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THINGS TO KNOW

• Treat all wildlife with respect; you are a guest in this wild habitat

• Do not feed any wildlife, including alligators, deer, turtles, raccoons, birds, and snakes. Call 911 to report illegal feeding activity.

Horton Pond

Located across from Villas by the Sea jekyllisland.com/conservation

Home to a variety of wildlife, Horton Pond features a floating platform for turtles, alligators, and birds to rest. Safely appreciate this habitat from the wheelchair accessible observation deck or Tupelo Trail, a .7 mile trail surrounding the pond.

• No fishing or swimming in lakes or ponds . Do not enter any ponds, lakes, or ditches.

• Maintain a safe distance of at least 20 feet from alligators.

• If you encounter an injured, sick, or dead animal, do not attempt to handle or assist it; please call JIA Wildlife Response at 912.222.5992.