Geographic Regions

Discover the unique differences among South Carolina's three key geographic regions, where you'll always find Southern hospitality.

South Carolina Aquarium

100 Aquarium Wharf ST

Charleston, SC 29401

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Phone: (843) 577-3474

City: Charleston

Region: Coastal & Islands

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South Carolina Aquarium

At the South Carolina Aquarium overlooking the Charleston Harbor, connect 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 the 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. Discover the wonder of water, wildlife and wild places at the South Carolina Aquarium. 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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