The South Carolina Aquarium inspires conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research, and by providing an exceptional visitor experience. We are a 501(c)-3 non-profit organization.
Information
- Location:
- Charleston, SC, 29401
- Phone:
- (843)720-1990
- Mon - Sun:
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Events
1 upcoming eventSee All
- Sea and Save this February
South Carolina Aquarium
Monday, February 1 at 9:00am
Photos
2 of 10 albumsSee All
Cold Stunned Turtles Arrive from MaineCreated about a week ago
Fish or Treat 2009Created about a week ago
4 of 35 fan photosSee All
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Causes
South Carolina Aquarium Great job Christina! You are today's winner! Moon jellies are plankton because their body is not strong enough to swim against currents. Complimentary t-shirt for you!
South Carolina Aquarium #FunFactFriday: Moon Jellies are actually considered plankton. Why? http://ow.ly/BY02
I posted about Pawley's death on the medical case log but did not post a new blog - I apologize for that. Many of you are still asking. Below are the words of our Veterinarian, Dr. Shane Boylan, when we lost Little Pawley...
South Carolina Aquarium 3 cold-stunned turtles arrived from Maine, 2 to head to Georgia, and 1 loggerhead to stay in the Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital for rehabilitation.
South Carolina Aquarium This year's Fish or Treat was a blast! Thanks all for coming, see you next year!
South Carolina Aquarium Nice job and congrats Gail! - See Diamondback Rattlesnakes in our Swamp Snakes exhibit this weekend while you enjoy Scary’um Aquarium!
South Carolina Aquarium Fun Fact Friday Q: The diamondback rattlesnake is commonly found in pinewood flats and brushy fields. You can find them hiding where?
South Carolina Aquarium
Fun Fact Friday coming up in 15minutes! Hint: it's about a sssssneeky critter with diamonds on his back...http://www.scaquarium.org/Exhibits/cp/cp
South Carolina Aquarium
October means Fish, Fun and
Frights at Scary’um Aquarium!
Bouys and ghouls of all ages can enjoy our family-friendly Halloween adventure with special educational exhibits focused on creatures of the night and deep ocean marine life seen through ‘Legends of South Carolina.’
South Carolina Aquarium
Getting excited for Halloween?! This is the last week of Scary'um Aquarium!! Don't forget - kids in costume get $2 off and be sure to download the audio tour of the Legends of South Carolina to your mp3 player before your visit! http://www.scaquarium.org/scaryum/defaul
South Carolina Aquarium Nice job guys! And congrats to Mary for winning! Yes, a large, healthy oyster can filter 4 gallons/hr! This makes them very important little critters for their marsh ecosystems.
South Carolina Aquarium Ok, Heeeeeere it is: Oysters feed by filtering food particles in the water: A large, healthy oyster can filter how many Gallons per hr?
South Carolina Aquarium Don't Forget!!: Today's fun fact friday question is coming up at 4pm! Here's a hint about the topic - They're delicious with butter, salt, Tabasco or vinegar! http://ow.ly/w9Mo
South Carolina Aquarium Congrats to you all - good job! Scott Johnson, you were the quickest to it, so you are our Fun Fact Friday winner!
