Experts' Choice Award South Carolina Aquarium
What the experts agree on
Charleston's waterfront aquarium showcases over 10,000 creatures including sharks, sea turtles, river otters, and alligators across conservation-focused displays, with a standout two-story Great Ocean Tank and dedicated Sea Turtle Care Center.
“Sharks, sea turtles, wading birds, otters, and seahorses are some of the stars of the conservation-focused displays.”
– Travel + Leisure
Concierge "More than 10,000 types of low-country critters, including loggerhead turtles the size of a car, pythons, alligators, and sharks, call this huge aquarium home."
Frommer's "Jutting into the Charleston Harbor for 2,000 feet, the focal point is the two-story Great Ocean Tank." Full review
Fodor's "Step into the Mountain Forest and find water splashing over a rocky gorge as river otters play." Full review
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Kids love the Touch Tank and the 4-D Theater
Lonely Planet "The massive, excellent aquarium showcases the state's diverse aquatic life." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Overlooking the Cooper River and Charleston Harbor, the aquarium houses 10,000 creatures representing some 500 species." Full review
Where "Get up close to an albino alligator, several shark species, sea turtles and river otters at Charleston’s best family attraction." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This waterfront aquarium is home to more than 5,000 animals and the Sea Turtle Care Center, which aids sick or injured turtles"
National Geographic
