We don’t have to go to the zoo or a fancy animal park. Just sit in a rocking chair on our front porch and enjoy the show. Every week we get a “friendly” visit from our furry, scaly or feathery neighbors: deer, rabbits, racoons, opossums, snakes (non venomous thank God!), foxes, turtles, turkeys, geese, and [...]

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If it’s the end of April in Columbia then it’s time for Sparkleberry Fair! This year we went for the first time. What a pleasant surprise! Imagine a smaller, less crowded and more fun State Fair. Parking was $5, individual food items and rides about $3-4 ($25 for unlimited rides). The best activities were free: [...]

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Brookgreen Gardens is a great place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the kids. There is something for everyone: amazing sculptures by American artists, magnificent gardens, historic plantation artifacts, rare farm animals, and native wildlife.
This post highlights what’s fun for kids at the Brookgreen Gardens’ Lowcountry Center. Remember to pick up the Brookgreen Detective [...]

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Visiting the live TIGERS Preservation Station at Barefoot Landing is one of the most exciting things to do in Myrtle Beach. You get literally nose to nose with the world’s most amazing cats. Best of all it’s free!
During Spring the tiger exhibit is open from 4PM to 6PM (weather permitting, best to call ahead (843) [...]

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What can you do in winter at Myrtle Beach? Plenty!
First, take advantage of the many resort specials.
We went with the $29 per night oceanfront room (that’s right!) at the popular Springmaid Beach resort.
Yeah, it’s a little old, but you get gorgeous ocean vistas, free access to the historic Springmaid pier, free high-speed [...]

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This year I revisited my favorite beast, Utan the King of Crocs and most famous VIP of the Alligator Adventure zoo in North Myrtle Beach.

The one ton, 20 foot long crocodile continues to captivate visitors without moving a finger! He lets his monster teeth do the talking.

I’m always fascinated by his alien scruff tough looking [...]

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Recently my daughter and I returned to Alligator Adventure zoo park at Barefoot Landing. Although the place is still a top Myrtle Beach family attraction, I was less impressed. The 3rd time proved not a lucky charm…

The Good
• Utan is still the King of Crocs, the largest crocodile to be exhibited in a zoo in [...]

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What better way to spend the afternoon (and only $8 total) than swimming with sharks, sun-bathing with alligators, twirling with seahorses and chasing dart frogs in the lush tropics? The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher delivers!

Although is not as big as Ripley’s in Myrtle Beach, it still one of the most fun and affordable aquariums [...]

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Elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes, gorillas and chimps trumpeting, roaring, growling and napping…Yes, it’s Africa! Not to be outdone by its northern cousin, Africa features incredible wildlife and entertainment in one of the most beautiful and open spaces in the country.
My favorite is the elephant exhibit, a relative pachyderm paradise. Although is not the wild African [...]

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Kids love the new Honey Bee Garden at NC Zoo North American habitat. Watch a living bee hive, get the inside scoop on the colonies and learn about the wonderful benefits of honey!

Honey Bees are the most important insect pollinator in the Carolina. A critical link in the local agriculture, they help sustain $200 million [...]

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