South Carolina Aquarium
About South Carolina Aquarium
It's all about the underwater adventure at South Carolina Aquarium!
Discover the wonder of water, wildlife and wild places at the South Carolina Aquarium.
Overlooking the Charleston Harbor, the Aquarium connects you with more than 5,000 amazing animals and learn how you can protect them. Come face-to-face with sick and injured sea turtles in rehabilitation in our Sea Turtle Care Center ™ and follow their journeys from rescue to rehab to release. Visit our two touch tanks for a hands-on experience with stingrays, sharks, horseshoe crabs, sea stars and urchins. Learn fascinating details about the natural world at daily dive shows and animal encounters.
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Suggest editAdults 34.95 (Ages 13+)
Children $27.95 (Ages 3-12)
Free Under 2 years
Last Update 2023
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South Carolina Aquarium FAQ’s
Doing our bit
They are strongly involved in ocean conservation, and strongly working towards reducing the negative impact of plastics in the environment. They also help rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles. We love that!
Do they have baby facilities?
A quiet, private nursing room is located on the first floor across from the gift shop.
Changing tables are located in the restrooms on the first floor, across from the Aquarium Gift Shop.
Strollers are welcome inside the Aquarium and are also available to rent for $1 (free for Members) at the Welcome Desk located in the Great Hall.
Any top tips when visiting?
You’ll find smaller crowds on weekdays before 11 a.m. or after 2 p.m.
Does South Carolina Aquarium have a gift shop?
Bring that pocket money because they have a gift shop where you can pick up a host of ocean related items, including toys and educational!
Teachers corner
They offer great opportunities for homeschooling families, and love having school groups visit the aquarium! If you have 15 or more in your group, get in contact!
With focused attention on state and regional curriculum standards in STEM areas, the Aquarium offers wonderful benefits to school groups.
Do they have baby facilities?
A quiet, private nursing room is located on the first floor across from the gift shop.
Changing tables are located in the restrooms on the first floor, across from the Aquarium Gift Shop.
Strollers are welcome inside the Aquarium and are also available to rent for $1 (free for Members) at the Welcome Desk located in the Great Hall.
Is South Carolina Aquarium fully accessible?
Just speak to staff if you have any questions about accessibility of the exhibits!
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