A super good place to buy souvenirs such as books and pictures of the island…read more They have loads of information about the island and the surrounding areas. I got a wonderful map of the area that is very helpful. Check out the information about the carvings in the trees all around the island. They are amazing and it's fun to go and find them all. The employees here are great at giving advice and directions. Parking is all around the building.

We should have come here first -- I'd recommend you do the same…read more Although we stopped by mid way into our stay, we still got to have some questions answered and pick up some additional island info -- including points of interest and maps -- view some of the artwork displayed, and browse some of the items for sale in the shop. The gal who was working the day we stopped by was welcoming and friendly. We had a nice conversation. The only downside is that there are no public bathrooms in the welcome center. We were directed across the street to the municipal building/library. Right outside the museum is one of the islands tree spirits. You can start your search here. Enjoy your visit!

This ReStore store is so much more laid back and real than many near me in Philly. They don't have…read morebox store donations, it's all organic from local donations, which means things get re-used instead of wasting resources on more new sh!t to eventually clog our trash piles. They had a little of everything here. I didn't see tile or flooring like I do at home, but it may be hit or miss. They had tubs, toilets, sinks, vanities, doors, windows, home decor, furniture, lighting, etc. They had more household goods than I see at other stores, so it's a thrift shop too. The staff is very friendly, and helpful. They had 30% off the first week I was there, and 40% off the next week when I returned. I was told the manager usually does a whole-store sale instead of rotating department-only sales like at home. That was great! Items looked fairly priced to me. Some seemed high, some were great deals, but overall a fair price. Remember that manager discount really makes it a much better price too! I saw a lot of cool games, sport items, and some of the light fixtures were awesome and I wish I'd driven down to take them home. I'm sure there are different great finds every time you visit. We visited to check it out to compare to ones at home, and I was surprised to see a few toys, which my son immediately begged to get. First thought was they can't go home on the plane, but for $1 to get a sturdy big bucket ($5 new at Walmart), and $1 for a tractor trailer truck... minus 30% off everything in store, came to $1.50 with tax. Why not? We just donated it back at the end of our stay. I also donated the new unused rolls of paper towels, tp, rubbing alcohol, tissues, and excess Easter egg hunt prizes we couldn't take with us. They can always use this stuff in the bathroom or wherever. Just a thought to all the vacation renters nearby who have to leave things behind. I'm sure the cleaning people have seen so much of it they just throw it out, but it could go to a thrift store or food bank in Brunswick.

As a Christian, it is difficult to find areas to DONATE and MAKE PURCHASES to assist others while…read morestanding firm in my faith. We asked about the front sign stating, HAPPY HOLIDAYS. I asked the cashier if they were going to put CHRISTMAS as the season we are celebrating is the HOLIEST OF ALL DAYS. The birth of our SAVIOR. So many stores have we stopped shopping and supporting. I asked if they were going to change because the ckerk answered, "It is not Christmas. Thanksgiving just ended. She said she didn't care if we shopped and donated at other places because we are just ONE CUSTOMER. BUT we are ONE CUSTOMER that share on ALL social media platforms places that do a job and DON'T back down with cultural world views. Not a complaint. Just areas where we have to do BETTER as a COMPASSIONATE COMPANY.

Every time we visit the island, we make it a point to come and visit. It's so much fun getting to…read morefeed the animals, and it's amazing knowing they've created a safe, loving sanctuary for rescued and retired animals. You can feel the care and heart behind everything they do. A beautiful, peaceful place that brings so much joy!

