Charleston's C Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium    

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Discover the wonder of water, wildlife and wild places at the South Carolina Aquarium. Overlooking the Charleston Harbor, the Aquarium connects …

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Dec 7, 2024
This is an OK aquarium, but there were fewer exhibits than I had expected given the size of the building (and the cost of the admission). I did enjoy presentations by several docents, including the … Full review by Paul H
Nov 29, 2024
We went for the night time AcquaGlow Christmas experience and enjoyed it very much. It’s a smaller aquarium so I’m not sure it would impress as much if not for the extra holiday experience. One uniqu… Full review by Tiffany G
Nov 7, 2024
Fun activity for adults and kids. Escalator and elevator for mobility challenges. Plenty of benches and places to sit and rest if needed. Loved the harbor view quiet area. Full review by Donna W
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In May 2000, the South Carolina Aquarium opened its doors to the public, marking a significant moment in Charleston's tourism lan…
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This beautiful aquarium is dedicated to giving you a close up look at the native animals and plants of South Carolina. Check out the 385,0…
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The South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, South Carolina, opened on May 19, 2000, on the historic Charleston Harbor in th…
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The South Carolina Aquarium was opened 2000 on the historic Charleston Harbor. The aquarium is home to over 10,000 aquatic plants and ani…
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Opened:May 19, 2000
Located:Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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Can you bring outside food and beverage inside?
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yes all around and in side
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Are there any eating facilities at the Aquarium?
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Hi Ken you will love the aquarium but there are really just snack type foods available if you are a seafood lover you can drive a few miles and hit Ellis creek fish house or drive just a little …
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Hi Ken you will love the aquarium but there are really just snack type foods available if you are a seafood lover you can drive a few miles and hit Ellis creek fish house or drive just a little further and enjoy Rita’s on Folly Beach which is my personal favorite. Enjoy your trip sir.
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Parking at the aquarium ?
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Yes, parking is right there! Very well planned out. A stroller ride away!
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Is the aquarium indoors or outdoors? If it’s a split between the two, is it more indoor or outdoor?
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It's more indoor, but there were two exhibits that were outdoors. The stingray exhibit was covered so it was nice and cool, but I don't remember if the bird exhibit was covered or not.
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Is the aquarium indoors or outdoors? If it’s a split between the two, is it more indoor or outdoor?
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Mostly all in doors a few pet stations out doors.
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How many people must be on my field trip to qualify for group tickets?
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Field trips must have 10 paid guests to qualify for group tickets.
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Photography is not allowed inside the aquarium
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$17 (3-12 years
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Free (toddlers and members
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Extra $5 for the 15 minute 4-D Animal Show
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Visit the great ocean tank, which spreads more than two stories of the aquarium and houses exactly seven hundred ocean animals
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Strollers are welcome (and can be hired on site) and there are changing stations and feeding rooms for younger visitors
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Also, you'll get to view an amazing collection of reptiles, birds and other creatures
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Visit the coastal plain to see the amazing albino alligator
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You can buy $3 shrimp cups to feed the stingrays gliding around a 6,000-gallon tank
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The new Hurricane Simulator will provide the experience of being in a hurricane without ever leaving the aquarium
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Noteworthy residents include otters, rattlesnakes, sharks and an albino alligator
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The interactive touch tank and stingray tank invite children to hold horseshoe crabs and starfish
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Pick a few exhibits or animals that you won't want to miss
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Don't miss our interactive dive shows and animal programs offered daily!follow
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Make sure you visit the touch tank
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Visitors enjoy the touch tank, sharks, alligators and more
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Step into the mountain forest and find water splashing over a rocky gorge as river otters play
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Another very attractive thing here is the touch tank in which visitors can touch and feel the creepy crawlies an also the bigger animals
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