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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Myrtle Beach Safari is not planning to cancel any tours. We are also following the CDC guidelines and taking all necessary health precautions. Should you need to reschedule your tour for a later date, please contact us via email or phone.

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Wild Encounters Tour - Day Safari

Wild encounters tour day safari.

• Starts at $389 per person
• Located at our 50 acre wildlife preserve in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Spend your day with an array of wildlife
• Meet the world's largest big cat - the liger
• Hug Bubbles the African elephant
• Interact with exotic cats and wolves
• Get up close to the fastest land animal - the cheetah
• Bucket list interactions with baby chimps & monkeys
• Experience a 500lb bengal tiger run at full speed below your feet
• Play fun games with the chimp brothers
• Animals vary and cannot be guaranteed

This experience is a fully-guided walking tour

• Starts at 9 am sharp and is over at approximately 1:30 pm
• Reservations are required
• Prices higher on peak dates
• Photographers will be with you all day | Digital copy of all photos included
• No personal cell phones, cameras or video cameras allowed
• Price is the same for adults and children
• Amazing encounter rain or shine
• Complimentary snacks and pizza lunch
• Not wheelchair or scooter accessible
• E-mail confirmation with additional details will be sent after purchase

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Cancellation Policy:

• After 24 hours of purchase your reservation becomes non-refundable. You will be able to reschedule your reservation for up to one year after your original date of purchase. After 12 months tickets expire permanently.
• Any and all changes to your reservation will incur an additional fee. Rescheduling fees vary from $50-$300 per person.

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Wild Encounters Tour - Night Safari

Wild encounters tour night safari.

• Starts at $389 per person
• Located at our 50 acre wildlife preserve in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• An unforgettable experience in the night of the jungle
• Meet a dazzling array of adult Bengal Tigers
• Feed a 500lb tiger a meaty treat
• Hang out with Bubbles the adult African elephant
• Get up-close and personal with amazing monkeys
• Photo opportunities with playful wild-cats
• Learn about our amazing cheetahs
• Roast marshmallows with the Chimp Brothers
• Animals vary and cannot be guaranteed

This experience is located in one central location

• Starts at 6 pm and is over at approximately 9:30 pm (7 pm - 10:30 pm summer months)
• Reservations are required
• Prices higher on peak dates
• Photographers will be with you all day | Digital copy of all photos included
• No personal cell phones, cameras or video cameras allowed
• All ages can attend
• Price is the same for adults and children
• Amazing encounter rain or shine
• Complimentary dinner and dessert bar
• Not wheelchair or scooter accessible
• E-mail confirmation with additional details will be sent after purchase

Cancellation Policy:

• After 24 hours of purchase your reservation becomes non-refundable. You will be able to reschedule your reservation for up to one year after your original date of purchase. After 12 months tickets expire permanently.
• Any and all changes to your reservation will incur an additional fee. Rescheduling fees vary from $50-$300 per person depending on the new date selected.

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“ We got to meet the doc himself and he appears to truly love the animals and so does his staff! ” in 5 reviews

“ We did both the day and the night tour on Saturday and did the private painting with the chimps on Sunday. ” in 5 reviews

“ We did the daytime safari from 9am-1:30pm. ” in 2 reviews

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My wife and I just spent the weekend going here. We did both the day and the night tour on Saturday and did the private painting with the chimps on Sunday. Words cannot express how much we not only enjoyed the whole experience, but the staff/family there is absolutely amazing as well. The amount of care they put into the animals is incredible. If you can; I'd recommend doing both of the day and the night tours. You get a different experience with each one on top of more time with these wonderful animals.

If I could give this review more than five stars I would. Myrtle Beach Safari was the experience of a lifetime, not to be missed. This may be one of the only places available to have an immersive experience with wildlife. Doc Antle and his entire staff were amazing. The animal trainers and caregivers have a unique bond and love with their animals, which is evident by observing their interactions together. The trainers are so knowledgeable about each animal and provided a great educational opportunity to learn about all the different wildlife you interact with on the tour. The staff was so friendly and accommodating, and the facility is immaculate. This is truly a dedicated family who devote their entire lives to the well-being of wildlife. I did both the day and night safari on my visit and both were spectacular. Please do yourself a favor and ignore the negative reviews, as I would not like you to miss an amazing opportunity to visit Myrtle Beach Safari based on the nonsense that is written. I would venture to guess, most of these people that wrote them haven't even visited the facility, because what they are saying is clearly untrue. People are writing reviews based on Netflix. Remember Netflix has to increase views and subscriptions and normal doesn't do that - it has to be jazzed up Hollywood style, that's what sells. This is not a cult or a harem with half -dressed underage girls running around. This is a family, who dedicated their life 24/7 in caring for these amazing animals. There were no underaged staff members at the facility except for Doc's grandchildren. Additionally, there is no animal abuse that you will also read about. These animals all have lush shiny coats, well-nourished with clear eyes which are all signs of a healthy animal. Additionally, if they were abused, they would not have the love or bond with their caregivers which is clearly obvious. They are also not being exploited for a photo op. Yes, you will receive photos with the animals you meet, which is a great memory of your encounter, and of course the wildlife has to be placed in cages or secure enclosures at times, you cannot have grown tigers, 300 pound orangutans, and fully grown chimpanzees roaming free unsupervised with smaller animals and humans, this would be dangerous. Visit for yourself and I am sure you will agree it is an amazing place.

