Frequently Asked Questions

You can book a guided tour by texting us at (912) 410-7476, emailing us at hoperanchgvs@gmail.com, or private messaging us on Facebook @HopeRanchGVS.

For now, Hope Ranch is sticking to guided tours that way we can educate all guests, and maintain safety for you and our animals! Although, stay tuned for some special events coming soon that we are planning that will be different that our everyday guided tours.

You will pay at the time of your arrival. It is $18 per person and 2 & under are free.

When you reach the blue and white fence on the dirt George Hurst Road, you will know you have made it! Enter through the black gate, and park in front of the white house.

We ask that you plan to arrive on time of your scheduled, guided tour! Your tour will depart no later than 10 minutes after your scheduled time.

You can bring snacks and drinks for yourself, weather appropriate clothing, and strollers/wagons/wheelchairs if needed.

You will be able to pet, feed, and hold some of our animals, although there are encounter restrictions in Georgia for other animals such as our monkeys and sloth.

We will provide food that you can feed our animals on your tour, but you are more than welcome to bring unopened fruits and veggies to donate if you would like! Most of our animals love apples and carrots.

The tours typically last about 1.5-2 hours.

Yes, and encouraged if needed! There is quite a bit of walking to do at Hope Ranch and we want everyone to be comfortable! Our isles contain loose sand, but most wheels do just fine.

We encourage everyone to wear comfortable shoes and clothes they do not mind getting a little dirty. Our goal is for every child to leave with a little bit of dirt on their feet!

We gladly accept volunteers! For serious inquiries, send us an email at hoperanchgvs@gmail.com with a little information about yourself and what the volunteer hours are for.