Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary, Michigan, United States
5.0 (42 reviews) Temporarily closed - Closed until May 1, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Calhoun County Zoos
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Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary is a reptile rescue facility that is open to the public. We are home to hundreds of reptiles who have come to us through adoption, donation, rescue, or from other institutions. We have worked with local and state authorities with animal control needs and we also work with schools and universities with educational programs and internships. No animals are bought, sold, or traded at the Alligator Sanctuary. We provide a comfortable home and care for these animals for the rest of their lives.
Address
1698 M 66, Athens, MI 49011-9322
Mobile
Website
http://www.alligatorsanctuary.com
Working hours
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-16:00
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 10:33
User Ratings
5.0 based on (42 reviews)
Reviews
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5adrianna24sings 5:00 PM Sep 28, 2021
An Amazing Experience, Connect with the Alligators at the Sanctuary Made for Them!
WOW....I will remember my visit here for a long time. This sanctuary for alligators and a couple crocodiles is amazing. I was rewarded with so much valuable information by the owner. My upmost respect to him for having such a wonderful sanctuary for these remarkable alligators who are finally in a place where they receive love and respect. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary and even got to hold a small alligator at the end of our tour. I honor every creature I encountered on this tour and highly recommend a visit to this sanctuary in Athens. This is a one of kind place that has received national recognition for good reason. I learned so much about alligators and enjoyed connecting with them. During our visit we wanted to see them eat but the alligators are preparing for their winter rest and will have to sustain themselves with the food in their tails as they rest during the upcoming months. It was a gorgeous day when I took a tour with my friend and the alligators were enjoying the sunshine so all of them were visible. Such an inspiring experience to see how neglected reptiles now have a home and a better life.
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5Morphy 5:00 PM Aug 6, 2022
Fabulous
We are visiting Michigan and had this on out list of Coll places to visit; it didn’t disappoint, We were expecting to see Alligators in pens not not expecting to see so many and so close. The staff are fantastic, personal and very knowledgeable. You are guided through if want or can wonder around on your own, the feed cups are great and those gators are FAST. My boys loved it, specially getting to hold and gator and get photos. Love that we were not rushed and they do such great work to help protect these amazing animals. Please do go here, recommend +++++