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This place is an absolute SCAM. My mother in law bought her brother a gift certificate for this place in 2019. We all know COVID hit the following year. Shortly after, my mother in law passed away from endometrial cancer. When her brother recently went to use the certificate, he was told he could not because it had expired. Upon calling to complain, he was told that an email had been sent to my mother in law informing her of extending the expiration date of the gift certificate. When he explained she had already passed away from cancer by the time that email was sent the reply was simply, "there is nothing we can do." First..... to put an expiration date on a gift certificate is just bad business. This isn't a $20 dollar experience. This isn't a trip to the movies ...... this is HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. The gift certificates should NEVER EXPIRE. Second..... given the extenuating circumstances of COVID and the death of my mother in law and the obvious inability to check her email since she was gone..... the gift certificate should've absolutely been honored. END OF STORY. Do yourself a favor.... There is plenty of things to do and see in Myrtle Beach. Don't waste your time and money on this place. They obviously don't give a crap about their customers. Their ethics alone should be investigated by the Better Business Bureau.

If you're considering going to Myrtle Beach Safari. Do it!!!! I highly recommend. I fulfilled one of my biggest dreams, to hold a monkey and chimpanzee. The whole experience is incredible. You learn so much. You get to touch almost everything. I loved all of the people working there. You can see how much they love the animals.. You get to take your time with the animals. Today was seriously one of the best days of my life!. Everyone needs to experience this once in their life. Everything that's included in the Safari is amazing.. they took 300 of the most beautiful pictures and that are included in the price. Well worth it.. i can not tell you enough how much I loved this!

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This was an absolutely incredible experience and worth every penny. We did the daytime safari and were there from 9-130, the first hour was a little bit of sitting around and getting to know the place, but then it is constant action at a reasonable pace. They fed us a few times and kept us entertained. The Ligers and Lynx and Wolves and Monkeys and elephant were incredible and the staff was very knowledgeable and caring. If you are in the area, book your safari! It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and I will recommend it to everyone!

This was our first time and it was amazing! The staff was very friendly and always gave clear instructions. They give you drinks and snacks throughout the tour, then do pizza and chips and drinks towards the end. We did the daytime safari from 9am-1:30pm. It is expensive but you get a lot of interactions with the animals and lots to see. It down poured for about 15 minutes while we were there, meeting and learning about Bubbles the elephant. They give you umbrellas if you choose to stay out from the covering, but there is a covered area if you choose not to get rained on at all. This is definitely something that needs to be added to your bucket list!

Absolutely amazing time here! We did the night tour, and after a slow start getting everyone checked it, the tour was fantastic. You can tell the animals are truly loved here and you get to interact with so many. We can't wait to come back and do the day tour!

My family loved there entire day at the Safari and then the highlight was hanging with Bubbles and his beautiful family at there home and taking a dip in the intercostal's waterway, off the hook Awesome memories made that will never be forgotten

I waited for over a year to visit here. It did nit disappoint! The day Safari was amazing. The brought out tons of animals and gave you ample time with them. They also gave you snacks through. It was about 3 hours of pure pleasure and excitement. I have been waiting to see Angada for over a year and he was so cool and fun!! Thank you Moksha for sharing him!! Speaking of Moksha, she was a delight! Super friendly and always smiling! The night tour was fun. There was a campfire with the 2 older chimps but you didn't get to interact with. If you go to visit, which I highly recommend, plan for the day tour. You can also get a photo package which gives you a ton of great photos!!

Amazing! I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought it may be a group thing where there was no real interaction with the animals, but I was definitely wrong. I was really pleased with the amount of interaction with the animals. I won't give a play-by-play of the experience because you need to go experience it for yourself, but I will say you will not be disappointed. Yes the ticket price seems high but I feel like I really got an opportunity to do something I would never be able to do on a multi-thousand safari. This will definitely be an annual birthday tradition. There are snacks and lunch throughout. The grounds are amazing. Don't be thrown off by the dung smell when you arrive...it's just bubbles fertilizing the fields. Only downside: There may be a couple parts of the safari that would be hard for someone to completely participate in if you have trouble sitting on the ground and there are a small flight of stairs to climb (less than 10 steps). Not sure if there was a ramp. The staff is very kind and a lot of fun. They take a ton of pictures of you and those are included in the ticket price - one note is the photos are of your group so if you also want individual pics there is an additional fee. We are doing the night safari in October 2023! Can't wait!

