South Carolina Aquarium Review

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South Carolina Aquarium

  • Address: 100 Aquarium Wharf, Upper King, Charleston, SC, 29401 | Map It
  • Phone: 843/720-1990; 800/722-6455
  • www.scaquarium.org
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.6/5

Fodor's Review:

The 380,000-gallon Great Ocean Tank has the tallest aquarium window in North America. Exhibits display more than 10,000 creatures, representing more than 500 species. You travel through the five major regions of the Southeast Appalachian Watershed: the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Piedmont, the coastal plain, the coast, and the ocean. Little ones can pet stingrays at one touch tank and horseshoe crabs and conchs at another.

  • Cost: $16
  • Open: Mid-Apr.-mid-Aug., Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. noon-5; mid-Aug.-mid-Apr., Mon.-Sat. 9-4, Sun. noon-4
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Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 3/31/09
Not the equal to the aquarium in Atlanta, but good nonetheless. Friendly, helpful staff, pleasant displays with otters, penguins, other birds, and a wide variety of fish -- emphasis here is on local critters. A bit on the expensive side, but a pleasing diversion, especially for kids.

Member Rating: 3.6
Ratings details: Experience: 4.0 Ease: 4.0 Value: 3.0 Don't Miss: 3.0
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