CONYERS, GA -- Get outside and go wild at the 2nd Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival presented at the Georgia International Horse Park, August 23-24 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The outdoor festival will provide fun for the entire family as it features wildlife exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities, local performances, children’s activities, arts and crafts. Guests can find many ways to enjoy the outdoors with highlights such as a birds of prey exhibit and reptile show.

The 2008 event will also feature Steve Scruggs, the Snake Master, as he presents snakes from across North America. Wildlife Wonders, as seen on The Discovery Channel, will give guests an up-close encounter with many different wild animals, while educator Carol Brown will tell Native American stories in the living history section. See other native wildlife at the A.W.A.R.E exhibit from Panola Mountain State Park. Guests can learn the basics of flyfishing, archery and hunting with handson demonstrations provided by Venture Outdoors. The living history section will offer a glimpse of the past as reenactors show how Creek and Cherokee Indians lived off the land and how the influence of early settlers changed their lives. Kids can enjoy themselves as they view animals or create their own nature themed artwork at the complementary art and craft tent provided by Stone Mountain Ministries.

The festival strives to promote enjoyment and understanding of the natural world around us through art, crafts, entertainment, demonstrations, fun and games. The festival also highlights the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center. Located just across the street from the Georgia International Horse Park, the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center offers walking trails, observation docks overlooking the wetlands, and a canoe launch.

Admission to the festival is $5 per person with children ages 4 and under free. Free parking is available just across from the festival entrance. For event information or directions to the Georgia International Horse Park, located just off Interstate 20, call the Conyers Welcome Center at (770) 602-2606 or 1-800-CONYERS. Visit The Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival web page at www.bighaynes creekwildlifefestival.com for more information.