Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

Category: Zoo

Address: 1698 M-66, Athens, MI 49011, USA

Phone: +12697294802

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–4PM

Monday: 11AM–4PM

Tuesday: 11AM–4PM

Wednesday: 11AM–4PM

Thursday: 11AM–4PM

Friday: 11AM–4PM

Saturday: 11AM–4PM

Reviews

Jessica Medemar (Jessie)

Jun 18, 2022

It is small, but a lot of fun. The Godzilla and Medusa show was amusing and fun. Feeding the gators was a lot of fun too. I think the absolute best part was feeding the tortoises. You get to be right in the tortoises habitat; they appear to really like people feeding them and brushing their shells. My family and I really enjoyed our visit.

James Mills

May 24, 2022

Absolutely fantastic experience for the whole family! We had a Guided tour from Cindy who was super knowledgeable and kind and was able to teach us a lot about all of the animals. We also had Phoenix got us food and took us in with the tortoises. Afterwords he took us and caught a yong gator for us to hold and on our way out was kind enough to get the redtail boa out for us to hold and see. Alex did an awesome educational show with their two biggest gators Godzilla and Medusa. It was especially nice of them to do the show seeing as it was just us there at the time. An amazing experience and definitely worth a visit!

Shannon Milliman

May 24, 2022

This was so much more than we expected. We had a tour guide named Cindy who led us through the whole place. Then we had Phoenix who was nice enough to get us food to feed the tortoises and got out a alligator for us to hold and pet. And as we were in the gift shop getting ready to leave Phoenix came back with a red tail boa for us to hold and pet. And we had Alex that did the Godzilla show even though it was just us. He still got in Godzilla's enclosure with him and his girlfriend Medusa and did the alligator presentation show for us. This is really an awesome place You should check it out.

Caitlin Tariqulov

Oct 6, 2021

We visited the sanctuary on 9/19 after I had been following them on Facebook for months. Let me just say, it did not disappoint. Alligators are one of my most favorite creatures and to have a place like this in our state is awesome. The …

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Questions & Answers

Do you get to hold a alligator

Lisa Lupini | Apr 4, 2020
That Dude | Apr 5, 2020

If you pay for the encounter yes

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What is the cost to get in

Jana Gilmore | Apr 5, 2019
Ken Hunley | Apr 6, 2019

Age 0-2 FREE Age 3-59 7.95 Age 60+ 6.95 Teachers 6.95 EMT, Police, Fire 5.95 Military and Dependants 5.95 Extras: Hold a small alligator or snake 5 per person Feed the alligators and turtles 8, 12, 15 Different size feeding containers.

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What is cost to go in?

Wendy Strong | Apr 5, 2019
Robbie June | Apr 6, 2019

Its $7.65 idk if thats thw exact but its $7 something. Its free fot kids 2 and under. Seniors get a discount

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Is it worth going to (will the children be miserable and stuck outside) if there is a prediction of rain that day?

Matthew Kahlert | Oct 6, 2021
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary (Owner) | Oct 7, 2021

The alligators will usually hang out in the water and still eat the food if you come on a rainy day. If it is a cold and rainy day, then the alligators won't really do anything. We definitely recommend coming on a sunny day.

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Do we need to make a reservation?

Dawn Jackson | Sep 6, 2021
Alicia Brady | Sep 7, 2021

Nope, but I ordered tickets before we went!

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What do you do with alligators in the winter?

Virgil Green | Jul 8, 2021
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary (Owner) | Jul 9, 2021

This is our number 1 question here at the sanctuary. Come visit us and we will show and explain. David

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can you adopt an alligator because i really love alligators and i want one really really bad

Klayton Wells | Jun 8, 2021
Angelina Kelly | Jun 9, 2021

We have a number of alligators up for sponsorship/adoption. The animal stays at our facility, but you can name one that doesn't currently have one and we send you a picture and a certificate of adoption. We did not recommend them as pets, that's why we have so many. All of our animals were pets that their owners didn't want any more.

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can you adopt a alligator

Klayton Wells | Jun 8, 2021
Angelina Kelly | Jun 9, 2021

We do have sponsorship opportunities where your can name an alligator or donate to a specific animal, but it does not leave our property.

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Is there any available job openings

Link Kowalski | Apr 4, 2021
Aaron Rawlings | Apr 5, 2021

Not for sure

Do you have to pay for tickets online.. it tells me I have to pick them up and I live like an hour away!?

Kayla Marble | Apr 4, 2021
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary (Owner) | Apr 5, 2021

Just buy them when you arrive.

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Which is closer to Athens mi battle Creek are coldwaters

Rick Don | Apr 4, 2020
Bobby Atkins | Apr 5, 2020

Battle creek is closer

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Is this a year round place to visit?

Jamie Lewis | Apr 4, 2020
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary (Owner) | Apr 5, 2020

We are open on weekends only during the months of November through March, but watch the website for updates and changes..................David

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How long has this place been there?

Barbara Blades | Apr 4, 2020
Pamela Miller | Apr 5, 2020

It's a must see. The guides are amazing. I've been there several times and learn something new ever visit. I'm pretty sure the sanctuary opened 11 years ago.

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Can the alligators (small/young) be brought to events?

Jordan Murrell | Apr 4, 2020
Jeff Hawver | Apr 5, 2020

Yes

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What is there to do?

Lorren Johnson | Apr 4, 2020
Pamela Miller | Apr 5, 2020

I have taken children from ages 2 - 72. Everyone has loved it. I learn something new every time I go. A wonderful place to spend a few hours.

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Is October a good time to visit the sanctuary

Verna Kauffman | Apr 5, 2018
A Google User | Apr 6, 2018

Is the ground all flat my mom ant do hills or uneven ground

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