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Explore the natural habitats of more than 400 animals. Elevated viewing decks offer close-up viewing of everything from alligators to wallabies, plus Reptile House, Aviary, Petting Zoo, Gift Shop, Concessions, shaded picnic area.
1204 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores
251-968-5731 Website
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Kayak the Gulf Coast with Alabama Kayak Adventures Inc. Paddle inshore waters and discover native wildlife, or hook the big one on an inshore or gulf fishing trip. "get the paddling you deserve".
251-379-5143 Website |
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See over 150 alligators in their natural environment with an opportunity to feed them! Meet Captain Crunch, the world record holder for bite strength-he's over 13 feet long! Enjoy bird watching and a Giant Snake Safari. Seasonal feeding times: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
19950 County Road 71, Summerdale
251-946-BITE (2483) Website |
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BeachnRiver Kayak Rentals |
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Offering single and double sit-on-top kayaks for self-guided still water floats from a shaded, on-site shallow launch at river's end of the cool, clear, spring-fed waters of the Bon Secour River located just 10 min from Gulf Shores beaches.
18743 Keller Road - Foley
251-971-8359 Website |
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Bellingrath Gardens and Home |
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Visit the 2004 Top Public Rose Garden in the US located at Mobile’s Bellingrath Gardens and Home. After meandering through this 65-acre site, tour the original Bellingrath Home or take a scenic 45-minute cruise on the Southern Belle & Kingfisher as it travels along Fowl River. Daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore
251-973-2217 Website |
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Biophilia Nature Center, Native Nursery & Bookstore |
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Come see carnivorous plants, wildflowers, plant and butterfly nurseries, turtles, forests, and nature library/bookstore with the resident biologist of this private 20-acre ecological restoration project. By appointment only. Biologist-guided tours can be arranged for school groups, garden clubs, families, etc.. at $10/person (minimum 2 people)
12699 County Road 95, Elberta
251-987-1200 Website |
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Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge |
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Take the time to visit Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge during your stay on the Alabama Gulf Coast. It is truly a special place - a place where the scenery is filled with sand dunes, scrub forest, marshes, swamps and simply gorgeous beaches.
Created by Congress 1980, the refuge provides protection to 7,000 acres of important wildlife habitat. It is home to hundreds of species of migratory birds, as well as nesting sea turtles and the Alabama beach mouse.
You can enjoy more than six miles of hiking trails and beach access. Open from sunrise to sunset. 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday
12295 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores
251-540-7720 Website |
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Claude Peteet Mariculture Center/Marine Resources Division |
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The center conducts studies and research that enhance our understanding of the life history of red snapper, various finfish and shrimp.
21055 Waterway East, Gulf Shores
251-968-7576 Website |
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Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuaries |
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The sanctuary consists of 164 acres of maritime forest, marshes, dunes, a lake, swamp and beach. Multiple walking trails, some handicapped accessible, allow the avid birder miles of habitat for spotting neo-tropical migrants.
109 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island
251-861-2120 Website |
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Dauphin Island Fishing Pier |
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850-ft. pier is one of only 2 deep-water gulf piers in Alabama. Due to the offshore migration of sand, the pier is temporarily on dry land. Now includes, benches, picnic tables and steps connecting pier to beach.
251-861-6972 Website |
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