Looking for a little adventure? Take a trip to the Alligator Sanctuary for an animal show your whole family will love.

The Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary is a reptile rescue facility that is open to the public and home to hundreds of reptiles. There are daily guided tours and animal interactions. Walk through the swamp and feed your favorite gators or just watch them as they bask and swim in a reptile paradise.

Make it a field trip and sign up for an Animal Encounter! The unique experience gives people of all ages have an opportunity to learn about animals with a HANDS-ON experience. Each encounter includes the opportunity to hold an animal and have your picture taken with it, as well as spend some quality time with our staff 1 on 1.

Admission to the Alligator Sanctuary is $11.95 per person, kids 2 and under are FREE! Admission includes access to all animal exhibits, amphitheater shows, gazebo, observation deck, greenhouse, and the Godzilla Show.

Alligator Sanctuary

Address: 1698 M 66 Athens, MI 49011

Hours: Open Daily from 11am to 4pm