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May 13

World Turtle Day 2016

The South Carolina Aquarium is celebrating World Turtle Day® on Saturday, May 21 from 10-2 pm! The annual observance was established by the American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all tortoise and turtle species. World Turtle Day® aims to celebrate and protect…

Apr 22

LEGO® Brick Drive

Recycle your toys while helping us build our next exhibit. Now through June 30, donate your gently used LEGO® bricks and plates at the Ticket Window or the Trading Post for use in BricksALIVE! What we are looking for: · LEGO® Bricks and plates · DUPLO® Bricks for the Interactive…

Mar 25

Aquarium Members and the Island Turtle Team partner for Loggerhead Lessons!

Following on the flippers of one of the most sensational six days in the Sea Turtle Hospital and the South Carolina Aquarium’s history with the rescue, rehabilitation and release of our first leatherback sea turtle, a group of 30 Island Turtle Team volunteers partnered with the Aquarium’s Membership team to…

Feb 24

Members Get an Up-Close Animal Encounter at the Reptile Discovery Program

On a scale from 1-10, the Aquarium’s Reptile Discovery program was definitely a 10! Last Saturday, February 21, members of all ages met Aquarium herpetologist Josh Zalabak, who taught an exclusive hands-on program about the Aquarium’s reptile collection. Hearts raced as Josh presented one of the Aquarium’s copperhead snakes –…

Jun 03

June is Member Month at the South Carolina Aquarium!

CHARLESTON, S.C. — June 1, 2014 — With Shark Week just around the corner, it's never been a better time to become a member of the South Carolina Aquarium. June is Member Month, and every Saturday, member children visiting the Aquarium receive a special prize (while supplies last), and every…