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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The Natural Science Center in Greensboro blew me away! Where else can you enjoy hundreds of fun science exhibits, a world-class small size zoo, amazing rocks, a dinosaur gallery and a thrilling 3D Theater? The center is open daily and admission is $8 adults, $7 children and seniors (Omnisphere movie tickets are $6 extra). TIP! [...]

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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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The Holidays are here! So are Columbia’s most popular family attractions the Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo and Snowville at Edventure Children museum.

The spectacular Lights Before Christmas event is open November 21 through January 3 (except November 26, December 24, 25 and 31) from 6 to 9PM. Admission is $8 adults and [...]

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Thousands flock to Seagrove every Saturday morning for the magic of kilns opening. We’ve got a taste at the NC Pottery Center featuring exquisite work from pre-historic Native American through present day.
The center is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10AM to 4PM. Admission is $2 adults, $1 high school students, free for kids and [...]

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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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Where can you enjoy up-close a 60 feet high waterfall, miles of paved walking trails along a scenic mountain river peppered with benches, swings and picnic areas? Downtown Greenville South Carolina!

Add a kids raving water splashing area and a whimsical garden based on classic children stories. And free outdoor entertainment…and coffee shops and restaurants…and free [...]

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They’ve put the “C” in Cool. I haven’t had so much fun playing in years!
This is the first children museum I had to be politely reminded by the staff that is time to go, the museum is now closed…I was not alone. Moms, dads and even grannies lined up to get a piece of the [...]

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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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Hungry for adventure? This Labor Day take your family to NC Zoo in Asheboro for a wild, fun and rewarding experience! Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors and $6 kids 2-12. Group discounts and combo tickets are available.

Things to know before you go
Plan ahead!
• The zoo park is huge with over 5 miles of trails. You [...]

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