The South Carolina Aquarium, commonly referred to as the Charleston Aquarium because of its location, has the deepest aquarium in North America: the Great Ocean Tank. In this 385,000-gallon tank that is so tall it stretches from the first to the third floor, you’ll see sharks, a 220-pound loggerhead sea turtle, and many more fish, each more intriguing and beautiful than the next. But the aquarium is home to all sorts of animals beyond fish: a rehabilitated bald eagle named Liberty, a large pink spoonbill named Pearl, and adorable river otters. Need another reason for visiting? The aquarium hosts adult-only night visits where you can wonder the galleries with a canapé on one hand and glass of wine in the other.
The South Carolina Aquarium is located in the town of Charleston, South Carolina. More specifically, the aquarium is situated in downtown Charleston, in Liberty Square, a national park site on the shores of the Cooper River.
The aquarium is open every day, from 9 AM to 5 PM. On December 24, it is open from 9 AM to 1 PM. The aquarium is closed on Thanksgiving Day and on Christmas Day (December 25).
The aquarium also offers after-hours events for adults only.
There is a lot to see and experience at the aquarium, so budget at least 1.5 hours for your visit. That said, if you’re not rushed at all, considered spending half a day at the aquarium. There’s a café (The Sea Turtle café) open from 11 AM to 3 PM, or you can bring your own snacks and water, making it easy to spend uninterrupted quality time at the aquarium. Also, your ticket is valid for the entire day, so you can go in and out if you need a break.
Admission fees fluctuates according to demand/potential demand and starts at $28.95 for adults. The best way to get the cheapest price is to take a good look at the aquarium’s calendar well ahead of your visit and book your tickets for the price and time that suits you best.
Children between the ages of three and 12 pay less than adults (admission for them start at $23.15), and children under the age of three enter for free. There are no senior or military discounts offered at the aquarium.
You can park in the Aquarium Garage, the parking garage located on Calhoun Street (24 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401) just three minutes away on foot. The parking garage charges $1 every 30 minutes and a maximum of $18 per day. You can also opt to park along Washington Street and Concord Street, but you’ll need to make sure to put enough money in the meter for the length of your visit.
There are over 5,000 animals at the aquarium, including American alligators, a bald eagle named Liberty, a barn owl named Pippen, a skunk named Sassy, a variety of sea turtles and snakes, tree frogs, river otters, and more.
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