We heart The Farm at Oatland North!…read more Located at the beginning of the driveway to Cannon's Point Preserve (another great spot), on your right, is a dirt road leading to a wonderful sanctuary for animals! Open every Sunday, 2-4pm, or by appointment. I was so missing "The Farm" the Sunday after my trip to the Golden Isles this year. I visit animal sanctuaries frequently, and they are all wonderful, but this place was especially magical to me. Really positive energy and happy hopeful souls. These are such deserving, but also lucky animals who get to find their forever home at The Farm at Oatland North. Here you will find a bunch of horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, and cats. Dogs have lived here (and probably other species too), but currently those mentioned are the animal residents. You may feed the animals but please make sure you ask volunteers who may eat what. A senior woman was going around with sugar cubes ignorant of (or not bothering to care about) the fact that one of the horses has a heart condition, among other health concerns in other animals. The white donkey, Wonkey, who walks around to meet people, has lost nearly all his teeth, so we made sure to have cooked carrots mushy enough for him not to choke. The volunteers told us that the week before so we took note, but others were just trying to give him anything. If you truly want to show care toward these animals, please think through the foods you give them. The ASPCA offers a whole list of foods toxic to horses, cats, dogs, etc. take a look before you bring foods. Avocados, grapes, onions, and citrus are just a few foods that are completely toxic to most animals. We met volunteers, Sally, Diane, and Leanne, and they were so kind and engaging. Often volunteers at rescues and sanctuaries are kind, but usually preoccupied with all the work they are doing. Not these ladies! They sat and talked with us in the Adirondack chair circle for a good 20min on Christmas Eve, and we saw Sally and Diane again on New Year's Eve, just as friendly and sweet. Our first visit, Sally took us around and gave us backstories on most of the animals. She taught us a lot of horse facts too (my kid now wants a horse). Second visit, we met two of the pigs' "mom" who raised them in her apartment when they were piglets. All of the volunteers have hearts of gold, and I told them I have never felt such calm and loving animals as I did here (and we visit a LOT of rescues, sanctuaries, zoos, etc). We could not have been more impressed with the love and trust between humans and animals at this farm. The horses loved our 8lbs of apples. Diane had a core-er in the office, and gave us a feed bucket to put slices in, which really made feeding easy. Sally had explained we need to use our voice to call Tex over because he's blind. My son loved being patient and using voice to call him over. Tex would paw at the ground for another apple slice. The horses were so excited for the snacks because visiting time is always before dinner served at 4 when everyone leaves. Anything visitors bring are well-loved hors d'oeuvres! The cats are all so loving too. They all look super healthy, but we made sure to wash our hands before going home to our own kitties (we take our kitties to GA), because you can never tell if a cat has FIP, a coronavirus that can be latent in some carrier cats, and deadly in others (I lost a cat to FIP). So pat and enjoy these kitties for sure, just do a COVID-style soap and water scrub before touching your pets at home. This is our 4th year visiting Jekyll and we just found out about "The Farm" even after visiting Cannon's Point our first year! Oh well, wish we'd found them sooner but shoutout to StSiMoms.com for tipping me off to this great place! Love love love The Farm at Oatland North!

Located right by Walmart Supercenter…read more Goodwill on Dec 23 was understandably chaotic with shoppers, and things were a little disorganized by the evening when I was there. Staff had made a big effort to organize things but none of the customers were trying to keep it that way. It was an effort to look through a lot of half-functional stuff to find useful items, though they were departmented, which helps. I did not look long at any department other than bakeware but this was a medium-sized store with a decent volume of items. Visiting Jekyll, I was in need of extra baking dishes for Xmas dinner. Every year our rentals never have enough. I did find a glass bread baking dish, which wasn't exactly what I needed but close enough. Shelves looked sparse but it could've been the time of year. There were a lot of people there shopping. I had never been to a thrift store so close to Christmas so idk if it was for gifts or something like last-minute spare housewares like I needed? I do need to add that no one was available on the floor for assistance and employees were doubled up at registers just to talk to each other. I felt like I was interrupting the ladies to pay.

Amazing service and very helpful service from our staff at our local airport queue today at a very…read moreimportant event with a huge amount in hand and we were delighted that our flight attendant and crew

I went there for a visit on a night time feeding. It was a neat concept. They have to feed the…read moreanimals anyways, so why not invite people to educate and raise money for the sanctuary. The animals seem well taken care of and happy. The have mostly tigers but also a lion and some smaller cats. They even have two foxes and two bears! This is different than a zoo, because they have these animals as a way to save them. Some of them were from private owners and some were form closed zoos. The workers and volunteers were all happy as well.

