Golabchi Education Center
A state-of-the-art wildlife exhibit and learning space featuring one of the world’s largest private collections—supporting free, standards-aligned school field trips beginning Fall 2025.
About the Center
The Golabchi Education Center is a unique destination for students and families to explore biodiversity, conservation, and responsible stewardship. Through guided experiences, standards-aligned lessons, and interactive exhibits, learners connect classroom concepts to real-world examples.
- Curated exhibits across diverse ecosystems
- Hands-on activities tied to Georgia state standards
- Guided visits led by trained volunteers
Collection Highlights
Global Biodiversity
Specimens representing multiple continents and habitats help illustrate adaptation, food webs, and conservation topics.
Standards-Aligned Learning
Lesson tie-ins for elementary through high school, reinforcing science, geography, and environmental literacy.
Guided Experiences
Volunteer docents lead structured walkthroughs, Q&A, and hands-on activity stations to deepen understanding.
School Field Trips (Free)
Free, standards-aligned visits begin **Fall 2025**. We welcome public, private, charter, and homeschool groups. Our team will coordinate learning objectives, timing, and accessibility needs with the lead teacher.
- Duration: ~60–90 minutes guided experience
- Grades: Elementary through high school
- Group size: Flexible; we’ll tailor rotations
- Chaperones: Encouraged (per school policy)
How to Schedule
- Submit a request with your preferred dates and grade level.
- We’ll confirm availability and recommended group size/rotations.
- Share learning objectives; we’ll align activities accordingly.
- Receive day-of logistics (parking, check-in, chaperone guidance).
Visit Information
Who It’s For
Students (K–12), educators, and youth groups. General public hours will be announced closer to opening.
Hours
Coming soon — School visits by appointment during academic year.
Location & Parking
Columbia County / CSRA area. Detailed directions and parking info will be provided upon scheduling.
Accessibility
We work with schools to accommodate mobility, sensory, and other needs. Let us know requirements in your request.
Guidelines
- Stay with your group and docent
- No food/drink in exhibit areas
- Hands-on items will be clearly labeled
- Photography allowed unless otherwise posted