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South Carolina Aquarium

100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Description: Charleston’s South Carolina Aquarium is home to a vast collection of more than 10,000 plants and animals. Jutting out 200 feet into the Charleston Harbor, the aquarium reaches over 93,000 square feet, divided among 9 gal...Read More
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South Carolina Aquarium Reviews

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South Carolina Aquarium

  • 5 out of 5 stars by watsonmonkeysmom from Springfield, Georgia
  • September 27, 2006
Quote: When you walk in, there are a ton of little exhibits, and the smaller fish. When you go upstairs you see a forest setting, the aviary, touch tank and HUGE aquariums. The touch tank is set up so that kids can touch some of the friendlier ocean... Read the full South Carolina Aquarium review

From journal Weekend in Charleston

South Carolina Aquarium

  • 5 out of 5 stars by chadk78 from Blacksburg, South Carolina
  • February 20, 2005
Quote: This aquarium is one of the newest attractions in Charleston. Located right on the harbor, it features several different areas which represent different regions of the state and the wildlife that lives in those regions. One thing I thought was... Read the full South Carolina Aquarium review

From journal The Old South is Alive and Well in Charleston

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South Carolina Aquarium: Part 2

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Taylor Shelby from Charleston, South Carolina
  • February 14, 2005
South Carolina Aquarium: Part 2
Quote: Welcome back to my discussion of the South Carolina Aquarium! I'll just jump right in... The coastal area was my favorite. Going out into what seems like a large cage perched overlooking the Cooper River, you are in another open-air exhibit; this... Read the full South Carolina Aquarium review

From journal Charleston's Big Sights

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South Carolina Aquarium: Part 1

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Taylor Shelby from Charleston, South Carolina
  • February 14, 2005
South Carolina Aquarium: Part 1
Quote: I had visited both the Chatanooga aquarium and New Orleans aquarium in the past and expected those to far outdo the one in Charleston. While it is not nearly as large as the Chatanooga one and does not have the amount of salt-water life that New... Read the full South Carolina Aquarium review

From journal Charleston's Big Sights

South Carolina Aquarium

  • 4 out of 5 stars by azsunluvr from Mesa, Arizona
  • January 2, 2004
South Carolina Aquarium
Quote: Our family loves aquariums. We have a 300-gallon saltwater tank in our living room, and every family vacation must include a visit to the local aquarium. The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston was quite impressive. The highlight for us was the... Read the full South Carolina Aquarium review

From journal Myrtle Beach--a family vacation

South Carolina Aquarium

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Paintballer from Rogers, Arkansas
  • July 7, 2003
Quote: This was a real interesting place. This was the ONLY time all week that I wish we had the kids with us. I am not big into the nature thing, but still it was neat.

From journal Loving the Lodge

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South Carolina Aquarium

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Nahali Croft from Evans, Georgia
  • May 28, 2002
Quote: The South Carolina Aquarium is a showcase for the animals, plants, and habitats of the Southeast Appalachian Watershed. The new Mountain Forest Gallery, a glass-enclosed aviary, contains free-flying bluebirds, cardinals, thrushes, and Eastern... Read the full South Carolina Aquarium review

From journal The Charms of Charleston

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The Charleston Aquarium

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Free Spirit from Hinesville, Georgia
  • May 19, 2001
The Charleston Aquarium
Quote: Having visited the Chattanooga Aquarium, we decided to compare. Chattanooga has the world's largest freshwater aquarium. Could Charleston surpass it? Yes. It gave me a wonderful understanding of the flora and fauna of S.C.'s five regions. I... Read the full South Carolina Aquarium review

From journal Activities on Charleston Harbor