Center for Wildlife Education

The Center for Wildlife Education at Georgia Southern University is a university-based wildlife destination centered on Georgia's native fauna and environmental education. Its programs connect visitors with wildlife and explore the relationship between people, animals, and their habitats. The center also includes the Lamar Q. Ball, Jr. Raptor Center, giving birds of prey a particularly strong role in the visitor experience.

The grounds include native habitat areas, a wetland reserve, nature trails, and exhibits featuring raptors, reptiles, amphibians, waterfowl, and wading birds. Wildlife programs add a more structured element to a visit, with presentations focused on topics such as Georgia wildlife, wetlands, and birds of prey. The combination of live animal encounters, outdoor habitats, and educational programming makes the center especially suited to travelers interested in regional wildlife and ecology rather than a large traditional zoo.