Critter of the Month

This month’s Critter of the Month is Marsh, our resident American Alligator (Scientific name Alligator mississippiensis)! Marsh is approximately 3 years old and came to us through Alligator Adventure in Myrtle Beach as a hatchling. We have a special permit through the Department of Natural Resources that allows us to keep her for Educational Purposes until she reaches a length of 3 feet long. When she reaches that length, we will return her to Alligator Adventure where she will live the rest of its life with other alligator friends! We refer to Marsh as a female although you cannot tell whether an alligator is a male or female from outward appearance. We feed her mice and although Marsh is a captive alligator, she still hisses at us from time to time! Come say hi to Marsh the next time you visit the ELC!