South Carolina Aquarium

100 Aquarium Wharf ST

Charleston, SC 29401


Phone: (843) 577-3474

City: Charleston

Region: Coastal & Islands

Visit Site

South Carolina Aquarium

Featuring 60 unique habitats and over 5,000 animals, the South Carolina Aquarium is Charleston’s #1 family attraction! Explore Shark Shallows - an impressive 20,000-gallon touch tank for sharks and rays where you can experience animals at your fingertips. Feed the stingrays, see a rare albino American alligator, visit the Touch Tank for a hands-on encounter, and connect with Aquarium staff during daily interactive dive shows from the tallest tank in North America. Complete your visit with a tour of South Carolina’s only Sea Turtle Hospital. For more information, visit scaquarium.org or call (843) 577-FISH (3474).

Info & Amenities

Location

From I-26 exit Meeting St. and follow signs to Charleston Visitor Center. Pass the Visitor Center and go left onto Calhoun. The parking garage is on the left between Washington and Concord Streets. From Hwy. 17 take Meeting St. exit.


Admission

Adults (13+) $29.95; Children (3-12) $22.95; Toddlers (0-2) free


Must See

Yes


Days and Hours of Operation

March - Aug daily 9am-5pm; Sept. - Feb. daily 9am-4pm


Days and Holidays Closed

Thanksgiving, half day Christmas eve, Christmas Day


Visa/Master Card

Yes


American Express Card

Yes


Motorcoach Parking

Yes


Discover Card

Yes


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