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Have An Unforgettable Adventure At This Mississippi Gator Ranch

By Daniella DiRienzo | Published April 09, 2018

If you’re looking for a completely unique way to spend a day, you’ve got to pay a visit to the Gulf Coast Gator Ranch in Moss Point. Fun for the young and old alike, the ranch offers tours, boat rides, and plenty of chances to get up close and personal with alligators. So, if you’re ready to “take a walk on the wild side and visit some of the most beautiful swamp lands in south Mississippi,” read on to learn more about the Moss Point gem.

Open 7 days a week, the Gulf Coast Gator Ranch is located on Highway 90 in Moss Point. Just keep your eyes peeled for the sign.

For only $8, you can take a walking tour of the ranch, which is, of course, home to lots of alligators.

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As you make your way along the protected walkway, you’ll be able to get some close up views of the gators.

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You’ll even have the chance to feed and hold them! Don’t forget your camera; this is an experience you’re going to want to remember.

The ranch also offers swamp tours on high speed airboats.

Suitable for ages 4 and up, the tour will take you on a one-of-a-kind adventure through the surrounding wilderness.

As you "fly" across 105 acres of swamp, you’ll witness alligators, birds, and other marine life.

And since the gators are known to swim right up to the boat, getting close-up views is practically guaranteed.

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Even better, the experienced tour guides are extremely familiar with the wetlands, so they can provide all kinds of info about the area as well as answer any questions you may have.

Fun, exciting, and educational, the swamp tour is perfect for the young and old alike.

The Gulf Coast Gator Ranch is open 8 am – 6 pm during the summer and 8 am – 4 pm in the winter. Keep in mind, alligators don’t move around much in weather below 60 degrees.

Learn more about the ranch in the video below.

Visit Gulf Coast Gator Ranch at 10300 Highway 90 in Moss Point. For more information, call (228) 475-6026 or click here.

So, have you ever been to the Gulf Coast Gator Ranch? Did you know it even existed? Tell us in the comments section.

If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out “These 8 Boat Adventures Will Show You A Side Of Mississippi You Didn’t Even Know Existed.“

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