Title: Waccatee Zoo in Surfside Beach - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Waccatee Zoo Tours and Activities

## Visit Waccatee Zoo

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#### View exotic animalsin their natural habitat at this charming, family-run zoo located in the woodedoutskirts of Myrtle Beach.

WaccateeZoo began in 1988 as the Futrell family's private collection of exotic anddomestic pets. Today it is a 500-acre (202-hectare) property, showcasing morethan 100 different species from around the world.

Simple, naturalhabitats are the focus at Waccatee, which remains a family-run enterprise. Thezoo is located on a private, wooded property and the trails connecting theexhibits run through fields, under tree canopies and over creeks.

Pet baby calves,horses, goats and ducks at interactive enclosures. You’ll also be enchanted bythe large collection of colorful peacocks that roam the park. 

The zoo features alarge African safari collection, including herds of zebras, buffalo, tigers,lions, cougars and leopards. The grounds are a natural habitat and breedingground for many species of migratory birds. 

Don’t miss meetingChico, a lively, 27-year-old chimpanzee, who is one of the zoo’s originalinhabitants. It’s said that he was like a son to the late founder ArchieFutrell.

Waccatee Zoo is just15 minutes by car from central Myrtle Beach. While it doesn’t have the fancyfeatures of some of the country’s bigger zoos, the trade off is admissionprices are minimal. Only basic food is available at a snack bar, so bring apacked lunch if you like. Much of the zoo is outdoors, making it a perfectfamily outing for sunny weather.

Thezoo is open seven days a week, and there is free parking.

## Plan a trip to see Waccatee Zoo

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CA $558

per person

Mar 11 - Mar 15

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Detroit (DTW) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)

Clean room and convince to store and restaurants.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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CA $974

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Apr 16 - Apr 19

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

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9/10 Wonderful! (935 reviews)

Room was very clean and all around a nice place to stay.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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Mar 17 - Mar 22

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Detroit (DTW) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

Quiet time during a holiday weekend. Kiddo enjoyed the indoor pool; just wish the resort will upgrade the indoor pool area with a changing room that would really be appreciated, especially during the winter months. You have to walk in the cold, wet back to the towers because there is no changing/locker room located in the indoor pool area. Our 2-bedroom unit was very clean and spacious, overlooking the outdoor pool and ocean. Housekeeping would come everyday to empty our trash only. Noticed the tissue holder in each bathroom was unusually lower, practically near the floor. If the resort chooses to remodel the units, definitely raise the tissue holder. My 6yr old even complained that it was too low. Other than that our time here was well spent. Love the 11am checkout time as all the other resorts checkout time along the strip is 10am. Will definitely return.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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