South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston
100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 720-1990

Hours
March-August
Open Daily 9 AM-5PM (building closes at 6 PM)
September-February
Open Daily 9 AM-4 PM (building closes at 5 PM)
Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 25 and half day Dec. 24)

Directions
Conveniently located in downtown Charleston at Aquarium Wharf.
Tickets
Adults (12-61):$19.95
Seniors (62+):$18.95
Child (2-11):$12.95
Toddler (0-1): FREE

Admission specials

$1 off coupon for up to five adults
Click here for a coupon for $1 off regular price Adult and Senior General Admission to the South Carolina Aquarium for up to 5 people.

Free membership for S.C. teachers
New in 2012, all certified South Carolina K-12 teachers can receive a FREE Individual Membership! Or if preferred, use the Individual membership value (valued at $55) as a credit to upgrade to any level of membership!

Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day & for dads on Father’s Day

Daily Shows & Programs

Breakfast with the Otters: A Mountain Forest Otter Program
Location – Mountain Forest Gallery
Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 10:20 am
Join the fun as the Aquarium’s river otters arrive for breakfast. Watch how the Aquarium staff feeds these energetic creatures and learn more about their habitat, thick fur and playful nature! (Note: a regular animal program occurs during this time on Sundays.)

Animal Encounters: A Great Hall Live Animal Program
Location – Great Hall
Sunday only, 10:00 am – 10:20 am
You never know what you might see during this morning live animal program. Aquarium staff will help you learn about a new critter friend.

JumpBunch at the Aquarium
Location – Toddler Cove
First Wednesday of Every Month, 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join JumpBunch each week for a variety of exciting sports and fitness activities set to music, while providing encouragement to build self-esteem! Space is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation call (843) 577-FISH (3474).

JumpBunch at the Aquarium
Location – Toddler Cove
Third Wednesday of Every Month, 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join JumpBunch each week for a variety of exciting sports and fitness activities set to music, while providing encouragement to build self-esteem! Space is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation call (843) 577-FISH (3474).

Dive into the Great Ocean!: An Interactive Dive Show
Location – Lower Ocean Gallery
Daily, 11:00 am – 11:20 am
Come to the Lower Ocean Gallery and join our staff as we explore the habitats and the lives of the animals in the South Carolina Aquarium’s largest exhibit.

Touch Tank Feeding: An Up-Close Feeding Experience
Location – Touch Tank
Daily, 12:00 pm – 12:20 pm
Help our staff and volunteers feed the horseshoe crabs, sea urchins and other animals that live in the Touch Tank.

Animal Encounters: A Great Hall Live Animal Program
Location – Great Hall
Daily, 1:00 pm – 1:20 pm
You never know what you might see during this live animal program. Aquarium staff will help you learn about the featured creature of the day.

All about Alligators: A Blackwater Swamp Program
Location – Blackwater Swamp Exhibit
Daily, 2:00 pm – 2:20 pm
Join educators and staff near the Blackwater Swamp to learn all about alligators! Learn what makes Alabaster translucent and about the American alligator species!

The Aquarium Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Location – South Carolina Aquarium
Daily, 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Take a look behind the exhibits, and discover how we fill a 385,000-gallon tank, feed over 5,000 animals daily, and what all goes into running an Aquarium! Adult: $10, Child: $5 after General Admission or Membership.

Dive into the Great Ocean!: An Interactive Dive Show
Location – Lower Ocean Gallery
Daily, 3:00 pm – 3:20 pm
Come to the Lower Ocean Gallery and join our staff as we explore the habitats and the lives of the animals in the South Carolina Aquarium’s largest exhibit.

Animal Encounters: A Great Hall Live Animal Program
Location – Great Hall
Daily, 4:00 pm – 4:20 pm
You never know what you might see during this live animal program. Aquarium staff will help you learn about the featured creature of the day.