Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary

02/12/2026

Please be advised! 🚧

Starting on Monday, February 16, the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary will remain temporarily closed as we continue important work in the area. Please use caution on the trails over the weekend as heavy machinery may be active in the area.

Thank you for your patience and understanding—we look forward to welcoming you back soon! 🌿🐾

02/03/2026

Walterboro Tree Giveaway this Friday!

Thanks to grant funding, the City of Walterboro is expanding our urban forest. Since 65% of land within city limits is privately owned, we’re partnering with residents to help grow our tree canopy — starting with FREE trees for City of Walterboro residents.

Planting a tree in your yard benefits you, your neighborhood, and the entire community. Reserve yours today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by using this link: https://bit.ly/4aaMaDV

08/07/2025

Join us as we celebrate the launch of our new TRACK Trail right here in Walterboro! Created in partnership with the Kids in Parks program, this new self-guided trail is designed to turn an ordinary walk into an exciting, educational adventure for kids and families.

👣 Along the trail, children can explore activity brochures designed to spark curiosity and help young explorers learn about the plants, animals, and habitats found right here in the Lowcountry.

⭐️ Kids who complete TRACK Trail adventures can register their hikes at KidsinParks.com to earn fun prizes and track their outdoor experiences.

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate this new outdoor adventure! 🌲🐢🐞

12/05/2024

Join us on December 6th as we celebrate Arbor Day by planting 2 bald cypress trees at the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary duck pond.

Arbor Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating the importance of trees. It's a time to recognize the vital role that trees play in our ecosystems, from providing oxygen to supporting wildlife.

11/22/2024

Come out on December 6th to help us plant 2 bald cypress trees at the duck pond in celebration of Arbor Day! 🌲

Join us on December 6th as we celebrate Arbor Day by planting 2 bald cypress trees at the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary duck pond.

Arbor Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating the importance of trees. It's a time to recognize the vital role that trees play in our ecosystems, from providing oxygen to supporting wildlife.

09/27/2024

The Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary is closed until further notice due to damage from last nights storms. We will continue to keep you updated.

Thank you for understanding.

04/03/2022

Comprised of over 800 acres of braided creek and hardwood flats, the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary offers boardwalks, bridges, bike and walking trails for viewing natural Lowcountry wildlife and beauty. Spanish Moss drips from Cypress trees and wildflowers abound as you pass a beaver pond, duck pond and butterfly garden. For more information on this and other nature-based tourism spots in the SC Lowcountry visit https://southcarolinalowcountry.com/wildlife-preserves-and-nature-trails/

05/19/2021

11/25/2020

The alligators are excited to see everyone in one short week! We got a quick picture of this guy today while his tank was being cleaned— come check him and the rest of his friends out next Tuesday, December 1st!

10/21/2020

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A lifelong resident of Walterboro, Madison is a 2015 graduate of Colleton Preparatory Academy. She received a bachelor of arts in communications from the College of Charleston, with a minor in political science in 2018.