South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

The South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, South Carolina, opened on May 19, 2000, on the historic Charleston Harbor. It is home to more than ten thousand plants and animals.

The largest exhibit in the Aquarium is the Great Ocean Tank, which extends from the first to the third floor of the Aquarium; it holds more than 385,000 US gallons (1,460,000 l) of water and contains more than seven hundred animals.

The Aquarium also features a Touch Tank, where patrons may touch horseshoe crabs, Atlantic stingrays, and other marine animals.

Location

100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, Charleston County
South Carolina
USA

Getting There

The South Carolina Aquarium can be accessed by public transportation using the CARTA bus system. The following routes stop near the aquarium:

Route 211: Aquarium/Hospital
Route 213: Meeting/Aquarium

Both routes operate daily and have multiple stops within walking distance of the aquarium. For more information on schedules and fares, you can visit the CARTA website or use their transit app.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in South Carolina that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.