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Alligator Adventure
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#5 of 36 things to do in North Myrtle Beach
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4.5
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Brian B
Beecher, IL24 contributions
More than we expected
Mar 2023
We almost turned around when we saw the price - $32.99 for some roadside attraction? However, we decided to go ahead and we were not disappointed. It was much better than it looked from outside. A lot of animals in nice settings with a lot of information about them. However, the best part were the two young women who did the shows - very informative and great with the audience.
Written March 2, 2023
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youngrenyoung
Springfield, VA5 contributions
So many things to see
Aug 2022 • Family
My two boys (10 & 7) are obsessed with lizards and snakes. We decided to try this place despite living near the (free) National Zoo. It did not disappoint. We got there a little before 6pm which seemed perfect because we were able to do the show and alligator feeding without too many other people around. My boys got to touch a corn snake and a juvenile alligator as part of the wildlife show. They loved seeing all of the different kinds of alligators and crocodiles. Though my oldest could identify most snakes by sight, he was so excited with how many different species they have. Almost every species could be seen in each exhibit and it seemed the alligators were living their best lives. We all really enjoyed it.
Written August 7, 2022
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Dianne P
Jacksonville, NC7 contributions
I think we all learned a few new things.
Oct 2020
We brought our grandsons, ages 12 and 10, for the day and they had a blast! We weren't sure how things would go with this Covid thing, but it was pretty close to normal. Everyone does have to wear a mask. They state that depending on crowds, some of the indoor expos would be closed. We went on a Saturday and everything was open. We even had the chance to see 2 feeding shows. We were there for over 2 hours and the boys never got bored. They do offer senior and military discounts.
Written October 28, 2020
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GreatDaneMomDenver
Little Rock, AR64 contributions
Tourist Trap
May 2022
We visited Alligator Adventure on a very hot day in May. We were a bit taken aback to discover it's located right in the heart of North Myrtle Beach. They have quite the collection of alligators and crocodiles and several other animals, but all in all, it was an expensive tourist trap. The animal show was very lame. Only two animals were discussed. Most of the showtime was taken up with the speaker walking around letting people touch the animals. The alligator feeding was not much either. A few pieces of chicken were tossed out and the gators jumped up to eat it. The grounds were clean and well laid out, but some of the enclosures were lacking. I left the place feeling sorry for several of the animals who live there. In particular, Bob, the gator born without a tail, and Casper, the albino alligator. Neither of them have much of a life because they're tucked away in small enclosures where they really can't do anything except sit there and be stared at by tourists. Heartbreaking in my personal opinion. I would not return there, but others might love it.
Written May 24, 2022
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Little_Homer
Salt Lake City, UT38 contributions
Reptiles and more
Jul 2022
It's mostly self-guided and and they have a couple of events they call shows. You might have sticker shock until you realize they have over 750 alligators and other animals there to take care of (mountain lions, snakes, birds). We went with our adult children. We enjoyed it overall. Younger kids seemed to enjoy it more. Rain gear is recommended for any visit to North Myrtle Beach.
Written July 15, 2022
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Christopher R
Ruckersville, VA179 contributions
Fun but Too Expensive
Jul 2022 • Family
I would've given 5 stars if it was just a little cheaper. $100 for 2 adults and a 4 year old just seems a little too expensive. I also didn't like that you couldn't leave and come back. We've visited Alligator Adventure in the past and been able to leave for lunch and come back, but the folks in the ticket booth said that was no longer allowed. Besides those the price and not being allowed re-entry, this is an amazing place. My son loved seeing all of the animals (way more than just alligators). And we even got to touch a baby alligator at one of their shows. If this was about $20 cheaper for the 3 of us, we would come back every time we visited North Myrtle Beach.
Written July 13, 2022
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Miranda P
Pittsburgh, PA46 contributions
Not worth the cost
Jul 2022 • Family
Was really excited about visiting here but my whole family left disappointed. The “shows” weren’t really shows. The reptile show was just a woman showing and talking about a snake and a baby alligator for 20 minutes. The alligator feeding was even boring. You stand on a pier and watch a guy toss out some chicken. Not really a “show” Wish we had spent our time and money doing something else
Written July 30, 2022
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presley h
Johnson City, TN8 contributions
Save your money for Ripley’s Aquarium
Aug 2020 • Family
The staff was very friendly. It was interesting but for $89 (3 adults), I was not overly impressed. Yes they had several alligators and crocodiles as well as other animals. Maybe it was because of Covid-19 or the time of day we went but there wasn’t much interaction with the animals. I guess I just expected more. I doubt I would do it again and I wouldn’t recommend.
Written August 14, 2020
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Lisa S
New Jersey10 contributions
Disappointed
Jul 2022 • Family
I'm so disappointed and hate to have to write a bad review but our experience was awful. Yes, it was hot but there was hardly anything to see. I traveled with my hubby and 4 young adults (20 - 27) and it was very boring. I feel like I threw $210 out the window. We visited here about 18 years ago and I remember it being different especially the reptile show. Here they only had 2 animals to discuss. Also, the mountain lion and hyena were not visible and as my daughter put it .. the wildlife walk should have been named "2 ostriches up ahead" .. that is all we saw. So, save your money and do something else. Sorry not sorry 🤷‍♀️
Written July 8, 2022
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Michele C
New York City, NY5 contributions
Family alligator adventure
Apr 2021 • Family
My family loved this adventure the staff was very knowledgeable and welcomed any questions a couple 8 year olds had. My granddaughter collects bird feathers one of the zoo keepers was kind enough to go to the animal hospital and came back with 5 different feathers and finally went into the Flamingo exhibit and got her 3 beautiful feathers. I recommend this adventure as a great experience you dont want to miss.
Written April 10, 2021
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