At the Aquarium

Feb 10

The Aquarium STEM College & Career Conference

On Monday, the South Carolina Aquarium hosted 150 high school juniors from Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties for the STEM College and Career Conference. This event provided an opportunity for students to learn more about career opportunities and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) industries in our region, and beyond. Students…
Jan 26

Sea Turtle Snack Bar Coming Soon

We’re taking fish food to new heights. This winter, we’re renovating our Sea Turtle Café to bring our guests an upgraded dining option in the Aquarium. Utilizing a grab-and-go concept, the new Sea Turtle Snack Bar will reduce the time our guests spend waiting in line and enable us to…
Jan 26

Tell Your Valentine “I Turtle-y Love You!” with an Animal Adoption

This Valentine’s Day, adopt an animal from the South Carolina Aquarium and say “I Turtle-y Love You” to that special someone in your life. Adopt a loggerhead at the $100 level, reduced to $50 through February 14, and we’ll send your loved one a personalized adoption certificate, a fun fact…
Nov 03

Which Animal Will Win Mayor of the Aquarium?

In the spirit of Election Day, our animals are running – and swimming, slithering, hopping and flying – for Aquarium Mayor! Each of the below candidates is putting their best fin forward to win your vote. Read about their aquatic aspirations and cast your vote for Aquarium Mayor! Liberty the…
Sep 18

Meet our Newest Residents, Red Ruffed Lemurs!

The South Carolina Aquarium has welcomed two red ruffed lemurs to their new home in Madagascar Journey! Josephine and Avior are getting acclimated to their new home, and we are excited for their debut this Friday, September 18. These furry friends’ journey from the Duke Lemur Center to Charleston went…
Sep 16

Meet the Aquarium’s Director of Conservation, Albert George

“Conservation used to be about protecting the animals’ habitat. Now … it’s about protecting our habitat.” - Albert George Every day when he comes to work, Albert takes on challenges that, to some, may seem insurmountable. But for this charismatic individual, the conservation issues facing South Carolina’s future aren’t daunting.…
Sep 05

Picasso, Rembrandt, Monet and Lemurs?

What do these famous artists have in common with the furry and cute primate from Madagascar? Well it turns out that they are all pretty talented painters. As part of the South Carolina Aquarium’s animal enrichment program, the lemurs were treated to a special activity and got to play around…
Aug 13

Happy Birthday, Caretta!

Now through August 14, we are celebrating the birthday of Charleston’s favorite loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta! The sassy and spunky star of the Great Ocean Tank is turning 28 and she will be treated to a special fishy birthday cake. Share in the celebration by signing her birthday card! Caretta…
Jul 17

Make your Aquarium Event Zero Waste

We are constantly striving to find new ways to protect the environment with improved Green efforts. From the energy efficiency of our building to the sustainable seafood choices we make, caring for the planet is at the heart of everything we do at the Aquarium. Whether you're planning a swanky…
Jul 10

Lady

Weight: 43.3 kg (~95 pounds) Case History This severely emaciated sub-adult loggerhead was found floating in the water near Lady’s Island, SC. Boaters observed that this turtle was covered in barnacles and was not behaving normally; as such, they made the right decision to report this sick loggerhead to the…
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