Top Places to Explore Wildlife in Myrtle Beach

Kids who love animals will love to explore Alligator Adventure located at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. Experience family fun as you see tons of gators, gray wolves, rare snakes, kangaroos, and crocodiles too!

Ripley's Aquarium, located at Broadway at the Beach, is filled with spectacular wildlife! Ride a 330-foot conveyor walkway through a windowed acrylic tunnel filled with a reef filled with thousands of different types of incredible ocean life - giant sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and moray eels so close you can touch them! There is a Penguin exhibit with special encounters for you to interact with the cutest penguins around and a new sloth exhibit with two of the cutest two-toed sloths around. 

Did you know that the Myrtle Beach State Park was the first State Park established in South Carolina? Located in downtown Myrtle Beach, this State Park is home to hundreds of species that are protected by the park. Kids can sign up for camps and explore the park all year long! 

Take a day trip to Brookgreen Gardens Lowcountry Zoo in Murrells Inlet to see alligators, eagles, deer, and horses. You will also enjoy internationally-acclaimed sculptures amid local flora and 300 species of South Carolina water birds. While you are there, stroll around the sculpture gardens to take in the natural beauty of southern oak trees drapped in moss and gorgeous flowers.

The Center for Birds of Prey is an avian conservation center located just south of Georgetown that offers educational classes for kids of all ages as well as a rehabilitation center and clinic for injured birds. This center supports research for various bird species all across the country. 

Pirate's Voyage Dinner and Show offers an exhilarating experience, immersing guests in the swashbuckling world of pirates with thrilling acrobatics, captivating performances, and a feast fit for buccaneers. The show features spectacular displays of agility and skill, with performers portraying daring feats and epic battles aboard a replica pirate ship. Adding to the enchantment are the majestic macaw birds, soaring through the air in vibrant hues, and the playful antics of sea lions, delighting audiences with their charm and charisma. It's a night of adventure, entertainment, and delicious fare, making it a memorable outing for all ages.

Professional Myrtle Beach area Dolphin Jet Ski and Boat Tours will lead you to the best possible dolphin-viewing sites in our area! Relax and get up close to natural dolphin feeding areas with the dolphins, turtles, and other wildlife often just a few feet away! Be sure to check out Express Watersports for their 1.5 hour dolphin sightseeing tour!

Much of Huntington Beach is now registered under the South Carolina Heritage Trust Program to help preserve its nature. Visitors may spot pelicans, spoonbills, alligators, nesting loggerhead sea turtles, and minks, among other wonders!

Paddle through pristine saltmarshes and observe wildlife on a kayak tour with J & L Kayaks! They offer tandem and single kayaking adventures, as well as a sunset paddle. Don't forget your cameras - you are sure to see beautiful views and amazing wildlife up close! 

Experience the coastal magic with Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet cruises, including unforgettable encounters with dolphins and mesmerizing sunset sails, fishing charters and jet ski rentals. Don't miss out on the adventure with Crazy Sister Marina & Fishing Fleet.