Rock City Gardens has developed a partnership with Amicalola Deer Park to revitalize the attraction’s own Fallow Deer Habitat. Rock City's White Fallow Deer are currently vacationing at Amicalola for their breeding season while construction is underway on their new habitat. In April, the Rock City White Fallow Deer, along with additional Fallow Deer, will be re-introduced to their new habitat visible from the wooden deck past Fat Man’s Squeeze.
The combined efforts of these two organizations also benefits Amicalola Deer Park in aiding their animal rescue efforts of injured and abandoned animals, as well as its outreach ministry for special needs children called Rainbow Nation.
“I want to thank Rock City Gardens for giving us an opportunity to help in the revitalization of what I think is a substantial part of their organization,” said Sean Smith, founder of Rainbow Nation, Inc. “We are grateful to share our knowledge in bringing restoration to the deer herd by creating this new deer habitat at Rock City Gardens.”
Amicalola Deer Park began in 2003 when Rainbow Nation stepped in to protect and rescue a large herd of exotic deer. This 1200-acre park is nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains along the headwaters of the Amicalola River. It serves the needs of 150 rescued animals, primarily Sika and Fallow Deer, as a place of retreat, restoration, recreation, preservation and conservation.
Amicalola Deer Park is now a toured facility offering many special events throughout the year to promote awareness and funding for their mission.
For more info on all they have to offer, visit www.amicaloladeerpark.com.
Rock City Gardens believes strongly in continuing its environmental efforts, conservation and stewardship. Rock City is one of the South’s most popular natural attractions. Known for its unique geological and botanical wonders, the enchanted, 4,100-foot walking trail is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, a 140-foot waterfall that cascades down Lookout Mountain and the Swing-A-Long Bridge that spans nearly 200 feet. Visit www.seerockcity.com for more info.