 78, the Yellow River Game Ranch offers a magnificent photo opportunity and a chance to meet wildlife on a close and personal basis.
 Explore the rustic trail where newborn fawns are a delightful favorite during the summer months-- feed deer who come right up to greet you! Huge bears stand up for special treats and our overhead "catwalk" allows an extraordinary view of a very feline cougar. There's the "Billy Goat Gruff Memorial Bridge" and the super popular "Bunny Burrows." We even have one of the largest herd of buffalo east of the Mississippi, roaming in the back meadow! You'll have our animals eating out of your hand-- literally! Their favorite treats are available along the trail. Don't forget to bring your camera and video camera! You'll capture the magical interaction between your children and our Game Ranch animals.
Flood Update: 10/02/09
As you might expect, it has been a little crazy here at
the Yellow River Game Ranch. As our name implies, we are literally perched
on the banks of the Yellow River. And, with last week's rains, the Yellow
River left its banks and came to visit us!
We were forced to close the Game Ranch for several days while we moved many
of the animals to higher ground until the water receded. We are happy to
report that we are open; most of the animals are back in their homes; and we did not
lose a single resident.
We did not escape completely unscathed, however. While General Beau Lee's
"Weathering Heights" mansion was well above high tide, some of the coyotes
were not so fortunate. Their houses just floated away. Most of the trash
cans along the park trail disappeared as well.
You can help us give the coyotes a new home! If you have a durable dog house
sitting vacant, we can put it to good use. The coyotes really like the
plastic ones that are shaped like igloos. We could also use a trash can or
two.
If you would like to contribute, you can call 770-972-6643. Contributions to
our non-profit organization are tax-deductible.
What our visitors are saying about the Game Ranch...
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