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Wildlife

Wildlife

Jekyll Island is a state park with acres of wilderness. It is not uncommon to encounter wildlife while on the island. Please remember, when you visit Jekyll Island, you are a guest in this wild habitat. Treat all wildlife with respect. Feeding, harassing, approaching, injuring or removing any wildlife, including alligators, deer, turtles, raccoons, birds, and snakes is against the law. In the unlikely event of wildlife attack or a clear and immediate threat to your personal safety, please call 9-1-1.

Wildlife Assistance

The Jekyll Island Authority has staff who are trained and experienced in responding to a variety of wildlife concerns, complaints, and emergencies.  Please contact the resources below if you have concerns about an injured, sick, or dead animal.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Stranded or dead sea turtles and marine mammals
800.272.8363

Jekyll Island Wildlife Incident Reporting

General wildlife concerns 
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