16 acres. More than 250 exotic animals in natural habitats. Paved path through park, past exhibits. Elevated observation deck allows unobstructed viewing by even small visitors. Lions, tigers, bears, tropical birds, reptiles, exotic felines, hoofstock.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Street address:
12295 State Hwy. 180
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone:
251-540-7720
Fax:
251-540-7301
Schedule:
Open daylight hours.
Mailing:
12295 State Hwy. 180
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Admission:
Free
6700 acres. Hiking: 1-mi./1.6-km loop, 4-mi./6.5-km trail. Large migratory bird stopover Apr., May, Sept. and Oct. Walk on 5 mi./8 km of beach, surf-fish in Gulf of Mexico. Monarch butterfly migration mid-October.
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