Visitors and locals alike enjoy trips to the South Carolina Aquarium. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., a stop to this large underwater exhibit can be added to any schedule. Further, there are more than 10,000 animals housed throughout 12 unique exhibits and a few touch tanks. While most are water mammals, be on the lookout for feathered friends as well.
When to Visit
While the aquarium is only closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, certain times and days will provide a smoother, less-crowded visit. Summertime will always provide busier times as compared to the off-season in the south. If visiting during one of the summer months, arrive early to beat the crowds. Further, arriving closer to the entrance cut-off time of 3:30 will also help ensure fewer people.
For those spring-breakers, winter snowbirds, or fall travelers, plan on having a stroll throughout the aquarium, with smaller crowds. Children will be less likely to attend during these periods, especially during the week.