Lots of people are curious about alligators. While they do not roam around everywhere along the Gulf Coast, this is an ideal habitat for Alligators and there are lots of them in various places. You can see lots of them if you go to the Gulf Coast Gator Ranch.
You can see alligators in their natural habitat and take a tour as well. Use this link to the Gator Ranch. The Ranch is located on U.S. 90 in Moss Point so not too far from where you are staying. You can also catch alligators at the National Seashore on occasion but if you want to see many of them try the Ranch.
There are several restaurants that sell alligator meat cooked various ways. The best way is fried. Some love alligator sausage.