The South Carolina Aquarium will host its first-ever Good Catch Oyster Fest, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Beginning at 6 p.m., the evening highlights fresh hand-selected oysters, locally brewed beer, live music, and delicious food by local restaurants. All at the best event venue in Charleston with an all-inclusive ticket special... read more →
Jan
09
Dec
18
What better way to spread the magic of the holiday sea-son than by sharing our love of animals with the community? This month, with the help of some of our reptile residents and Pippen the barn owl, Aquarium team members brought the fun to our friends at the MUSC Children’s... read more →
Dec
08
Last Monday, veterans and their families from One80 Place took an adventure down to the harbor for some Aquarium fun and learning. Adult education is just one of the many supportive services that One80 Place provides to homeless veterans and individuals to help them turn their lives around. Every night,... read more →
Sep
27
We are incredibly excited to be part of the Animal Planet network TV Show “Tanked.” Our curator, David Wilkins, collected freshwater fish for an Aquarium at the Horry County Museum for the episode which airs tonight (Sept. 26, 2014) at 10 p.m. on Animal Planet. All of this was documented... read more →
Sep
26
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Sept. 26, 2014 — Marine animals come to life through recycled metal, tools and old engine parts in the South Carolina Aquarium's newest art installation, Salvage for our Seas. The exhibition, on display through January 15, 2015, features sculptures by Charleston artist Daniel Miner representing the Lowcountry's... read more →
Jul
07
Each year, we receive incredible support from members of communities near and far. Turtle Team volunteers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, local school students, and remarkable individuals and local businesses have helped the South Carolina Aquarium raise nearly $20,000 already this year to support our mission and... read more →
Apr
16
When Roxann and Stephen considered venues for their wedding, the South Carolina Aquarium was a natural choice. Roxann had just received her Ph.D. in veterinary sciences, and wedding at the Aquarium effortlessly reflected her passion for animals and the environment. Beyond that, Roxann’s guests loved the opportunity to walk around... read more →
Mar
13
CHARLESTON, S.C. — March 12, 2014 — The Google Data Center Fund of Tides Foundation recently gave a grant totaling $30,000 to the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston. The grant is part of the Foundation's commitment to play a positive role in each of the communities in which they operate... read more →
Dec
19
Sea Life by Starlight is the Aquarium’s annual fundraising auction hosted by the South Carolina Aquarium Alliance. The live- and silent-auction was a resounding success, spurred on by winter-themed cocktails created by Ben Arnold Beverage Company and served by ICEBOX Bar Services, specialty dishes from several of the Aquarium’s Sustainable... read more →
Nov
22
The South Carolina Aquarium is thrilled to accept the Wedding Wire Rated Award. Thanks to your reviews, this award is a reflection of our tireless efforts to improve the quality of our services and the customer service our clients receive. The Aquarium has been hosting special events since opening in... read more →
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