You've never been to a place like this before... and at first, I wasn't even sure what to expect…read more The sign outside is nicely done, but when you walk in, the tables and chairs look like they're 50 years old... clean and organized, but the area clearly needs an upgrade. But that's actually the point... every dollar this nonprofit earns goes directly to animal care, facilities, and expansion. Nothing is wasted on appearances. And that mindset defines everything about this place. We signed up for a tour and arrived early to walk around a bit on our own. By chance, we ran into Curt Logiudice, the founder and owner of the sanctuary... a remarkable man who has devoted his life to this mission. Hearing him explain how it started, how it's grown, and his vision for the future was inspiring. Watching him interact with the bear they have was priceless... playful, natural, and full of trust. You couldn't tell who was enjoying it more... Curt or the bear. What they're doing here is truly admirable. Their mission is the rescue of exotic animals from serious and often tragic situations. Once an animal arrives at Catty Shack Ranch, it has a home for life. They do not breed, trade, sell, or buy animals. The sanctuary is home to tigers, a bear, lions, pumas, leopards, lynx, foxes, and coatimundis... all cared for with dignity and respect. The guided tour is absolutely worth it. The staff is knowledgeable, the experience is educational, and you get surprisingly close to the animals while still feeling completely safe. The atmosphere is calm, respectful, and not overcrowded. I noticed families with kids whose eyes were wide with amazement... it's that kind of place. This is privately funded, and even veterinarians volunteer their time to care for animals in need of medical treatment. If you see Curt on the grounds... and you probably will... stop and talk to him. His passion, humility, and genuine love for these animals is unmistakable. Please visit. Please support this place. What they're doing here truly matters. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

St. Simons Land Trust is the org trying to preserve as much land as possible on the heavily-built,…read moreSSI. Unlike the state park that is the entirety of Jekyll Island, St. Simons is densely populated, with relatively little greenspace. On a map, most is city grey. Luckily, the St. Simons Land Trust has claimed most of the northern end of the island, and it is a lush sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation. The site where St Simons Land Trust's offices sit, was going to be a Dollar Tree. I know in my tree-hugging heart that this is a better choice, but I do love my DT. That said, SSLT has various smaller properties around the island, some as small as a fraction of an acre. Whatever they can get their hands on, they'll grab, because greenspace is limited, especially on an island. They have information about every preserve or other land holding on the main page of their website, even the smallest ones, that are not developed into anything for the public to visit. They also divulge the funding sources for many of these acquisitions. The staff in the office is very friendly. I called a few times before visiting their properties. All are free, and leashed dogs are allowed at most. They recommended I stop by and pick up a "Passport" for my son, which is a cute little booklet highlighting the special flora and fauna unique to each of their properties, and kids can check stuff off as they go. It's free, and it's very well done, not only to use in the field, but to keep as a souvenir to take home. SSLT is doing great work, and I am excited to watch what they do with their acquisitions, and hope they are able to buy up as much of the remaining land as they can!

This foundation has done amazing work on the island to preserve historic and wildlife spaces. We…read morebenefit by admiring these beautiful spaces with nature paths to explore. Scattered throughout the island are opportunities to go back in time and relish nature havens

I've known Jayne and the family for years. I have adopted pets from her. Jayne is very protective…read moreof all the furbabies. I love the ethics and no kill.

Castaways Pet Rescue is a wonderful non profit organization. I have been a foster with them for 4…read moreyears. They do everything in their power to help as many animals as they can. They offer great support to their fosters. I feel very lucky to have found a rescue that cares for animals as much as I do. Julie S.

Linda has devoted her Life to the Rescue and Welfare of abandoned and abused animals in southeast…read moreGA. She only adopts out pets to people that meet high standards and will provide the precious animal a good loving "Furever" home where it will thrive and live a long, healthy, happy Life.