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Safari Lodge Photo Encounters

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• Starts at $200 for one person
• Located at our 50 acre wildlife preserve in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Brief photo encounter with 3 animals
• Meet a chimpanzee, an african-cat and more!
• Animals vary and cannot be guaranteed

This experience is not a tour of our facility

• Photo encounters last for approximately 3-5 minutes
• Reservations are required
• Photographers will be with you during your encounter | Digital copy of all photos included
• No personal cell phones, cameras or video cameras allowed
• All ages can attend
• Price is the same for adults and children
• Amazing encounter rain or shine
• Chips, Soda and Ice cream included
• Accommodations may be made for wheelchair or scooter; please contact us
• E-mail confirmation with additional details will be sent after purchase

Cancellation Policy: After 24 hours of purchase your reservation becomes non-refundable. You will be able to reschedule your reservation for up to one year after your original date of purchase. After 12 months tickets expire permanently.

Any and all changes to your reservation will incur an additional fee. Rescheduling fees vary from $25-50 per person depending on the new date selected.

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Meet Your Guide Dr. Robert Johnson

You will be guided on your safari by Dr. Robert Johnson. Rob has more than 2 decades of experience working with big cats and many other species. He earned a PhD in animal behavior and is an adjunct professor of biology at Coastal Carolina University. Rob has traveled extensively through southern and central Africa for the past 15 years, leading safaris and conducting wildlife conservation work as the Director of International Operations for the Rare Species Fund. During your safari, Rob will help make your trip the adventure of a lifetime and provide you with valuable insight into the numerous animals, people and landscapes you will see.

102 THINGS TO DO IN MYRTLE BEACH 28. Myrtle Beach Zoos & Wildlife Attractions

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Visit zoos in Myrtle Beach to enjoy entertaining and educational experiences featuring all kinds of animals, plus sign up for once-in-a-lifetime encounters. Why settle for watching a bird in flight miles away or a crab scurrying across the sand when there are so many enriching wildlife experiences? Myrtle Beach boasts five zoos and attractions: a reptile zoo, a safari park sanctuary for endangered species, an aquarium, a petting zoo, and an AZA-accredited wildlife zoo, each one with much to offer to nature lovers, kids, or anyone.

Located in Myrtle Beach proper, Ripley’s Aquarium offers an air-conditioned escape for tourists looking for an indoor activity. This popular site showcases aquatic animals with exhibits, educational shows, and events. Other zoos near The Strip include Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet and Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach. These zoos offer encounters worthy of anyone’s bucket list, from feeding safari animals to petting stingrays.

Myrtle Beach has one petting zoo that features many farm critters and miniature-sized animals for children to pet and play with. But if you prefer less cuddly creatures, the reptile zoo includes plenty of fierce and unusual species, and the aquarium has its own host of toothy predators. Whether you love exotic animals, baby farm critters, or creatures in between, there’s a zoo here for you.

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National Geographic, The Travel Channel, and other national and international media outlets have featured these treasured places, and everyone agrees: Grand Strand zoos make vacations unforgettable. View all kinds of habitats, from wetlands to farmlands and underwater worlds, to see who calls them home.

Alligator Adventure

At one of the largest reptile zoos in the world, Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach, you’ll meet the largest crocodile in captivity in the United States. This is the home of Utan, the 2,000-pound, 18-foot, more than 50-year-old croc originally from Thailand. And he’s just one of the hundreds of reptiles. This zoo near Myrtle Beach is also home to bobcats, flamingos, frogs, hyenas, lizards, ostrich, squirrel monkeys, and more!

Lowcountry Zoo at Brookgreen Gardens

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Ripley’s Aquarium

Ripley’s Aquarium is the place to go to see all the creatures that live under the sea. Guests will see sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, and so much more! This Myrtle Beach zoo offers two levels packed with creatures you can come face-to-face with. Be sure to stop by the penguin playhouse to see the adorable penguin colony that calls Ripley’s home.

Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Watch

Blue Wave Adventures offers a one-of-a-kind dolphin-watching experience as the only tour in Myrtle Beach with a hydrophone. Spectators can use the hydrophone to hear underwater vocalizations of bottlenose dolphins. Guests can also spot stingrays, sharks, fish, and turtles while on this cruise.

Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruises

Board the Sea Screamer or Sea Thunder for an exciting adventure out at sea. These two-hour cruises start by winding through the Intracoastal Waterway before reaching high speeds on the open ocean. Each cruise can carry up to 141 passengers and covered seating is available.

Murrells Inlet Bird Watching Eco Tour

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Drive Thru Safari

Eudora Wildlife Safari Park, home to over 300 exotic animals, is located in Salley, South Carolina.  Eudora Wildlife Safari Park allows you and your family to drive through the safari and see animals you normally don’t see every day.  All of the animals that live at Eudora Wildlife Safari have their most recent vaccines, and we are USDA inspected and approved.  Our 3 mile drive-thru safari park is the perfect experience that builds memories to last a lifetime.  We also allow you to hire our animals for birthdays and other special occasions.  As you drive thru the park, make sure to take a lot of pictures and share them to Facebook.  And if you see Mark, be sure to say “Hello!”.