Visitor Information

Public access to the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center is restricted to ensure ecological conservation and protection of the wildlife sanctuary. Special tours are offered on a regular basis by appointment only.

To check the availability of the tours listed below and make a reservation, please contact the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center office by email at WhamP@DNR.SC.GOV, by phone at 843-546-6814 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm or leave a message on the answering machine. Reservations are required for all tours and there is no charge involved. Weekly Educational Field Trips typically run in most weather conditions but other events may be weather dependent.

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Educational Field Trips

Name: Educational Field Trips
Start: 2023-12-14T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2023-12-14T14:00:00+00:00
Location: Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center

December 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Experience a bus guided tour with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources staff around the 24,000 acre Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center. Participants are introduced to the history of the islands, drive through various wildlife habitats and historic sites, and hear about the legacy of Tom and Jean Yawkey. The activity level of this trip is easy but participants do have to maneuver two floating docks as they board a pontoon boat for a short ride across the Intracoastal Waterway. Participants should bring a bag lunch and drink. Limited to 14 people.

Start Time: Tour starts at 10:00 am but please arrive at 9:45 am
Length: Approximately 4 hours

Details

Date:: December 14, 2023
Time:: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Organizer

: South Carolina Department

Venue

: Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center
: 1 Yawkey Way S
Georgetown, SC 29440 United States + Google Map