Hand Me Down Zoo Inspires
About Us
We are a 501c3 Nonprofit organization that provides sanctuary for exotics and non releasable state wildlife. We offer many services both at our facility and traveling to your location. we offer party spaces for events, tours, encounters, classes and camps for all ages. We also offer animals for film and photography sets, petting zoos and education presentations.
WELCOME
And thank you for taking interest in our facility!
Its Official!!!! We are back!!! We appreciate your patience as we explored the other side of the world, but we are reopened to the public. As before all tours and encounters are by appointment only. We do not take walk-ins. Book at your leisure through the booking tool on our Facebook page or by calling us at 706-429-4591.
What We Do
Meaningful Work
Community Outreach
Hand Me Down Zoo is dedicated to putting our animal community first. Our outreach programs include pet ownership consults, educational presentations and offering sanctuary to non releasable state wildlife and exotics. Lend a helping hand and join our efforts today.
Education
Hand Me Down Zoo is a leader in assisting the local area learn about wildlife and animals in our pet populations. We promote sustainable ways to co exist with wildlife while protecting our natural resources.
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Join us in our upcoming Kids Going Wild programs as we cover environmental topics using core educational standards.
Rebuilding Our Main Building
Hand Me Down Zoo has come long way since our fire back in April. We finally have the original building completely demoed. A couple minor steps and we will be ready for the rebuild process. We have received our state stamped design and are ready to submit to the county so we can pull permits.
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**UPDATE** We are still working with the county to gain approval to begin our rebuild. We are exploring options to offer tours on the back part of the property but all in good time they say........
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**UPDATE** The main building is up and running with new enclosures and some new and old faces! Come set up your tours today through the booking tool on our FB page or by calling at 706-429-4591.
Highlight:
Our Caring Crew The Book Bunch!
Get to Know Our Amazing Supporters
This amazing group worked in overtime to set up a 50/50 raffle after our fire. They spent weeks hitting the pavement on our behalf to raise over $20,000 for our sanctuary. The funds have offered us the ability to construct new enclosures for those animals that lost their homes in the fire and to pay off remaining medical costs. We love you all for your dedication and support. Even the raffle night was beautifully done with amazing moments we will hold dearly for years to come. Huge thank you the following individuals for making this happen:
Pam Hill, Cheryl Martin, Danielle Rish, Charlotte Trichel, Glenda McAuthur, Karen Brent, Allison Houtzager, Linda Gochenouer, Savanah Durcroq, Martha Martin, Pam Williams, Wayne Martin and Lisa Martin.
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We would also like to thank all of the businesses and individuals for donating and participating in the raffle. We couldn't do it with you!!
WE TRAVEL
Offering traveling Petting Zoos and Presentations
PETTING ZOO
Looking for some fuzzy friends for your next party or festival? Look no further! We offer a large variety of farm and exotic species to travel and set up for your event. From kangaroos to lemurs to sheep and tortoises make your next event a wild one! Petting Zoo prices start at $650
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Contact us for a quote 706-429-4591
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Love animals and love to learn about them even more? Book a traveling presentation. Learn about and meet face to face from the comfort of your living room. Presentations include 5-10 different species that allow for some cuddles while you dive into their world from how they landed in our care to what threatens their native homes. Great for birthday parties for eager learners, home school, scout groups and church events. Presentation prices start at $450
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Need something smaller? Mini packages:
1 animal for $100 for an hour
3 animals for $250 for an hour
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Contact us for a quote 706-429-4591
FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
Needing some excitement in the family photo this year? From bunnies and lambs for Easter to wild cats and kangaroos for Christmas we can bring fur, feathers and scales to liven up your portraits. Bookings start at $100 per hour.
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Contact us today for quotes 706-429-4591
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Contact Us
Donate
Help us continue our mission to assist the animals needing our help. Donations are used to feed, provide medical care and develop enclosures for our many residences. We appreciate your support may it be $5 to $5000. Every dollar helps bring a new and well-deserved fresh start to our animals. Many we take in are from abuse and neglect homes and require veterinary care and years of patience and compassion to live better lives. We are a 501c3 Nonprofit and are happy to provide a tax receipt to you for your donation. We thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
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Send us items from our Amazon Wishlist!! You can send treats or feeds from specific animals. The Wishlist is continuously updated so you can always find the things we need most for all of our residents.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KUPCWXV3ZPT9?ref_=wl_share
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Zelle: Handmedownzoo@gmail.com
PayPal : Handmedownzoo@gmail.com
Address to Mail:
1056 hwy 211 nw
Winder, GA 30680