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KANGAROO CONSERVATION CENTER (KCC)

           2009 GENERAL VISITOR POLICY

                         

Beginning August 1, 2009, we will be offering our “KangaRanger Ride & Wander” on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. Limited availability; Purchase tickets online in advance to reserve your spaces. Visitors may arrive at any time after 10 am to enjoy our hiking trails, paths, exhibits, and shopping either prior to or after your reserved KangaRanger Ride time.

Click BUY TICKETS HEREto verify days of operation, available times of the “KangaRanger Ride & Wander,” and to purchase tickets.

“KangaRanger Ride & Wander” is available on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday.    

Space is LIMITED, so purchasing tickets online prior to your visit is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to reserve your places.

                                                                       Online & InStore Prices

                                                      Adult   $26.00 (age 18+)

                                                                                                                  Senior $25.00 (65+)

                                                      Child   $20.00 (age 5-17) 

                                                                        Children under 5 not permitted                        

                                                                        Plus 7% Georgia Sales Tax

Ticket Cancellation policy: All ticket sales are final.  Unused tickets are not valid after date on ticket. If, for any reason, it is necessary for KCC staff to cancel an event, we will allow visitors to reschedule or receive a refund for pre-purchased tickets. 

 

CHILDREN: Minimum age for admission is 5 years old; No exceptions. Tickets purchased for an underage child will result in an invalid non-refundable ticket. Our staff reserves the right to question the age of any child who appears underage. We use standard height and weight charts. All children (17 years and under) must have an adult accompany them at all times while at KCC. Adults are responsible for the behavior of all children in their party.

 

VISITOR CONDUCT: For the benefit and safety of all our visitors and our animal collection, horseplay, littering, shouting, running, visitors feeding animals or throwing objects is NOT allowed. KCC staff reserve the right to enforce our policies and order anyone not following our rules to leave the facility immediately and no refunds will be given.

 

KCC IS A SMOKE-FREE FACILITY; NO SMOKING PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES.

  

Plan your Outing:

 

DRESS CODE: Please dress appropriately for a public outdoor adventure and for the “seasonal” weather. Shirts and shoes are required to be worn at all times. Some paths are mulched or grassy on natural hilly terrain so wear sturdy appropriate footware. For visitor convenience, the Aussie Outpost offers for sale single use packets of sunscreen and inexpensive rain ponchos.

 

RAIN/WEATHER:  The tour will be held rain or shine. Please remember that weather can sometimes be unpredictable. In the rare event of severe weather or other unexpected occurrences or emergencies, KCC staff reserves the right to cancel any tour, event or activity. In such circumstances, refunds will be issued if deemed appropriate by KCC staff. For safety reasons, umbrellas are not allowed to be used while riding on the KangaRanger truck.

 

FOOD CONCESSIONS: The Aussie Outpost offers for sale a variety of light snack items (including hot pretzels, microwaveable pizzas, fresh popcorn, Dipping’ Dots, ice cream, chips, light snacks and soft drinks). All proceeds from shop sales help to fund the Center.

 

PICNIC BUTTERFLY GARDEN: Convenient to the parking area, and just behind the Aussie Outpost Gift Shop, our picnic area offers numerous tables in a shady garden overlooking a kangaroo habitat. Food and drinks may be purchased in the Aussie Outpost or visitors may bring their own prepared food (no grilling/cooking for fire safety reasons).

 

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Visitors must be able to walk a minimum of 1/4 mile. To fully enjoy all the Center’s exhibits and walking trails, plan on walking 1 mile plus. Some paths are unpaved, mulched, and hilly and are not handicap accessible due to natural mountain terrain. Our KangaRanger truck can be accommodated to carry one wheelchair per ride; KCC must be notified at least one day prior to your visit for truck preparation.  Visitors in wheelchairs, using walkers, canes or having other special needs’ must have an adult in their party to assist them as needed at all times while on KCC property. This is a requirement for admission. KCC is not responsible for and cannot provide escorted assistance to special needs’ visitors during their visit.  Upon arrival at KCC, visitors with mobility or special health needs will be required to sign a liability waiver.

 

AUSSIE OUTPOST: Our Aussie-themed giftshop offers for sale a collection of unique gifts, quality souvenirs, toys, clothing, jewelry and other nature-related items. All proceeds from shop sales help to fund the Center.

 

PETS:  Pets are not allowed on the premises for the health and safety of our animal collection. We request that you leave your pets safely at home. Please do not leave your pet(s) inside a car in the parking area. Pets can die in an overheated car.  KCC is not responsible for the condition of any pets brought into our facility against our regulations. Visitors will be legally liable for any damage/injury to KCC staff, visitors, personal property or animal collection caused by their pets.

 

OTHER ZOO MEMBERSHIPS: As a special courtesy to AZA members and members of AZA zoological facilities, we offer 10% off merchandise purchases from the Aussie Outpost Gift Shop. (This is for the cardholder only, must show card and I.D. prior to purchase.) There are no discounts for admission prices.

 

Thank you for your interest in the Kangaroo Conservation Center.

Your admission and giftshop purchases support our Center and our animal conservation programs.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

2009 KCC Visitor Prices/Policy subject to change without prior notice.

 

Kangaroo Conservation Center reserves the right to cancel the day’s activities, events or tours, at any time, for any reason. Kangaroo Conservation Center and any of its owners, officers, employees, agents, licensees, or representatives are not responsible for any and all liability for injuries, death or for the loss of or damage to property, however occurring at our Center. Visitors are expected to take all prudent precautions, as at any public facility.