The Alligator Adventure is a must see when you visit North Myrtle Beach.
Housed in the beautiful Barefoot Landing shopping center right in front of famous live music hangout The House of Blues 
, the self-proclaimed "Reptile Capital of the World" is a guaranteed couple hours of wild, educational and fun times for the entire family.
Tips to know before you go
1. Avoid "the alligator fatigue" (there are hundreds spread throughout the zoo) and start your tour at the other end of the park.
Here you'll meet the park's most beloved guest, Bob, the alligator without a tail. Born right here at the zoo he is well taken care off. Check out "The Swamp White Ghost" albino alligators. Legend says 
it will bring you good luck if you see one in the wild.
Other notables: the fake Gharial and the real funny looking chinese Alligators. You can also catch a glimpse of live medical action at the animal hospital.
2. Plan your visit after Spring Break if possible. This is when the live feedings start (alligators don't eat anything during the winter!). As you can imagine the first feeding days of the year will be quite animated. Best time of the day is between 11:00 AM (first feeding) and 1:00 PM (when Utan, the King of Crocs eats). Feeding shows are every 2 hours.
3. Young kids have a blast at the Reptile Show when they can pet snakes, turtles and a baby alligator. Nearby is a snack food stand. If you promise them ice cream they will wait quietly for the show to start.
4. The giant Galapagos turtles are also very popular with children of all ages. The "big puppies 
with shells", love attention and are always on the move. Charlie the male turtle is about 450 pounds. At 40 years old he is considered a teenager, just barely ready to mate.
5. You can get your second day at the park for free. Make sure to check your ticket at the gate before you leave. You can also save a buck or two if you buy your ticket online ahead of time.
Utan, The King of Crocs is by far the park's main attraction . At 20 feet long and weighing in at more than a ton, he is the largest crocodile to ever be exhibited in the United States. In case you're wondering his jaws bite pressure is a mind bogglin 5 tons PSI!
The fully air-conditioned reptile amphitheater, considered one of the best reptile houses in any zoological park, houses an impressive
assortment of exotic snakes, like the giant Green Anaconda. The world's largest snake it can reach an estimated maximum length of over 37 feet. Other cold-blooded cuties are the Retriculated Python (which rivals the Anaconda in size and occasionally preys on deer), the beautiful Green Mamba and the magnificent albino Phyton.
The colorful blue and gold macaw may chat with you if they are in a good mood.
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