Huntington Beach State Park is a remarkable place of varied habitats. A freshwater lagoon is home to marsh hens and alligators. A salt marsh is a nursery to abundant plants and animals. The dune-protected beach is bordered by sea oats and a maritime forest offers the shade of loblolly pines.This 2,500-acre park is considered one of the finest birdwatching domains on the East Coast. Among the waterfowl are the great blue heron, snowy egret, oystercatcher and eastern brown pelican.A nature trail extends through the forest and winds along boardwalks in the marsh, where visitors view alligators from observation decks.Two campgrounds provide 133 sites near the beach. There is surf fishing or fishing from a park jetty.Of historic interest is Atalaya, the palacial former winter home of noted American sculptress Anna Hyatt Huntington, which is open for tours year-round.

At Alligator Adventure you’ll find yourself face to face with nature’s fiercest and most beautiful animals. Located adjacent to Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, one of South Carolina’s most outstanding tourist attractions, Alligator Adventure is one of the largest facilities for reptile life in the world. During your visit to the park you will be guided through beautiful natural swamps and marshes, where you’ll encounter an amazing array of reptiles, lizards, turtles, giant frogs, and exotic birds from around the world!There is always something to see and do at Alligator Adventure. Visit us for a fun filled event for the entire family on your next vacation to the Grand Strand. Alligator Adventure is Naturally Wild, Naturally Educational and Naturally Fun. Admission for Adults is $14.95, Seniors $12.95, Children ages 4-12 are $9.95, discounts are available, and children 3 and under get in free!

Now this is one of the most interesting sites of the Grand Strand. Unlike any other place in the United States, at the Butterfly Pavilion you can learn about unique insects and creatures first hand. Where else can you find yourself surrounded by tens of thousands of butterflies and learn about entomology?

Get Wild about Wildlife!  Travel to exciting ecosystems:  the Salt Marsh, Cypress Swamp & Fresh Water.  See the egret, great blue heron, american bald eagle, osprey, wood stork & ibis.

See life differently! Discover Ripley’s Aquarium, South Carolina’s most visited attraction and winner of the 1999 Governor’s Cup.

Come face to face with huge, deadly sharks on a 330 ft. underwater glide pathPet a Stingray or hold a horseshoe crabEnjoy thrilling hourly dive showsAttend fascinating educational presentations or campsExperience interactive hands-on exhibits for all ages

This series will give you  the opportunity to explore the mysteries of the Carolina coast as park naturalists lead you into the fascinating worlds of wildlife, ecology and history.  You can study the diverse ecology of a salt marsh, get an up-close look at an american alligator, use a seine net to collect some of the unusual sea creatures that inhabit the Atlantic Ocean or tour the Huntington's castle, Atalaya.