Located at Highway 17 at Barefoot Landing, Alligator Adventure is an attraction that families simply cannot miss when visiting Myrtle Beach. Usually people would only expect to see alligators and other reptiles on the many golf courses that make the area home. However, Alligator Adventure proves that theory wrong as they host hundreds of the scaly creatures. These animals are as beautiful as they are dangerous. But not to worry, as they are safely behind secure enclosures.
You don’t need to go far to see how much that Alligator Adventure has to offer. Within a few steps of coming through the entrance visitors come across a large, shallow pool filled with hundreds of small caimans. Some of these younger reptiles dart about while others sun themselves on the many rocks. Further down the path, other reptiles are featured such as turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, and numerous snakes both safe and poisonous.
Although Alligator Adventure prides itself on its many gators of great size, it also has many other animals that come from different parts of the world. Large birds include kookaburras and cassowaries from Australia, macaws from South America, and Chilean flamingos. There are also many furry friends to keep the feathered ones company. Spotted hyenas, bobcats, and a collection of lemurs and other primates all have state-of-the-art enclosures and are visible to the public.
Every Myrtle Beach attraction would not be big without having a few highlights to show off, and Alligator Adventure is no different. Some of the animals that you can’t leave without seeing, include a few albino alligators, and the largest crocodile in captivity. You won’t believe how large this animal is until you see all 18 feet of him. In addition to these oddities, there are also regularly scheduled shows throughout the day that will showcase how these reptiles behave in the wild. You will see how they react to certain situations as well as hunt for food. All of these shows are well organized by the trainers to ensure that everyone has a good time.
What makes Alligator Adventure special is that there are not many places to see wildlife in the Myrtle Beach area. The nearest zoo is not very close to the other main attractions, making this place an ideal destination for families that want to plan the rest of their day. Also, many zoos create fake environments for their collection of animals. Alligator Adventure is different in that it is already built on marshland which is the natural habitat for the many reptiles on display.
So come bring the family down to Alligator Adventure and give your kids the thrill of a lifetime. It’s not every day that they will come face-to-face with reptiles quite like this. There will be fun and memories that will last for a long time. Call for ticket prices today!
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