Visitor Information

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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Birding the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center

Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center 1 Yawkey Way S, Georgetown

Join South Carolina Department of Natural Resources staff for a birding trip through the various habitats on Cat and South Islands. The locations will be determined based on what birds are in residence but will primarily include brackish marshes, managed wetlands and longleaf pine stands. The activity level of this trip is strenuous with several… Continue reading Birding the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center

Educational Field Trips

Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center 1 Yawkey Way S, Georgetown

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… Continue reading Educational Field Trips

Educational Field Trips

Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center 1 Yawkey Way S, Georgetown

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… Continue reading Educational Field Trips